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West Point Pillow Fight Turns Bloody

Click here: Broken bones, dislocated shoulders and cadets taken away in an ambulance: 30 West Point students injured as annual PILLOW FIGHT turns nasty.

 

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Iowa Pheasant Survey Jumps 37 Percent, Highest Count Since 2007

Click here: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its August Roadside Survey for ring-necked pheasants and the results are encouraging – a 37 percent increase from last year, and a 260 percent increase overall since a modern low in 2013.
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Watch WB School Board Debate

Click here to watch West Burlington School Board Debate
Please Vote Tuesday, September 8th, at Sts. Mary & Patrick Church.
Polls Open Noon to 8pm.

 

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Study: Technology Keeps You Young

Click here: 50 is the new 42: technology is making brains of middle-aged younger
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Study: Food Waste Up 56% Under ‘Healthy’ School Lunch Program

Click here: The study found that while more school children are placing fruits and vegetables on their trays, they’re throwing most of it away, with food waste increasing by 56 percent.
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Falcons Train Bloodhounds, 49-14

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates thank the fans for their support after defeating Fort Madison, 49-14, in their season opener Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Teammates thank the fans for their support after defeating Fort Madison, 49-14, in their season opener Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavier Williams (1) dodges Fort Madison tackler Clayton Poe (3) on his way to the end zone on a 97-yard fumble recovery in the first quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavier Williams (1) dodges Fort Madison tackler Clayton Poe (3) on his way to the end zone on a 97-yard fumble recovery in the first quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson turns the corner on a 67-yard scoring carry in the first quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson turns the corner on a 67-yard scoring carry in the first quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett Fort Madison’s Cruz Estrada (63) is flagged for face masking West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Isaiah Trousil Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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Fort Madison’s Cruz Estrada (63) is flagged for face masking West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Isaiah Trousil Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith runs to the end zone only to have it called back on a penalty Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jacob Smith runs to the end zone only to have it called back on a penalty Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26~20) carries the ball against Fort Madison in the season opener Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26~20) carries the ball against Fort Madison in the season opener Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil crosses the goal line after breaking several tackles on a 22-yard carry in fourth quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Isaiah Trousil crosses the goal line after breaking several tackles on a 22-yard carry in fourth quarter Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Cameron Guihan (69) is set to hike the ball to Quarterback Spencer Ferguson Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Cameron Guihan (69) is set to hike the ball to Quarterback Spencer Ferguson Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Falcons defeated Fort Madison, 49-14.
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WB School Board Election Absentee Ballots Now Available

West Burlington School Board Absentee voting has begun

Absentee Ballots are now available for the West Burlington School Board election set for  Tuesday, September 8th. Three seats are up for election to WB School Board.

Five Candidates are vying for three seats:
  • Dan Hockett (incumbent)
  • Andy Crowner
  • Pam Dodds
  • Randy Fry
  • Lynn Hartsock

You may vote in person at the County Auditor’s Office, located on 2nd floor of the Courthouse. You may also file a completed Absentee Ballot Request Form and return it to the County Auditor’s Office in person or by mail and have an absentee ballot mailed directly to your home. The mailing address for the County Auditor’s Office is P.O. Box 784 Burlington, IA 52601

Click here for Absentee Ballot Request Form

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TV murderer was criticized by bosses for appalling journalistic standards and reprimanded for wearing an Obama badge to report on elections

EXCLUSIVE: ‘The human tape recorder’ – how TV murderer was criticized by bosses for appalling journalistic standards and reprimanded for wearing an Obama badge to report on elections

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Obituaries this week

Michael John Courtney, 61, Burlington, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015

John L. Chatman, 72, Burlington, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Joy Lynn Hudson Welch, 45, Burlington, died Thursday, August 27, 2015

James “Jim” E. White, 86, Burlington, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Paul J. Pappas, 88, Burlington, died Sunday, September 6, 2015

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Falcon Football Preview 2015