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Mississippi River Floods … Again

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 6, 2014

Photo by Dan Hockett It’s an all too common occurrence; the Mississippi River again floods Burlington’s riverfront. — Photo by Dan Hockett
It’s an all too common occurrence; the Mississippi River again floods Burlington’s riverfront.

Photo by Dan Hockett Steam Engine 3003 is an island at Division St. & Main St. as the Mississippi River again floods Burlington’s riverfront. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Steam Engine 3003 is an island at Division St. & Main St. as the Mississippi River again floods Burlington’s riverfront.

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Global warming computer models confounded as Antarctic sea ice hits new record high

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 6, 2014

Click here: Global warming computer models confounded as Antarctic sea ice hits new record high with 2.1million square miles more than is usual for time of year

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So that’s what it’s like to Fly through Fireworks. Drone Captures Fireworks.

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 5, 2014

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W.B. July 4th Celebration 2014

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 5, 2014

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Photo by Dan Hockett

Photo by Dan Hockett

Photo by Dan Hockett

Burlington Iowa News West Burlington

U.S. Overtakes Saudi Arabia as World’s Largest Oil Producer

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 5, 2014

Click here: The U.S. will remain the world’s biggest oil producer this year after overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia as extraction of energy from shale rock spurs the nation’s economic recovery.

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Nikes Ground Falcons, 7-5

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 3, 2014

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken eyes the strike zone against Notre Dame Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken eyes the strike zone against Notre Dame Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5.

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Logan Hoschek (right) outruns the tag of West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken after being caught off first base Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame’s Logan Hoschek (right) outruns the tag of West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken after being caught off first base Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5.

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Pitcher Xavior Williams is ready to send one across the plate against West Burlington Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Notre Dame Pitcher Xavior Williams is ready to send one across the plate against West Burlington Thursday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 7-5.

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Falcons Clip Panthers, 5-4

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 2, 2014

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) and Catcher Kelci Hill (right) reassure each other during a timeout in their game against Mount Pleasant Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Mount Pleasant, 5-4 in first game of a doubleheader. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher (left) and Catcher Kelci Hill (right) reassure each other during a timeout in their game against Mount Pleasant Wednesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Mount Pleasant, 5-4 in first game of a doubleheader.

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Poll: Obama Worst President Since WWII

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 2, 2014

Click here: Hands down Obama is the worst president since WWII: poll

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Burlington Iowa Obituaries West Burlington

Obitaries this week

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 2, 2014

Oscar R. Cline, 83, Burlington died Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Edward McDade, 85, Burlington, died Saturday, July 5, 2014

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WBND downs Danville, 12-0

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 1, 2014

Photo by Dan Hockett Courtney Coffin, West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder, stands under a rainbow that appeared after a brief rain in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Courtney Coffin, West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder, stands under a rainbow that appeared after a brief rain Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher enjoys a moment during a timeout with Head Coach David Oleson in their game against Danville Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher enjoys a moment during a timeout with Head Coach David Oleson in their game against Danville Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings.

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville Pitcher Courtney Stucker throws the ball across the plate against West Burlington Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings. — Photo by Dan Hockett
Danville Pitcher Courtney Stucker throws the ball across the plate against West Burlington Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jashira Baylark confers with Head Coach David Oleson before reentering the batter’s box against Danville Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jashira Baylark confers with Head Coach David Oleson before reentering the batter’s box against Danville Tuesday night in Danville. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Danville, 12-0, in 6-innings.