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No. 10 Notre Dame Tops Mediapolis, 64-40

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Post date February 7, 2021

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Notre Dame’s Megan Harrell (5) drives the lane against Mediapolis during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40.

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Mediapolis’ Payton Bush (1) shoots over Notre Dame’s Karli Artman (3) during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40.

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WB’s Jackson & Boyd sign to play Football

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 3, 2021

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West Burlington High School Seniors Marvion Jackson (left of center) and Kenyon Boyd (right of center) sign letters of Intent to play college football. Marvion Jackson (left) signs with Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri and Kenyon Boyd (right) signs with Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Pictured from left, Tanekee Jackson (mother), Marvion Jackson, Kenyon Boyd, Tracy Linden (mother) and Emma Burtlow (niece).

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Falcons Clip Nikes, 64-63

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Post date January 24, 2021

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) celebrates with teammates after defeating Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington clipped Notre Dame, 64-63.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) passes over Notre Dame’s Anthony Hoffman (11) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington clipped Notre Dame, 64-63.

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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (3) takes it to the basket in front of Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (2) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington clipped Notre Dame, 64-63.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington clipped Notre Dame, 64-63.

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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (11) shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington clipped Notre Dame, 64-63.

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Photo by Dan Hockett

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No. 11 Nikes top No. 7 Falcons, 75-53

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Post date January 24, 2021

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) sends the ball to the basket between Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) and Megan Harrell (5) Tuesday night in Burlington. #11-Class 1A Notre Dame defeated #7-Class 3A West Burlington 75-53.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. #11-Class 1A Notre Dame defeated #7-Class 3A West Burlington 75-53.

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Notre Dame’s Megan Harrell (5) takes the ball to the basket around West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Tuesday night in Burlington. #11-Class 1A Notre Dame defeated #7-Class 3A West Burlington 75-53.

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Notre Dame’s Gabby Deery (12) looks to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. #11-Class 1A Notre Dame defeated #7-Class 3A West Burlington 75-53.

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Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) hits a lay-up against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. #11-Class 1A Notre Dame defeated #7-Class 3A West Burlington 75-53.

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WB’s Messamaker signs to play softball with Iowa Wesleyan University

Post author By Falcon
Post date January 14, 2021

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West Burlington High School Senior, Raven Messamaker, signs to play softball at Iowa Wesleyan University Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. From left: WBND Head Softball Coach David Oleson, Heather Oleson (mother), Raven Messamaker, and Eric Messamaker (father).

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West Burlington High School Senior, Raven Messamaker (center) with teammates after signing to play softball at Iowa Wesleyan University.

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The Amazing History of Christmas

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 22, 2020

How much do you know about Christmas – about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history.

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WB’s Ethan Eilers signs with South Dakota State

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 20, 2020

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Senior, Ethan Eilers, signs to play Division-1 football with South Dakota State University Wednesday afternoon at West Burlington. Joining Ethan from left: Evan Eilers – brother, Rebekah Eilers – mother, Ethan Eilers, and Jay Eilers – father & WBND head football coach.

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Tigers Top Falcons, 77-62

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Post date December 20, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) takes the ball to the net against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 77-62.

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New London’s Blaise Porter (21) hits a layup against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 77-62.

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New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) bats the ball away from West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 77-62.

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2020 West Burlington – Notre Dame Varsity Bowling

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 19, 2020

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Front (l-r): Jack Spencer, Lucas Lieb, Sariah Garrison, Aurora Jones, Kody Allen, Ryne Rogers. Back: Spencer Krantz, Zachary Hite, Nicholas Snyder, Micah Mixer, Miya Barngrover, Coach Lauri Allen. Not pictured: Miranda Rutter, Kaleb Allen, Dalton Hammond, Owen Steinhoff, Hayden Vandenberg.

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Falcons down Nikes, 71-56

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 14, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) takes the ball to the basket between two Notre Dame defenders, Josh Smith (20) and Matt Johnson (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three-pointer against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) hits a lay-up against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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