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WB’s Swanson signs with Clarke University

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West Burlington Senior Savannah Swanson (center) signs a letter of intent Friday to play basketball with Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. Joining Swanson at signing (from left) Mother Sherry Swanson, Clarke University Head Coach Courtney Boyd, Clarke University Asst. Coach Adam Hocking, and WB Girls’ Basketball Head Coach John Vandenberg.
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Reporter rushes to Kentucky school shooting – and learns the alleged gunman is her son

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Must see Video: Fix Yourself

Want to make the world a better place? Start by bettering yourself. Best-selling author and clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson explains how incremental daily changes can lead to a better life and ultimately a more harmonious world.

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2018 WB Boys’ 8th Grade Basketball

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Front (l-r): Mgr. Damion Snyder, Deven Myers, Mgr. Nicholas Snyder
Middle: Gabriel Zurita, Parker Davis, Kaysean Rice, Caleb Wilkerson, Austin Applegate, Dalton Hammond
Back: Kaleb Allen, Jay Felix, Kenyon Baker, Wayne Carruthers, Head Coach Jay Eilers.
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2018 WB Boys’ 7th Grade Basketball

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Front (l-r): Elijah Gonsalves, Cenio Felix, Brian Newberry, Brady Diewold, Hayden Vandenberg, Spence Krantz.
Middle: Jace Figuereo, Dawson Goetz, Brady Heuvelmann, Zachary Webb, DaBreo Duff, Jackson Riley.
Back: Kody Allen, Keegan Wilson, Parker Lau, Eli Jordan, Jayden Kirby, Head Coach Mike Moffitt.
Not pictured: Charles Mutchler
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2018 WB JH Basketball Cheerleaders

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Front kneeling: Zachary Hite
Back: Alyssa Riley, Carmen Gallegos, Emma Martin, Emylea Hocking, Kyla Lewis
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West Burlington School District Recognized for Supporting Struggling Students, Helping Them Overcome Odds

Click here: “We had this sense of urgency. We were learning about the realities of these kids’ situations. We thought—if we don’t do something, we’re going to lose a lot of kids and it’s not fair to them,” said Vern Reed, at-risk coordinator for the school district. The board approved funding to reimagine the existing at-risk program and remove the stigma that it was only for at-risk students. Renamed ‘The Corners Program’, the purpose was and is today to let all kids know they are welcome in the program and help each student achieve success, whether a student is a valedictorian, receiving special education services, living in poverty, or they simply want extra help with classes. The program offers services including online learning, study hall, scholarship help and assistance for seniors and at-risk youth. To date, the board has allocated approximately $25,000 toward the Corners Program and Bridges initiative. The results they are seeing far outweigh the cost. In 2017, four years after the Corners Program launched, West Burlington’s graduation rate is now at 98 percent, up from 88.3 percent in 2013. “We are here to graduate and educate kids, help them in their future. Not graduating is the worst-case scenario,” said Dave Schmitt, West Burlington superintendent.

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Falcons top Nikes, 63-50

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West Burlington’s Landon Greer (left) and Travon Ashby (right) celebrate after winning the game at Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow is fouled going to the basket by Notre Dame’s Nicholas Skerik (23) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) takes it to the basket against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Landon Greer shoots in front of Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (12) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame Cheerleaders perform for their fans Monday night in Burlington.
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Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) shoots around West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington Fans cheer their team on against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) shoots against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) takes it to the basket while Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (5) defends Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Landon Greer (55) drives past Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame’s Jaxon Osborn (12) shoots a three against West Burlington Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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Notre Dame’s Gavin Kies (3) shoots a three against West Burlington Monday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 63-50.
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WB downs Nikes, 44-25

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) and Jerri Price (11) celebrate after defeating Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) and Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) reach for a jump ball to start their game Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots a jumper around Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (24) shoots around Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots between Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) and Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots over Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots around Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots around Alyssa Trail (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (32) blocks West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) shoots around Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 44-25.
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I’m Gay… Conservative… So What?

Guy Benson is a Christian, a free market advocate and a small government conservative. Oh, and he’s gay. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Watch the video to see why.