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Janet Colleen Courtney, 60, Burlington died Tuesday, October 29, 2013

David Wayne Morris, 65,  Burlington died Thursday, October 31, 2013

James Keith “Sam” Stratton Jr., 55, Galesburg, IL, formerly Burlington & Morning Sun died Friday, November 1, 2013

Irma Kuntz, 93,  Burlington, died Friday, November 1, 2013

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CBS: ObamaCare Website Tests All Failed

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Chamber pushes to pass immigration bill

Click here: Chamber of Commerce reassured Speaker of the House John Boehner that he’ll get their political support if he schedules a major vote on immigration.
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Falcons Advance to Region-8 Semifinal

WB downs Van Buren, 3-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Makenzie Larpenter spikes the ball against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
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West Burlington’s Makenzie Larpenter spikes the ball against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Libero, Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
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West Burlington Libero, Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Riley Hale sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
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West Burlington’s Riley Hale sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.
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Poll: 42% Identify with Obama, 42% with the Tea Party

Click here: A new Rasmussen Reports national survey finds that 42% of Likely U.S. Voters think Obama’s views are closest to their own when it comes to the major issues facing the country. But just as many (42%) say their views come closest to the Tea Party instead.
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Obama knew millions could not keep their health insurance

Click here: President Obama repeatedly assured Americans that after the Affordable Care Act became law, people who liked their health insurance would be able to keep it. But millions of Americans are getting or are about to get cancellation letters for their health insurance under Obamacare, say experts, and the Obama administration has known that for at least three years.

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Media misses ‘Uncomfortable truth’ in Matthew Shepard’s death

Click here: Matthew Shepard, college student. Killed, at 21, for being gay. Or was he?
The grisly murder, 15 years ago this month, was no hate crime.
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Obamacare Sticker Shock for Middle Class

Click here: Health insurance gets pricier as Obamacare rolls out

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Richard A. Lewis, 92, Burlington, died Sunday, October 27, 2013

Johnny Dee Simmons, 56, Burlington, died Sunday, October 27, 2013

Marcella A. “Sally” Dean, 92,  West Burlington died Sunday, October 27, 2013

Geraldine Faye McColloch, 93, Fremont, Nebraska, formerly Burlington died Sunday, October 27, 2013

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Falcons Fall to Hawks, 17-14

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Springer DeRosear (9) blocks an extra point by Central Lee Kicker Tyler Bryant (34) in the first quarter of Friday night’s game in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Springer DeRosear (9) blocks an extra point by Central Lee Kicker Tyler Bryant (34) in the first quarter of Friday night’s game in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (22) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (22) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Corey Lamm (left) talks with Shamonta McNeal (62) and Hayden Wilson (81) during a timeout during the fourth quarter of an away game against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Corey Lamm (left) talks with Shamonta McNeal (62) and Hayden Wilson (81) during a timeout during the fourth quarter of an away game against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 17-14.