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Goodbye, Columbus Day

Even though it remains a national holiday, many cities no longer celebrate Columbus Day. They celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead. What’s behind the switch? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not about paying homage to America’s original inhabitants. Steven Crowder, host of Louder with Crowder, explains.

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Tipton holds off Falcons, 37-24

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West Burlington / Notre Dame Football Team charges on the field to face off against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Tipton Wide Receiver Frank Bierman (11) catches a pass against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffam (18) is stopped by Tipton’s Dylan Mente (51) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington’s Little Falcon Cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of Friday night’s game in West Burlington.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Brady Oleson (24) carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Jeron Conner (4) catches a pass and is tackled by Tipton’s Austin Lenz (20) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Linebacker Drew Chiprez (56) tackles Tipton Running Back Connor Hermiston (30) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Tipton Running Back Logan Stolte (2) flies over West Burlington / Notre Dame Linebacker Drew Chiprez (56) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) looks downfield to teammate Jeron Conner for what will be a 31-yard touchdown pass against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Jeron Connor (4) catches Snodgrass’ pass over Tipton Safety Austin Lenz before turning up field for a 31-yard touchdown Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (18) carries ball 28-yards around end against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman(18) is ready to take the hike from Center Drew Chiprez (56) deep in Tipton territory Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Line square off against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snograss (26) fields a Tipton kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (18) carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Wide Receiver Rylie Koenig (81) catches a 20-yard touchdown pass over Tipton’s Payten Elijah (3) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Wide Receiver Rylie Koenig (81) celebrates after a touchdown against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Falcons top No.10 New London, 3-2

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West Burlington volleyball team celebrates after winning their match over 10th ranked New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) dives to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past New London’s Peyton Jackson (16) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) bumps the ball in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8) races to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) sends the ball back to New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1) keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) bumps the ball back in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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BONUS Falcon photos v. New London

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)

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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1)

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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8)

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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24)

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New London falls to WB, 3-2

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New London’s Kristen Rohdy (22) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Addie Pry (8) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Alexa Wenger (12) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London Libero Chloe Coleman (31) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Kyra Linkin (6) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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Here are the US metro areas with the best and worst job markets – and the Midwest is doing better than you think

Click here: Five Iowa cities make Top 20 best job markets in America.

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Trump economy continues growth. Unemployment claims lowest since 1969

Click here: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week.

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Rasmussen: 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance

Click here: Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance.

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President Donald Trump speaks to a packed U.S. Cellular Center crowd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa June, 21, 2017

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Only 1-in-3 Americans can pass ‘US Citizenship test,’ just 19% for Americans 45 and younger

Click here: Just a third of Americans can pass a multiple choice “U.S. Citizenship Test, and of Americans 45 and younger, the passing rate is a tiny 19 percent.

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Miss Iowa & Miss Iowa Teen USA pageants offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local women

Olivia Godar of West Burlington, Iowa

One of the year’s most anticipated events, the MISS IOWA USA® and MISS IOWA TEEN USA® competitions slated for October 6th – 7th, in Newton, were announced today by executive state co-director Denise Wallace of Future Productions, state pageant producers for The Miss Universe Organization.

This year’s state titleholders will each receive thousands of dollars in prizes and awards. Most importantly, the new Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA will have the opportunity to compete for the national titles of MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA®. The new Miss Iowa USA will compete with 50 other state titleholders for the coveted title of MISS USA, live on national television next spring

“We are overwhelmed by the response and caliber of all the participants from Iowa,” Wallace said. “There is no better opportunity for ambitious young women out there today. The Miss Iowa USA and Miss Iowa Teen USA competitions offer area women a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance their personal and professional goals.”

The competition, which will be held at the Newton High School Auditorium at four o’clock in the afternoon, consists of three proportional segments: evening gown, fitness/swimwear and personality interview. Eligible young women must be between the ages of 14 and 27 and be unmarried residents of Iowa.

One of the contestant’s in this year’s competition is Olivia Godar of West Burlington, Iowa. Olivia is the daughter of Leah Godar and the late Edward Godar. She is also the granddaughter of Ron and Linda Parsons.  She is sponsored in this event by: Lunning Chapel Inc. in Burlington Iowa.