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Falcons extinguish Comets, 67-22

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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots around Cardinal’s Shaelynn Rupe (42) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) looks to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Libby Logan (5) looks for a path around Cardinal’s Lizzey Lett (20) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots a basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers (13) shoots over Cardinal’s Maddie McClure (1) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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West Burlington’s Kelyin Chng (3) drives around Cardinal’s Rachel Lewman (5) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 67-22.
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Mt. Pleasant downs WB, 51-39

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) struggles to score between Mt. Pleasant’s Rhett Zeglen (23) and Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots around Mt. Pleasant’s Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Sam Beatty (21) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) looks to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 51-39.

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Falcons top Panthers, 53-38

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) takes it to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) hauls in a rebound over Mt. Pleasant defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) sends the ball to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Mt. Pleasant, 53-38.

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WB Corners Academy receives Donation

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West Burlington High School’s ‘Corners Academy at SCC’ receives an $800 donation for the program Wednesday from the Community Foundation of Des Moines County. Front row (l-r): Teresa Garcia, Matt Rinker, WBAHS Principal Bruce Snodgrass, WB English Instructor Vern Reed, Jerry Jochims. Back row (l-r): Mike Shinn, Jerry Parks, Amy O’Brien, and Dennis Wilson.

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WB Schools ‘Corners Academy’ recognized in Ames Tribune newspaper

Click here: “The key is understanding that we all need somebody who won’t give up on us,” Vern Reed said. “They need unconditional love and support. Unconditional love is not in itself enough to change their future, but that opens the door.”
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Census confirms 63% of ‘non-citizens’ on welfare

Click here: A Census Bureau finding shows 63% of non-citizens are using a welfare program, and it grows to 70% for those here 10 years or more, confirming another concern that once immigrants tap into welfare, they don’t get off it.

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GM should repay U.S. taxpayers for bailout

Click here: $11.2 billion in taxpayer money lost saving the company

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WB’s Morgan Flowers signs to play softball with SCC

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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers signs to play softball Thursday with Southeastern Community College in West Burlington. From left: Luan Flowers (mother), WB Head Coach David Oleson, Morgan Flowers, SCC Head Coach Melissa Flores, Dennis Flowers (father).

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WB’s Makenna Davis signs to play softball with Graceland University

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West Burlington’s Makenna Davis signs to play softball Wednesday with Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. From left: WB Head Coach David Oleson, Makenna Davis, Graceland Head Coach Todd Verwers.

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Falcons top Van Buren, 77-47

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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) is fouled by Van Buren’s Brycen Starnes (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Cole Williams shoots against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots a three over Van Buren’s Clay Neeley (10) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) takes it to the basket around Van Buren’s Caleb Johnson (24) and Brycen Starnes (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots over Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) drives around Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Van Buren’s Mason McDonough (44) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.

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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker (11) shoots a three against Van Buren Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren 77-47.