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The Amazing History of Christmas

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

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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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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

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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

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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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Falcons flyby Nikes, 69-33

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Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) bats the ball away from West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 14th ranked (1A) Notre Dame, 69-33.
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West Burlington’s Abby Bence (20) shoots over Notre Dame’s Lauren Krieger (15) and Katy Stephens (20) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 14th ranked (1A) Notre Dame, 69-33.

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Falcons make History with 1st Postseason Win

Down by 3TDs Falcons comeback to top Davis County, 30-24

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Caden Murphy (10) leaps to intercept a pass intended for Davis County’s Easton White (8) Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s David Gerstel (44) celebrates after recovering an onside kick off with Dawson Gach (14) Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Kendell Baker (35) celebrates with Kenny Boyd (56) after scoring the winning touchdown against Davis County Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.
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Nikes top Falcons, 3-2

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past Notre Dame’s Abby Korschgen (31) Tuesday night (October 13, 2020) in Burlington. Notre Dame topped West Burlington, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10.
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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (21) puts the ball back over the net against Notre Dame Tuesday (October 13, 2020) night in Burlington. Notre Dame topped West Burlington, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10.

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Falcons soar over Central Lee, 42-14

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Travian Donaldson (18) celebrates a touchdown against Central Lee with teammates Xavier Jinkens (15), Matt Johnson (3), and Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. Donaldson surpassed 1,000-yards in just 6-games so far this season. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (24) intercepts Central Lee pass and runs for a touchdown Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Receiver Brock Whitmore (29) catches a pass deep in Central Lee territory Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Xavier Jinkens (15) threads the Central Lee defense Friday night (October 2, 2020) in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 42-14.
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Nikes’ Augustine takes 1st place at Tony Proctor Invitational Cross Country Meet

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Note Dame – West Burlington runners take off at the start of the Tony Proctor Cross Country meet at the Burlington RecPlex Thursday afternoon. Hadley Augustine (1061) took first place honors, Kennedy Ritter (1062) placed fifth, and Landry Begner placed tenth.