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Nikes Overpower Falcons, 57-22

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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (22) shoots over Notre Dame’s Anna Tillo (10) and Emma Lynch (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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West Burlington’s Amber Desjardins (42) looks for basket against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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West Burlington’s Illyah Moore looks to shoot around Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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West Burlington’s Amber Desjardins (42) shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (12) is fouled by West Burlington’s Jerri Price (22) while hauling in a rebound Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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Notre Dame’s Maddy Stutsman (42) shoots over West Burlington’s Jerri Price (22) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 57-22.
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Obituaries this week

Vincent Leroy Roberts “CC” or “Vince”, 62, West Burlington, died Monday, January 16, 2017

Gayla Lee Howard, 48, Burlington, died Monday, January 23, 2017

Jesse Larry Schupback, 68, Burlington died Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Darlene Anna Broeker, 87, West Burlington, died Monday, January 23, 2017

Michael  Eugene Newlan, 59, Keokuk, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Norma Jean Reynolds, 92, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Lawrence Clifton “Skipper” Mills, 68, West Burlington, died Thursday, January 26, 2017

Lyubov Sheremet, 87, Burlington, died Saturday, January 28, 2017

Irene Ann Sheridan, 87, Burlington, died Sunday, January 29, 2017

Jayveon Rashod Jones, seven weeks, West Burlington, died Friday, January 27, 2017

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Falcons Storm Warriors, 72-35

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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby shoots against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig sends the ball to the basket against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Taylor Martin (1) drives past Van Buren’s Jonah Heckenberg (33) Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (with ball) protects a loose ball against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer breaks for the basket against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) is fouled by Van Buren’s Mason McDonough Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Shavontae Nelson (55) shoots against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) takes it to the basket against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 72-35.
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Van Buren Tops W.B., 54-24

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks to the basket on a fast break against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 54-24.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price shoots against Van Buren Saturday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 54-24.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price (10) drives by Van Buren’s Grace Davidson Saturday night in West Burlington. Van Buren defeated West Burlington, 54-24.
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Gallup: Obama Had Lower Average Approval Rating Than Nixon or Bush

Click here: President Obama had an average approval rating of 47.9-percent during his 8-years in office, according to Gallup. That puts Obama behind Richard Nixon and George W. Bush. It puts Barrack Obama ahead of only Gerald Ford (47.2 percent), Jimmy Carter (45.5 percent) and Harry Truman (45.4 percent).

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VIDEO: Kellyanne Conway on Women’s March

‘ I Frankly Didn’t See the Point ’

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Obama Adds $9.3-trillion to debt

Click here: Obama Leaves U.S.A $9,335,000,000,000 Deeper in Debt

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Forever stamps will cost more starting Sunday

Click here: Forever stamps will cost more starting Sunday. Going up from 47-cents to 49-cents. 
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Study: Foul-mouthed people are also the most honest

Click here: Foul-mouthed people are also the most honest, study finds
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Crusaders clip Falcons, 46-45

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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) fights for ball control with Holy Trinity’s Collin Thorton (right) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) shoots over Holy Trinity’s Bailey Merschman (25) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) looks to the basket against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) shoots a three against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Landen Greer (42) looks to the basket against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer takes it to the basket against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) shoots a three against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass goes to the basket against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots over a Holy Trinity defender against Holy Trinity Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) is fouled by Holy Trinity’s Nick Pothitakis (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Holy Trinity defeated WB, 46-45.