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Record 156,795,000 Americans Employed, 13th Record-Breaker Under Trump

Click here: The number of employed Americans once again reached an all-time high of 156,795,000, the 13th record since Donald Trump became president.

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Falcons tame 12th ranked Bullettes, 57-47

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks to the rim against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives around Mediapolis’ Mackenzie Williamson-Springsteen (4) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) looks to the basket in front of Mediapolis’ Mikenna Crews (12) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots in front of Mediapolis’ Helaina Hillyard (32) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 12th ranked Class 2A Mediapolis, 57-47.
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Bulldogs top Falcons, 73-57

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Mediapolis’ Owen Timmerman (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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West Burlington’s Colton Shewood (1) sends the ball to the basket against Mediapolis Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Mediapolis’ Owen Timmerman (5) Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 73-57.
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Who Are the Most Powerful People in America?

The genius of America is that it was set up as a representative government, but increasingly, Americans are ruled over by leaders who are unelected, and very powerful. Columbia Law Professor Philip Hamburger unmasks the people who are really ruling our lives in this short 5-minute video.

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Falcons topple Comets, 69-25

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) attempts to thread his way through Cardinal’s Jarrett Greiner (32) and Griffin Greiner (23) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) takes the ball to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) delivers the ball to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-25.
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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.”