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Capitalism Wins

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.
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WB’s Shelby Ryan earns Girl Scouts Highest Award

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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.
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WB’s Leah Collier signs with Evangel University

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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).
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WB Crowns Homecoming King & Queen for 2021

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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.
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No. 10 Notre Dame Tops Mediapolis, 64-40

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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.
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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.
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WB’s Jackson & Boyd sign to play Football

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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).
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Why Are Utilities So Expensive?

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.
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West Burlington Homecoming Court 2021

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Front (l-r): Annaka Harris, Leah Collier, Raven Messamaker, Sydney Marlow. Back (l-r): Ethan Eilers, Marvion Jackson, Darian Johnson, Kendell Baker.
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WB tops WACO, 58-43

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) drives around WACO’s Tyler Sutton (42) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over WACO defenders Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43.
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West Burlington’s Kaysean Rice (23) takes the ball to the basket against WACO Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 58-43.
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No. 8 Falcons top WACO, 62-54

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) fights for the ball between WACO’s Molly McLaughlin (10) and Lela-Ann Fort (11) Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Class 3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 62-54.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket between WACO defenders Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Class 3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 62-54.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) is fouled by WACO’s Morgan Graber (14) Friday night in West Burlington. No. 8 Class 3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 62-54.