Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington teammates celebrate their Region-8 Semifinal win over Central Lee Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) shoots over Central Lee Alivia Myhre (4) during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (20) battles with Central Lee defenders for ball control during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38 Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington fans cheer when officials call a foul on Central Lee during the Region-8 Semifinal Wednesday night in West Burlington. #5 West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 49-38. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettCentral Lee Hawks vs. 5th-ranked West Burlington Falcons in Class-3A Region-8 Semifinal basketball game Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington won, 49-38. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) wins the opening jump ball over Albia’s Allison Major (33) during the Class 3A – Region 8 quarterfinal Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Fifth-ranked West Burlington downed Albia, 62-27.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives past Albia’s Danica Workman during the Class 3A – Region 8 quarterfinal Saturday afternoon in West Burlington. Fifth-ranked West Burlington downed Albia, 62-27. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettIowa Class 3A Region-8 basketball quarterfinal game between Albia and West Burlington played in West Burlington, Iowa on Saturday, February 13, 2021. 5th ranked West Burlington won, 62-27. Photos by Dan Hockett
More and more, it seems people find it difficult to defend capitalism—even those who benefit from it most. But former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley takes a refreshingly different view: she thinks we should double down on it. Here’s why.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Shelby Ryan (right) receives the Girl Scouts Gold Award during a surprise ceremony in the WBHS auditorium Wednesday afternoon from Diane Nelson (left), CEO of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois Girl Scouts. The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Senior Leah Collier (center) signs letter of intent to play basketball with Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Joining Leah are parents Char Collier (left) and Scott Collier (right). Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington High School Senior Leah Collier signs letter of intent to play basketball with Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, Wednesday February 10, 2021. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett Sydney Marlow and Kendell Baker are crowned West Burlington Homecoming Queen and King for 2021 during halftime of Tuesday night’s basketball game between Keokuk and West Burlington. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington High School Crowns 2021 Homecoming King and Queen Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at West Burlington, Iowa. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Megan Harrell (5) drives the lane against Mediapolis during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40. Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis’ Payton Bush (1) shoots over Notre Dame’s Karli Artman (3) during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettMediapolis Bullettes vs. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame Nikes during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday, February 5, 2021 in Burlington, Iowa. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame won, 64-40. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Seniors Marvion Jackson (left of center) and Kenyon Boyd (right of center) sign letters of Intent to play college football. Marvion Jackson (left) signs with Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri and Kenyon Boyd (right) signs with Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Pictured from left, Tanekee Jackson (mother), Marvion Jackson, Kenyon Boyd, Tracy Linden (mother) and Emma Burtlow (niece).Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington’s Marvion Jackson and Kenyon Boyd College Football signing, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at West Burlington. Photos by Dan Hockett
The cost of producing electricity has dropped significantly in the last decade. So why haven’t we seen those price drops reflected in our electricity bills? Charles McConnell, former Assistant Secretary of Energy in the Obama Administration, answers this riddle.
Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Annaka Harris, Leah Collier, Raven Messamaker, Sydney Marlow. Back (l-r): Ethan Eilers, Marvion Jackson, Darian Johnson, Kendell Baker.