Category: Mediapolis

Falcons spoil Mepo Homecoming, 21-19

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Post date September 28, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayden Nanthan (26) straight arms Mediapolis’ Nathan Schmidgall (28) on a kick return Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame quarterback Landry Haberichter (3) straight arms Mediapolis’ Alton Wonderlich (32) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) reaches for the goal line pylon for a touchdown Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (6) celebrates after scoring touchdown against Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame cornerback Levi Fletcher-Bate (7) intercepts a pass intended for Mediapolis’ Braeden Oliver (16) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) advances the ball behind blocking by quarterback Reese Campbell (1) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddox Diewold (2) returns a kickoff at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (4) and Lagan Hamma (28) tackle Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) runs against Mediapolis Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.

WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Mepo’s Nathan Schmidgall (28)

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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 12, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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Bulldogs end Falcons’ Season, 8-0

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 8, 2024

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Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (12) tags out West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) trying to steal second during Iowa High School Class 2A Substate 5, District 10 quarterfinal game at Mediapolis, Iowa Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated West Burlington Falcons, 8-0.

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3A’s No. 14 Falcons blank Mepo, 12-0

Post author By Falcon
Post date June 9, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7) sends one to the plate against Mediapolis, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame first baseman, Chloee Anderson (24) looks over the infield after securing the out on first base, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame first baseman, Chloee Anderson (24) secures the out on first base, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.

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Solar panels becoming a ‘waste mountain’

Post author By Falcon
Post date April 7, 2024

Solar panel review. Marques Brownlee Isn’t Telling You the Truth About Solar Panels, So I Have To, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy solar panels for my house? Buying solar panels for my roof. The truth about solar panels and if they’re worth it. Solar panels explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.

BBC Report: Challenge to stop solar panels becoming a ‘waste mountain’

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental — of so-called green energy.