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Ft. Madison downs WBND, 26-14

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Falcons stand for National Anthem before their game with Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington.
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Falcons charge through banner to open their first home game of the season against Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) celebrates with Center Drew Chiprez (56) after scoring against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Jonah Fritz (27) leaps for a 2-point conversion against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hunter Reich (5) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Fans cheer for the Falcons Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (12) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Caden Murphy (12) is tackled by Ft. Madison’s Calem Maclearn (24) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Matt Johnson (42) catches a pass for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.
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Moody’s downgrades Ford to ‘junk’ status

Click here: Moody’s downgrades Ford’s credit rating to ‘junk’ status on weak outlook.

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West Burlington Homecoming Royalty 2019

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Front (l-r): Addyson Kellen (parents Brian & Norma Kellen), Samantha Dzawo (parents Gerald & Nyarai Dzawo), Tessa Snodgrass (parents Bruce & Jodi Snodgrass), Olivia Baker (parents Brent & Tamara Baker). Back: Zack Krantz (parents Art Krantz & Tammy Hoffman), Tyrek Johnson (parents Jennifer Johnson & Quanan Gates), Dylan McElderry (parents Chris & Stephanie McElderry), Jonah Fritz (parent Eric Fritz).
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Scientists Unveil Breathalyzer for Marijuana

Click here: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh announced the latest tool to detect THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana — in breath and can actually detect a driver’s impairment.

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Democrats at Climate Forum: Ban Everything!

Click here: Democrats appearing at CNN’s marathon 7-hour global warming forum have a plan to solve a changing climate: Ban everything! Among them: Bans on plastic straws, red meat, incandescent light-bulbs, gas-powered cars, nuclear energy, off-shore drilling, fracking, natural gas exports, coal plants, and even “carbon” itself.

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Why is Africa Poor? The Answers will Surprise You. (Our local governments could learn from Africa’s experience)

More than half of the world’s poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa. Why is that region so poor? There are lots of theories. Some blame a colonial history. Others blame the weather, or discrimination. Magatte Wade, an African entrepreneur, tells John Stossel in this short video that she knows the biggest reason from her own first-hand experience: It’s crushing government regulation.

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Mepo Overpowers Falcons, 46-7

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Mediapolis Wide Receiver Owen Timmerman (5) catches a pass in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Mediapolis Quarterback Briar Johnson (12) scores on keeper while in the grasp of WBND Nose Tackle Tyler Burch (73) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Falcon Cornerback Dreyton LaVeine (28) is tackled by Mepo’s Daryun Kreft (36) after intercepting a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Hunter Reich (5) almost intercepts a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dawson Gach (14) is hit by Mediapolis’ Drew Zurmuehlen (18) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) scores on a 6-yard run against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.
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Falcons top Grayhounds, 3-2

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West Burlington teammates celebrate after defeating Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson (2) keeps the ball in play against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) fires the ball over the net against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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Burlington’s Angel Baylark (3) sends the ball over the net against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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West Burlington’s Raven Messamaker (33) sends the ball over the net against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) hits the ball past Burlington’s Angel Baylark (3) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Football 2019

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Front (l-r): Caleb Johnson, Jonah Fritz, Travis Wills, Dreyton LaVeine, Kyle Wisbey, Drew Chiprez, Isaiah Richardson, Hunter Reich. Row 2: Ethan Eilers, Kendell Baker, Christian Orth, Dalton Whetstone, Dawson Gach, Matt Johnson, Caden Murphy, Brady Oleson, Anthony Hoffman. Row 3: Aidan Krell, Jack Spencer, Jackson Hamelton, Caleb Wilkerson, Kenyon Baker, Alexander Etchison, Aiden Kniffen, Kenyon Boyd. Row 4: Mgr. Kallee Orth, Xavier Jinkens, Jayden Kirby, Pierce Westerbeck, Brady Diewold, Andrew Krantz, Kaysean Rice, Hayden Vandenberg, Videographer Eli Collier. Row 5: Jackson Riley, Charles Mutchler, Travain Donaldson, Lachlan Kirk, Zachary Webb, Brady Heuvelmann, Ryne Rogers, Mgr. Caitlyn Conlee. Row 6: Tyler Burch, Carson Chiprez, Merek Murphy, Damion Snyder, Trevor Howell, Lyblie Christofferson, Daniel Christensen, Brian Newberry. Row 7: Asst. Coaches; Chris Chiprez, Chris Conlee, John Vandenberg, Head Coach Jay Eilers, Asst. Coaches; Micah Oleson, Mike Gurius, Daren Orth.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington Cross Country 2019

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Front (l-r): Kyle Etka, Kaleb Allen. Middle: Eli Jordan, Elijah Vance, Jace Figuereo, Austin Applegate, Davis Ricketts. Back: Landry Begner, Blake Westfall, Donte Duff, Asst Coach Ben Merrick, Head Coach Mike Moffitt.