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NDWB Girls’ Tennis State Bound

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 23, 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame – West Burlington Girls’ Tennis Team qualifies for State Tournament. Lower left clockwise: Carly Hoyer, Courtney Cooper, Madison Fry, Jenna Stewart, Cheyenne Bolding, Stephanie Wills. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame – West Burlington Girls’ Tennis Team qualifies for State Tournament. Lower left clockwise: Carly Hoyer, Courtney Cooper, Madison Fry, Jenna Stewart, Cheyenne Bolding, Stephanie Wills.

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WBND JV Softball 2015

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 23, 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Katie Conner, Haley Rogers, Courtney Pealer, Haley Engler, Caitlyn Pope, Madison Hatfield, Lydia Vance. Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Brandall Diaz, Makaela Kreiss, Chloe Baker, Ariella Zang, Makenzie Nicholson, Gracie Lange, Asst. Coach Shannon Dameron, Head Coach David Oleson. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Front (l-r): Katie Conner, Haley Rogers, Courtney Pealer, Haley Engler, Caitlyn Pope, Madison Hatfield, Lydia Vance.
Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Brandall Diaz, Makaela Kreiss, Chloe Baker, Ariella Zang, Makenzie Nicholson, Gracie Lange, Asst. Coach Shannon Dameron, Head Coach David Oleson.

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Walmart Training Video Talks to New Employees About Unions

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Post date May 23, 2015

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WBND Varsity Softball 2015

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 21, 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Lexy Davis, Jashira Baylark, Riley Hale, Kelci Hill, Machaela Diaz, Courtney Coffin, Kiera Brown, Sydney Huddleston. Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Brandall Diaz, Adriana Moad, Jayla Kreiss, Kori Mesecher, Reagan Rogerson, Addison Hohenthaner, Asst. Coach Shannon Dameron, Head Coach David Oleson. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Front (l-r): Lexy Davis, Jashira Baylark, Riley Hale, Kelci Hill, Machaela Diaz, Courtney Coffin, Kiera Brown, Sydney Huddleston.
Back (l-r): Asst. Coach Brandall Diaz, Adriana Moad, Jayla Kreiss, Kori Mesecher, Reagan Rogerson, Addison Hohenthaner, Asst. Coach Shannon Dameron, Head Coach David Oleson.

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Teamster Leaders spend big on politics while preparing to cut pensions

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 21, 2015

Click here: Union Leaders toss cash at lobbying despite retirement shortfalls

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Number of Homeschooled Children Soars in America

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 19, 2015

Click here: Number of Homeschooled Children Soars in America: Up 61.8% Over 10 Years

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Obituaries this week

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 19, 2015

Eva Adina Knopp, 98, Burlington died Sunday, May 17, 2015

Robert Lee “Bobby” Logan, 71, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Boyd E. Boyles, 85, West Burlington, died Thursday, May 21, 2015

Marquita Marcia Palar, 78, Burlington, died Friday, May 22, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Sharkey, 91, Burlington, died Saturday, May 23, 2015

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Hillary Races Across Iowa at 95 mph!

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 19, 2015

Click here: Hillary hides from reporters with SECOND secret party of the day as she races across Iowa at 95 MPH to dodge pursuing journalists.

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WBHS Class of 2015

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 17, 2015

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Seniors pose for photo before graduation ceremonies begin Sunday afternoon in West Burlington. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington High School Seniors pose for photo before graduation ceremonies begin Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Stephanie Wills (right) receives Valedictorian award from High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon in West Burlington. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Stephanie Wills (right) receives Valedictorian award from High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Senior Machaela Diaz (right) receives her diploma from School Board President Michelle Randall (left) during graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon in West Burlington. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington Senior Machaela Diaz (right) receives her diploma from School Board President Michelle Randall (left) during graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.

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The Death of the Green Energy Movement

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 16, 2015

Click here: The green energy movement in America is dead. May it rest in peace. No, a majority of American energy over the next 20 years is not going to come from windmills and solar panels. One important lesson to be learned from the green energy fad’s rapid and expensive demise is that central planning doesn’t work.

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