More and more, it seems people find it difficult to defend capitalism—even those who benefit from it most. But former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley takes a refreshingly different view: she thinks we should double down on it. Here’s why.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Shelby Ryan (right) receives the Girl Scouts Gold Award during a surprise ceremony in the WBHS auditorium Wednesday afternoon from Diane Nelson (left), CEO of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois Girl Scouts. The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Leah Collier (center) signs letter of intent to play basketball with Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Leah are parents Char Collier (left) and Scott Collier (right). Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington High School Senior Leah Collier signs letter of intent to play basketball with Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, Wednesday February 10, 2021. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett Sydney Marlow and Kendell Baker are crowned West Burlington Homecoming Queen and King for 2021 during halftime of Tuesday night’s basketball game between Keokuk and West Burlington. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington High School Crowns 2021 Homecoming King and Queen Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Blaise Porter (21) takes it to the hoop against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) shoots over New London’s Blaise Porter (21) and Kade Benjamin (35) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) delivers the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Caydin Wahls (11) looks to pass around Notre Dame’s Mathew Johnson (3) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettNew London Tigers vs. Notre Dame Nikes at Father Minette Gymnasium in Burlington, Iowa, Friday, February 5, 2021. New London won 72-63. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettMediapolis Bullettes vs. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame Nikes during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday, February 5, 2021 in Burlington, Iowa. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame won, 64-40. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett 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).Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington’s Marvion Jackson and Kenyon Boyd College Football signing, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at West Burlington. Photos by Dan Hockett
The cost of producing electricity has dropped significantly in the last decade. So why haven’t we seen those price drops reflected in our electricity bills? Charles McConnell, former Assistant Secretary of Energy in the Obama Administration, answers this riddle.
Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Annaka Harris, Leah Collier, Raven Messamaker, Sydney Marlow. Back (l-r): Ethan Eilers, Marvion Jackson, Darian Johnson, Kendell Baker.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) drives around WACO’s Tyler Sutton (42) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over WACO defenders Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kaysean Rice (23) takes the ball to the basket against WACO Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWACO Warriors v West Burlington Falcons, Friday January 29, 2021 at West Burlington. West Burlington won 58-43. Photos by Dan Hockett
