Category: West Burlington

WB’s Marlow signs with Morningside College

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 14, 2020

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow signs letter of intent Wednesday to play volleyball at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. From left: her parents Jason and April Marlow, Sydney Marlow, and her sister McKenna Marlow.

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Iowa City native now acting U.S. Secretary of Defense

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 9, 2020

CLICK HERE: Iowa City native, Chris Miller, was appointed into President Trump’s cabinet on Monday. Miller graduated from Iowa City City High School in 1983.

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Abundant, Clean, and Safe Energy

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 9, 2020

If you truly want to save the planet from global warming, there’s one energy source that can do it. It’s not wind or solar. It’s not coal, oil or natural gas, either. So what is it? Michael Shellenberger, founder of Environmental Progress, has the answer in this important video.

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Defining Liberty

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 9, 2020

The Framers wrote the Constitution to protect the liberty of American citizens. But what exactly did “liberty” mean to them? More importantly, what should it mean to you? Eugene Volokh, professor of constitutional law at UCLA, explores this important issue.

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COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective, says Pfizer

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 9, 2020

CLICK HERE: Dr. Anthony Fauci, said the results suggesting 90% effectiveness are “just extraordinary,” “Not very many people expected it would be as high as that.” “It’s going to have a major impact on everything we do with respect to COVID.”

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Capitalism or Socialism: Which One Is More Democratic?

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 26, 2020

What is the difference between free-market capitalism and democratic socialism? And which system is actually more fair and responsive to the needs of the people? Here’s a hint: names can be deceiving. Dinesh D’Souza has the answers.

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Falcons make History with 1st Postseason Win

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 22, 2020

Down by 3TDs Falcons comeback to top Davis County, 30-24

*Photo by Dan Hockett*
West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Caden Murphy (10) leaps to intercept a pass intended for Davis County’s Easton White (8) Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s David Gerstel (44) celebrates after recovering an onside kick off with Dawson Gach (14) Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Kendell Baker (35) celebrates with Kenny Boyd (56) after scoring the winning touchdown against Davis County Friday night in Bloomfield. WBND defeated Davis County, 30-24.

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Nikes top Falcons, 3-2

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 20, 2020

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past Notre Dame’s Abby Korschgen (31) Tuesday night (October 13, 2020) in Burlington. Notre Dame topped West Burlington, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10.

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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (21) puts the ball back over the net against Notre Dame Tuesday (October 13, 2020) night in Burlington. Notre Dame topped West Burlington, 25-13, 23-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-10.

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They Say Like Scandinavia But They Mean Venezuela

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 14, 2020

What do Democratic Socialists like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want America to look like? They say they want America to emulate Scandinavian countries like Denmark and Sweden. But do their proposed policies reflect that? Or do they point down a darker path? Debbie D’Souza, a native Venezuelan and political commentator, investigates.

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Joe Biden’s many, many gaffes, and you know, the creepiness thing

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 12, 2020

Joe Biden’s many gaffes, from making fun of Indians, calling blacks unintelligent, to the endless Hillary hug, sniffy sniffy, many forgetful moments, and you know, um, the thing.