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Golden Hawks top Falcons, 28-18

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Post date August 29, 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Carsen Jones (24) watches a 2pt conversion slip from his grasp after Mid-Prairie’s Collin W Miller (10) tips it away Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Dylan Kipp (10) straight-arms Mid-Prairie’s Cain Brown (2) as he carry the ball inside the five-yard line to setup a Falcon touchdown.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Travain Donaldson (18) slips away from Mid-Prairie’s Dylan Henry (21) in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame QB Caden Schwenker (1) tosses ball to an official as teammate Jackson Riley (3) congratulates Schwenker on his touchdown Friday night against Mid-Prairie at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.

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No 4 (2A) Falcons SOAR over Grayhounds, 3-0

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Post date August 29, 2022

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West Burlington’s Isabelle Blaufuss (18), McKenna Marlow (10), Isabelle Ritter (21), and Abigail Bence (20) celebrate after defeating their friendly cross-town rivals, The Burlington Grayhounds, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. WB defeated BHS in 3-sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15.

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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) led the match with two-blocks and five-kills against Burlington, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. WB defeated BHS in 3-sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15.

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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) and Isabelle Ritter (21), leap to block a shot from Burlington’s Giovanna Orr, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. WB defeated BHS in 3-sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15.

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) hits the ball over the net against Burlington, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. WB defeated BHS in 3-sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15.

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West Burlington Libero Lauren Summers (33) keeps the ball in play against Burlington, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in West Burlington, Iowa. WB defeated BHS in 3-sets, 25-15, 25-17, and 25-15.

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Falcons – Grayhounds scrimmage at Turf

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Post date August 24, 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Caden Schwenker (1) carries the ball during a cross-town scrimmage with Burlington Friday night at the Turf.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jack Riley (3) takes a break during a cross-town scrimmage with Burlington Friday night at the Turf.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons scrimmage Burlington Grayhounds, Friday August 19, 2022 at the RecPlex Turf.

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Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) warns of dangers in Home DNA tests

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 2, 2022

Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) & Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) warn Home DNA data could be used to create targeted biological weapons!!

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Lauren Summers sets perfect-game record

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 12, 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lauren Summers (6) sets new career perfect-game record for the Falcon softball program after recording her third-perfect-game at Danville against the Bears Monday, June 6th, 2022. (File Photo of Lauren Summers, Tuesday June 7, 2022, during a home game against Holy Trinity Catholic at Barb Carter Field, in West Burlington, Iowa).

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No. 4 Falcons top Mepo, 6-1 at Fun City Turf

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Post date June 12, 2022

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17) ignores a high pitch against Mediapolis Friday night, June 10, 2022 at Fun City Turf in Burlington. No. 4 Class 3A West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 6-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17) looks for a pitch against Mediapolis Friday night, June 10, 2022 at Fun City Turf in Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame (No.4 Class3A) defeated Mediapolis, 6-1.

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2022 WBND Falcon Softball Teams

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Post date May 28, 2022

2022 WBND Falcon Varsity Softball Team

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Front (l-r): Riley Richards, Reagan Engberg, Kylee Logan. Second: Bella Blaufuss, Anna Engberg, Zoey Davis, Rowan Willeford, Madie Thomas, Lolo Krieger. Third: Coach Lexy Davis, Aubrey Hesler, Shyann Hocking, Lauren Summers, Myah Zurita, Maddy Knapp, Coach David Oleson. Back: Shona Andersen, Elise Oleson, Brynn Logan, Bailey Hayes. Not Pictured: Lyndsey Kelley.

2022 WBND Falcon 8^th Grade Softball Team

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Front (l-r): Addison Dravis, Logan Skerik, Gwen White. Second: Aijah Twillie, Hannah Schuldt, Mary Joyce, Lilly Blindt. Third: Kyleigh Applegate, Emma Harris, Lacie Felkins, Alexis Brookhiser, Addi Brockway. Fourth: Asst. Coach Kara Krieger, Gabby Gerstel, Chloee Anderson, Head Coach Danielle Williams. Back: Tannisyn Christopherson.

2022 WBND Falcon 7^th Grade Softball Team

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Front (l-r): Paige Kramer, Brylei Wiseman. Second: Faith Gibbs, Kyleigh Kniffen, Sophia Blindt. Third: Asst. Coach Kara Krieger, Makayla Dueringer, Emersyn Hopkins, Head Coach Danielle Williams. Back: Biaca Thomson. Not Pictured: Whitney Snowden, Natalia Payne.

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WB’s Davis signs with Iowa Wesleyan Tigers

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Post date May 11, 2022

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West Burlington’s Parker Davis signs his letter of intent to play soccer with the Iowa Wesleyan University Tigers next year, while surrounded by family, friends and coaches, Tuesday afternoon at West Burlington High School.

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West Burlington’s Parker Davis signs his letter of intent to play soccer with the Iowa Wesleyan University Tigers next year, while surrounded by family, friends and coaches, Tuesday afternoon at West Burlington High School.

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Applied for Student Aid Online? Facebook Saw You

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 7, 2022

“For millions of prospective college students, applying online for federal financial aid has also meant sharing personal data (e.g., names, email addresses, and zip codes) with Facebook, unbeknownst to them or their parents.” Surya Mattu and Colin Lecher report

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Facebook Doesn’t Know What It Does With Your Data, Or Where It Goes: Leaked Document

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Post date May 7, 2022

According to a leaked memo, “Facebook has no idea where all of its user data goes, or what it’s doing with it” reports Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai.