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Fort Madison Dogs Falcons, 52-23

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt takes the ball to the basket against Fort Madison Monday night in West Burlington. Fort Madison defeated West Burlington, 52-23.
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West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt takes the ball to the basket against Fort Madison Monday night in West Burlington. Fort Madison defeated West Burlington, 52-23.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins puts up a three against Fort Madison Monday night in West Burlington. Fort Madison defeated West Burlington, 52-23.
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West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins puts up a three against Fort Madison Monday night in West Burlington. Fort Madison defeated West Burlington, 52-23.
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Falcons down Hawks, 3-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kennady Atwater hits the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
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West Burlington’s Kennady Atwater hits the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Haley Snyder keeps a Central Lee serve in play Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
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West Burlington’s Haley Snyder keeps a Central Lee serve in play Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott spikes the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
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West Burlington’s Shayleigh Abbott spikes the ball over the net against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Central Lee in 3 straight games.
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Obituaries this week

Gerald “Jerry” A. Hales, 88, Burlington, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Joseph Ora Becker, 71, Burlington, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015

John Paul “Smitty” Smith, 80, Burlington, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Dale R. Hockett, 85, Burlington, died Friday, July 24, 2015

Edith Elizabeth Hinson, 85, West Burlington, died Sunday, July 26, 2015

Diana L. Stoneking, 57, Keokuk, died Saturday, July 25, 2015

Mildred “Micky” Jean Murphy, 90, Burlington, died Friday, July 24, 2015

Wilma Dot Hazell, 97, Burlington, died Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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Falcons Head to District Final!

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tries to make the play against Central Lee base runner Garrett Holtkamp in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tries to make the play against Central Lee base runner Garrett Holtkamp in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Left Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett Central Lee’s Garret Weirather (22) steals second as West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks (12) leaps to stop a high throw in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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Central Lee’s Garret Weirather (22) steals second as West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks (12) leaps to stop a high throw in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw makes the play on a Central Lee popup in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw makes the play on a Central Lee popup in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott sends the ball to plate against Central Lee in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott sends the ball to plate against Central Lee in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Left Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Right Fielder Daniel Crooks catches a Central Lee fly ball for the out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tags Central Lee base runner Ben Rooney out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shulaw tags Central Lee base runner Ben Rooney out in the Class 2A District-10 Semifinal Tuesday night in Wellman. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 8-6.
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Falcons sweep Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11,1

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Nathan Crooks sends the ball to the plate in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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West Burlington Pitcher Nathan Crooks sends the ball to the plate in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (9) beats the tag by Holy Trinity Third Baseman Eion Powers (12) in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (9) beats the tag by Holy Trinity Third Baseman Eion Powers (12) in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita catches a Holy Trinity popup in the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita catches a Holy Trinity popup in the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Cameron Guihan rounds the bases after hitting one of his two homeruns in the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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West Burlington’s Cameron Guihan rounds the bases after hitting one of his two homeruns in the second game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Leftfielder Clay Siefken catches a Holy Trinity popup in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Clay Siefken catches a Holy Trinity popup in the first game of a doubleheader against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Holy Trinity, 14-4, 11-1.
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Obituaries this week

Margaret Elaine Hansen, 73, Burlington, died Sunday, April 26, 2015

Ruby Brown, 69, Burlington, died Wednesday, april 29, 2015

Mervin R. Klees, 86, Burlington, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Terri Jo Neally (Zimmerman), 56, Fort Madison, died Thursday, April 30, 2015

Marcella “Sally” M. Duffield, 91, West Burlington died Thursday, April 30, 2015

Pamela Jo Pealer, 51, formerly Burlington, died Friday, May 1, 2015

Avis Snyder, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, May 2, 2015

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Nikes down Ft. Madison, 10-2

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Alex Ackerman scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Alex Ackerman scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Kate Luers scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Kate Luers scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Anna Tillo scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
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Notre Dame – West Burlington – Danville’s Anna Tillo scores a goal against Fort Madison Thursday night in Burlington. NDWBD defeated Ft. Madison, 10-2.
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Obituaries this week

Allen D. “Sam” Samberg, 87, Burlington, died Saturday, April 4, 2015

Brittany Leann Russell, 18, Fort Madison, died April 5, 2015

Richard Philip Zotz, 67, West Burlington, died Saturday, April 4, 2015

Harrison M. Lindblad, 84, Grafton, North Dakota died Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Kari M. Gall, 49, Burlington, died Monday, April 6, 2015

Barbara Anita Bliesener, 90, Burlington died Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Christopher Gregory Orton, 39, Burlington died Thursday, April 9, 2015

Eileen D. DeHague, 91, Burlington, died Saturday, April 11, 2015

Alice I. Bragg, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, April 11, 2015

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Obituaries this week

GayLea Rutter, 80, Fort Madison, died Sunday, March 22, 2015

Joseph Patrick Fleming, 71, Burlington, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Glen LeRoy Gieselman, 86, Burlington, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Shirley A. Link, Oquawka, IL, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Eleanor Hardey, 84, Burlington, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Walter G. Funck, 94, Burlington died Wednesday, March 25, 2015

William D. “Bill” Hookom, 86, Burlington, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Robert A. Kemp Sr., 85, rural Burlington died Thursday, March 26, 2015

Samuel “Tony” Brown, 23, Burlington, died Thursday, March 26, 2015

Marjorie G. Manley Breuer, 85, Burlington died Thursday, March 26, 2015

Robert Anthony “Bob” Arbige, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, March 28, 2015

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Nikes Advance to Regional Final

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.