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Dollar Climbs to Strongest Level Since 2003

Click here: Dollar Climbs to Strongest Since 2003 on Fed Path; Bonds Drop

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Nikes down Falcons, 59-29

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson tries to get to the basket around Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes it to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (1) has a shot blocked by Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch (44) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Serifa Donaldson shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis protects the ball against Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) and Hope Ward (left) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price (11) drives by Notre Dame’s Hope Ward Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Chloe Baker (33) shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Catherine Lillie looks to the basket Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch shoots against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price drives past Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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It wasn’t the Russians! DNC Operative gave emails to WikiLeaks

Click here: WikiLeaks operative says Russia did NOT provide Clinton emails – they were handed over to him at a D.C. park by an intermediary for ‘disgusted’ Democratic whistleblowers
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GE plans to sell WB Industrial Solutions Plant in 2017

Click here: GE Industrial Solutions, which focuses on protecting and maintaining electrical grids and has about $3 billion in annual revenue, is targeted to sell in late 2017.

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VIDEO: The Sexiest Man Alive

What makes a man sexy? What makes a man…a man? Is there something about being the “bad boy”? Or is it more about predictability and reliability? Jim Geraghty of National Review explains.

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Obituaries this week

James R. Baker, 93, Burlington, formerly Lomax, IL, died Friday, December 9, 2016

Julia Annette Rittler, 55, Burlington died Sunday, December 11, 2016

Stanley R. Black, 64, Burlington, died Sunday, December 11, 2016

Arlene Ray (Myers) Walker, 91, West Burlington, died Sunday, December 11, 2016

Greg Smutzer, 54, Burlington, died Monday, December 12, 2016

William Manfredi, 52, Burlington died Monday, December 12, 2016

Larry L. Carl, 74, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Erma Lee Curtis Devore, 82, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 13

Alfredo Garza Jr., 76, West Burlington, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Barbara Ann Hall, 71, Burlington, died Monday, December 12, 2016

John “Jack” Swisher, 81, Middletown, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016

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Why Coaches (and volunteers) Quit – In their own words

Click here: In their own words: High school coaches tell their horror stories
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New London downs W.B., 63-54

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New London players celebrate after defeating West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks for the basket around New London’s Ben Dentlinger (20) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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New London’s Mason Porter (21) drives the lane against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) shoots over New London’s Ben Dentlinger (20) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) shoots against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington Head Coach Ryan Shelman talks to his team during a time out Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots around New London defenders Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) looks to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer takes it to the hoop against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) shoots between New London’s Ben Dentlinger (20) and Mason Porter (21) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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New London’s Ethan Jullan (13) dribbles around West Burlington’s Rel Greer (3) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) looks to the basket against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer (3) drives to the lane against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over New London’s Blake Nehring (3) Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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New London’s Justin Henecke (24) shoots against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks to pass around New London’s Ben Dentlinger Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots against New London Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass shows frustration after being fouled by New London’s Justin Henecke Friday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 63-54.
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Study: Why Iowa Teachers are Switching Jobs

Click here: Study finds Iowa Educators are leaving under-performing schools at a higher rate.

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Castro’s Torture of American POWs in Vietnam

Click here: Castro’s Torture of American POWs in Vietnam. An untold story.
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