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Tigers upend No. 14 Falcons, 4-1

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Post date June 28, 2019

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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

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 28, 2019

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

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 27, 2019

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

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 25, 2019

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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

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 25, 2019

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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?

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 24, 2019

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?

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 17, 2019

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?

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 17, 2019

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.