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No. 14 Falcons split with No. 12 Panthers

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after hitting a 3-run homer against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Mckenna Davis (80) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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Mt. Pleasant’s Trinity Krabill (4) beats the tag at home from WBND Catcher Lexy Davis Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Morgan Flowers (37) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) shows her frustration after striking out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Alycia Jackson (25) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) sees a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a popup against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) see a pitch she likes against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) stops an infield line drive against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) looks to first for the out against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) fields a hopper against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Stutsman (19) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) swings against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) looks for the next pitch against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) didn’t like the pitch from Mt. Pleasant Tuesday afternoon in Mt. Pleasant. 14th ranked 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame split with 12th ranked 4A Mt. Pleasant, 4-8, 6-3.
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A Fine Time to Become an American

Renowned Oxford-trained historian Niall Ferguson recounts his recent experience of becoming an American citizen. His unique impressions are both moving and surprising — even to him.

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Tigers upend No. 14 Falcons, 4-1

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New London’s Coach and Teammates celebrate after upsetting 14th ranked Class 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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New London’s Marah Hartrick (4) looks for an opportunity from third in the first inning against WBND Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen smiles after faking a run to second base against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis (8) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenna Davis (80) makes contact against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers looks for the next pitch Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson surveys the field Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis (8) bunts the ball against New London Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    New London Leftfielder Marah Hartrick (4) catches a WBND fly ball Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) winds up in her battle with New London batters Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) is congratulated after striking out a New London batter Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) smiles during a break in the action Thursday night in New London. New London defeated 14th ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame, 4-1.
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Iowa Schools Breaking Point: Bad Student Behavior Guaranteed

Click here: Photos keep pouring into Des Moines, Iowa TV station WHO from local teachers showing classrooms destroyed, and fresh bruises and scars on the educators’ arms and legs. District leaders said the reason is bad and violent student behavior.

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Pentagon has laser that identifies people by their heartbeat

Click here: The laser technology, known as Jetson, uses laser vibrometry to identify surface movement on the skin caused by a heartbeat, and it works from 200 meters away.

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Falcons down Bears, 4-0

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Falcon Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) and Rightfielder Raven Messamaker (5) bump before taking position against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) gets the out against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches an infield fly against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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Danville Pitcher Haiden Molter (19) throws against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Danville First Baseman Morgan Waste (20) gets the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Danville Centerfielder Ashley Pfadenhauer (00) fields a fly ball against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Falcon Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) throws the ball in after fielding against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Danville First Baseman Morgan Waste (20) reaches for the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Danville Centerfielder Ashley Pfadenhauer (00) fields a fly ball against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    Danville Second Baseman Makenzie Morris (9) catches an infield fly against WBND Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the strike zone against Danville Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a Danville fly as Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) backs her up Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) secures the out against Danville’s Haiden Molter (19) Monday night in Danville. WBND defeated Danville, 4-0.
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WB’s Jennings gets full-ride with DMACC

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West Burlington High School Senior, Bailey Jennings, signs to play volleyball with a full-ride scholarship at Des Moines Area Community College Monday morning in West Burlington. DMACC Volleyball Coach Patty Harrison (left) joins Jennings (center) and her mother, Jennifer Arbogast (right) at the signing.
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Why Is Illinois Hemorrhaging Residents?

Click here: People are leaving Illinois in droves. Republicans blame the state’s high taxes and its unfunded pension liability, which tops $130 billion. Democrats believe it’s the state’s lack of investment in education and infrastructure.

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National Debt: Who Cares?

The U.S. national debt is massive – so massive that most Americans cannot comprehend it, much less solve it. But a crisis is looming, and a day of reckoning that will affect every American is coming. The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl explains how we got here and what you can do about it.

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Who Does the Media Most Want to Silence?

In the mainstream media, women on the left are almost always portrayed as paragons of compassion and virtue. But when it comes to conservative women, it’s a different story. Why is this? Heather Higgins, chairman of Independent Women’s Forum and CEO of Independent Women’s Voice, explains the reasons behind the double standard.