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2019 Ozone Hole is the Smallest on Record Since Its Discovery in 1982

Click here: Abnormal weather patterns in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica dramatically limited ozone depletion in September and October, resulting in the smallest ozone hole observed since 1982, NASA and NOAA scientists reported today.

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Nikes top Falcons, 3-0

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Notre Dame’s Kathryn Stephens (16) and Gabriella Deery (8) celebrate their win over West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past Notre Dame’s Gabriella Deery (8) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14.
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West Burlington’s Frankie Taylor (26) keeps the ball in play against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14.
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West Burlington’s Madeline Wolgemuth (4) keeps the ball in play against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 25-19, 25-22, 25-14.
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WBND Varsity Cheerleaders 2019

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Front (l-r): Haley Thomas, Shelby Ryan, Haley Avery, Sara Rouse, Haley Miller, Kaydence Jochims, Grace Kolhof. Back: Celeste Cobb, Paige Carson, Abigail Schonrock, Lili Zang, Annaka Harris, Leah Collier, Tru Hanson.
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WBND JV Cheerleaders 2019

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(l-r): Emma Martin, Madison Lyons, Natalie Rheinschmidt, Kyiah Thomann, Aurora Jones, Rylie Golladay.
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Used-Car Price Tumble Spells Trouble for the U.S. Auto Market

Click here: Falling used-car prices last month were a major contributor to subdued inflation for the U.S. economy.

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Falcons fall to West Liberty, 40-13

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Kaysean Rice (6) carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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West Liberty Running Back Will Esmoil (1) is brought down by a cast of Falcons including Dawson Gach (14), Hayden Vandenberg (55), Isaiah Richardson (80), and Carson Chiprez (8), Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dawson Gach (14) fields a West Liberty kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Carson Chiprez (8) tackles West Liberty’s Gavin Chown (18) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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WBND’s Ethan Eilers (75) leaps and nearly blocks a West Liberty field goal Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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WBND Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) carries the ball against West Liberty Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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WBND Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (55) throws to Wide Receiver Hunter Reich (5) for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Hunter Reich (5) catches a touchdown pass from Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg late in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to W. Liberty, 40-13.
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L&M tops WBND, 28-7

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West Burlington Senior Jonah Fritz (27) leads the Falcons on to the field before their game against Louisa – Muscatine Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Punter Caden Murphy (10) punts the ball back to L&M Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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WBND’s Travis Wills (59) recovers an L&M fumble Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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L&M’s Dallas Vasquez (21) reaches for a long pass against WBND Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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West Burlington Marching Band is ready to take the field at halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Anthony Hoffman (13) breaks up an L&M Hail Mary pass at the end of the half Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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WBND’s Kendell Baker (35) looks for a way around L&M’s Chase Kruse (11) Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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L&M’s Brock Jeambey (84) carries the ball against WBND Friday night in West Burlington. Louisa – Muscatine downed WBND, 28-7.
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How the Government Food Pyramid Made You Fat

Ever since the introduction of the Food Pyramid in the early ’90s, the average American has gotten fatter and sicker. Has this government-approved nutritional guideline — the basis of the modern “healthy diet” — led us astray? If so, how did this happen, and what can we learn from it? Cardiologist Dr. Bret Scher offers some food for thought on this very weighty issue in this short video.

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Falcons top Central Lee, 27-6

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates Dreyton LaVeine (28) and Travis Wills (59) celebrate their win over Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs the ball through the middle of Central Lee defense Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball for a touchdown against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kendell Baker (35) celebrates with Caden Murphy (10) after scoring a touchdown against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Travis Wills (59) tackles Central Lee’s Adam Boeck (12) Friday night in Donnellson. WBND defeated Central Lee, 27-6.
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WBND JH Football 2019

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Front (l-r): Reagen VanNiewaal, Aidaen Pepin Perkins, Conner Bush, Evan Eilers, Kynnick Christofferson, Jaxon Sadler. Second: Lance Steinhoff, Brock Thuleen, Trevon Gayles, Quincy Collins, Bo Begner, Keyrchyn Pernell, Malachi Allison, Christian Meyer, Sabastian Behne. Third: Caden Schwenker, Jaric Nupp, Caleb Krogmeier, Ella Spiker, Will Woodward, Brayden Roscum, Levi Fletcher-Bates, Jaevian Crow. Fourth: Brayden Martin, Youseef Rezekallah, Christian Najera, Emry Watson, Mason Watkins, Saquoreal Davis, Ashton Rawlings, Dylan Kipp. Not Pictured: Charles Dean. Back: Managers Stacey Dwazo & Kaylin Purnell, Head Coach Ephraim Twillie.