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The Truth about CO2

Greenpeace Founder Patrick Moore explains:

“We can’t live without it.”

Global Warming activists will tell you that CO2 is bad and dangerous. The EPA has even classified it as a pollutant. But is it?

Greenpeace Founder Patrick Moore provides some surprising facts about the benefits of CO2 that you won’t hear in the current debate.

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College Softball: Maddie Thomas commits to Central College

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West Burlington’s Maddie Thomas commits to Central College, Pella, Iowa to play softball for the Dutch.. Wednesday, November 12, 2025
WB’s Madelyn Thomas
WB’s Madelyn Thomas
College Softball: Madelyn Thomas Commits to Central College, Pella, Iowa. Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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College Volleyball: Baylee Woodsmall signs with SCC

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West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall signs to play volleyball for Southeastern Community College. Wednesday, November, 12, 2025
WB’s Baylee Woodsmall
West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall signs to play volleyball for SCC, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Photo by Dan Hockett

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Falcons fall to #3 Golden Hawks, 59-0

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WB-ND’s Kellen Porter (5) fires a pass.
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WB-ND’s Jayden Nanthan (1) gains yardage as Draven Newberry (79) blocks.
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WB-ND’s Jayden Nanthan (1) avoids a tackle by Mid-Prairie’s Lenox Miller (5).
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WB-ND’s Running Back Jayden Nathan (1) takes the handoff from quarterback Kellen Porter (5).
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons meet after a 59-0 loss to 3rd-ranked Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks, Friday, October 17, 2025 at Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington, Iowa..
WBND’s Kellen Porter
WBND’s Jayden Nathan (1)
WBND’s Kellen Porter (5).
WBND’s Kael Cook
Mid-Prairie v WBND
WBND’s Kellen Porter (5)
MP’s Brooks Weber (10), WBND’s Garrison Reid (10)
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (1)
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (1)
Iowa High School Class 2A’s 3rd-ranked Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks v. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons, October 17, 2025 at Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington, Iowa. Mid-Prairie defeated WB-ND, 59-0. Photos by Dan Hockett
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WB-ND Falcon Varsity Cheer 2025

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Front (l-r): Aspen King, Rosalie Lotzow, Kaydence McPherson, Kiley Newberry, Kyleigh Kniffen, Aubrey Allen.
Row 2: Blake Freeman, Kayleigh Hale, Grace Neumann, Marley Johnson, Aijah Twillie, Lillian Benz.
Back: Lillian Chavez, Makinley Graham, Sayge Zang, Rose Carlson, Karlie Johnson.
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WB-ND Falcon JV Cheer 2025

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Front (l-r): Annabelle Stensgard, Maryn Anthony, Makinley Graham, Karlie Johnson, Payton Selby.
Row 2: Kaydence McPherson, Kinsley Coy, Anna Remick, Daelyn Johnson, Trinayah Johnson, Kayleigh Hale.
Back: Camiyah Johnson, Laniyah Franklin, Bryce Myers, Rhea Leibli, Karlie Johnson, Abby Jennings.
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WB-ND Falcon 8th Grade Cheer 2025

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Front (l-r): Brailyn Miller, Ella Glendening, Genevieve Frisicaro, Sloane Sherwood, Erianna Biggieri.
Row 2: Jocelynn Jones, Aria Beeding, Brynleigh Miller, Katya Downing, Kinsley Guernsey.
Back: Ava Smith, Lacey Quinn, Ivy Bessine, Brooklyn Kennedy, Willow Grear, Gabbi Connelly.
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WB-ND Falcon 7th Grade Cheer 2025

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Front (l-r): Sophi Gallegos, Delylah Garner, Isabelle Vetter, Lara Mayer, Jhamyla Jones.
Row 2: Liyanna Newberry, Mattelyn Nowell, Aurianna Davis, Honour Budda-Smith, Laylah Hand.
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Iowa Local News Sports Volleyball West Burlington

West Burlington 8th Grade Volleyball 2025

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Front (l-r): Sloane Sherwood, Carsyn Bush, Brailyn Miller, Brynleigh Miller.
Row 2: Delayni Callahan, Rylee Heitmeier, Sophia McNall, Piper Benischek, Aria Beeding.
Row 3: Head Coach Karlin West, Emma Burke, Brinley Housel, Rain Grant, Brooklyn Kennedy, Taylin Prickett, Asst. Coach Hannah O’Brien.
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West Burlington 7th Grade Volleyball 2025

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Front (l-r): Krizzle Ann Fae Barzaga, Delyah Garner, Jaidynne Bowman, Taylin Jackson, Olivia Vandenberg.
Row 2: Hannah Illian, Isabelle Vetter, Willow Cline, Kiana O’Brien, Kenzlee Anderson.
Row 3: Head Coach Karlin West, Harper Jeffries, Laylah Hand, Aurianna Davis, Pailyn Prill, Tanner Tracy, Asst. Coach Hannah O’Brien.