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No. 3 L&M tops WBND, 7-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addy Kellen (9) makes a diving catch against L&M Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) tags L&M’s Mallory Mashek (25) out at third Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addy Kellen (9) slides safe at second beating the tag from Louisa-Muscatine Shortstop Kylee Sanders (1) Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) swings at an L&M pitch Wednesday night in West Burlington. 3rd Ranked L&M defeated WBND, 7-0.
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Nikes top Falcons, 11-0

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Notre Dame’s Lucas Anderson (5) beats the throw to West Burlington Second Baseman Riley Ruther (28) Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill throws to First Baseman Cordell Scarborough trying to catch Notre Dame’s Lucas Anderson (5) off base Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Riley Ruther (28) tags Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (10) out in the first inning Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill throws to the plate against Notre Dame Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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Notre Dame Pitcher Mitchell Brent (7) winds up to sent one across the plate against West Burlington Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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West Burlington Shortstop Zack Krantz (5) catches an infield fly against Notre Dame Monday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 11-0.
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Nikes fall to ADM in 2A State Quarterfinal, 1-0

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Nikes’ Hope Ward (12) leaps for a shot on ADM’s goal between ADM’s Goalie Delaney Bertman (1) and Josi Lonneman (8) Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nikes’ Goalie Elani Mears (center), Hope Ward (12), and Kaitlyn LaLonde (5) fight to protect their goal against an ADM attack Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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ADM players (right) celebrate after scoring the lone goal of the game against the Nikes Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nike fans watch their team play against ADM in the State 2A Quarterfinal game Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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Nikes’ Goalie Elani Mears holds the Soccer State Quarter Finalist trophy after the game Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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    Nike Goalie Elani Mears blocks an ADM shot on goal in the State 2A Quarterfinal Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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    Nikes’ Izzy Hase (13) moves the ball against ADM Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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    ADM Goalie Delaney Bertman (1) blocks a Nike shot on goal Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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    Nikes’ Addison Parrott (2) keeps the ball away from ADM’s Josi Lonneman (8) Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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    Nikes’ Addison Parrott (2) keeps the ball away from ADM’s Josi Lonneman (8) Thursday afternoon in Des Moines. ADM defeated NDWBD, 1-0.
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WBND Softball Coach David Oleson chalks up 300th career win

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach David Oleson celebrates the 300th win of his coaching career with a victory over IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington.
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Falcons top IMS, 11-0, in 5 innings

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) slides safe to second beating the tag by IMS Shortstop Suzanna Yoder (10) Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Elise Oleson (13) secures the out against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) is all smiles after hitting a 2-run homer to end the game against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one to the plate against IMS Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. WBND defeated IMS, 11-0.
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Big Tech Is Big Brother

George Orwell’s fictionalized world where Big Brother reigns supreme is no longer a figment of the imagination, but a prophetic vision of present-day threats. Brent Bozell, founder of the Media Research Center, explains how and why Big Tech is making Orwell’s 1984 a 21st century reality in this short video.

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Falcons clip Hawks, 1-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Addyson Kellen (9) celebrate after Flowers hit a bases loaded single in the bottom of the seventh to give the Falcons a 1-0 win over Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Morgan Flowers (37) and Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) both look for the call at second base Friday night in West Burlington. The call was safe. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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An out called safe? West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) appears to have the out against Central Lee’s Meghan Hopp (19) but the call was safe Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Riley Richards (11) slides safe at second beating the throw to Central Lee Shortstop Makenna Hall (9) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the strike zone against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) catches an infield fly against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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    West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Addyson Kellen (9) is caught trying to get back to third by Central Lee Third Baseman Daly Brisby (16) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Central Lee, 1-0.
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Corse Elementary School Closure

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Corse Elementary School staff poses in front of the school’s bell Wednesday afternoon in Burlington. Corse Elementary will close after this year due to Burlington School District declining enrollment and budget cuts. Corse Elementary has been a fixture in the school district since 1913.
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2019 brings West Burlington Arnold High School’s 56th Commencement

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Commencement Processional Leader Tessa Snodgrass looks for the cue to lead the Class of 2019 Graduates in to the gym Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Senior Kinnady Atwater leads the Class of 2019 in the gym at the start of West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron, Alexis Davis, and Makenna Davis, are ready to graduate Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform before a packed house at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Anna Rheinschmidt (left) and Alexis Davis (right) deliver the senior address during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Senior Reese Richards (right) accepts Salutatorian award from Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Senior Alexis Davis (right) accepts the Valedictorian award from Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Senior Elizabeth Logan (right) is awarded the W.E. Arnold Scholarship by Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Tanner Snodgrass hugs his mother after giving her a flower during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington’s Class of 2019 faces the audience after graduating Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington High School Valedictorian Alexis Davis savors the moment after graduating Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Class of 2019 celebrates at the end of commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon.
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    Members of West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    West Burlington Interim Superintendant Dr. Ken Marang addresses the audience during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Kelyin Chng accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Malanea Cobb accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Tyler Dameron accepts his diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Makenna Davis accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Bailey Jennings accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Tanner Snodgrass accepts his diploma from his Father and High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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    Tanner Snodgrass hugs his Father and High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass after receiving his diploma during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France. Their goal: to liberate Western Europe from Nazi tyranny. From a distance, it might seem that victory was pre-ordained, but no one felt that way at the time. British military historian Peter Caddick-Adams tells the incredible story of what happened on that monumental day in this short 5-minute video.