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WB’s Raylee Ayer signs with Monmouth College

Post author By Falcon
Post date April 9, 2025

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Raylee Ayer signs to play soccer for Monmouth College Fighting Scots, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Raylee is joined by Baret Ensminger SESA Soccer Academy Coach, and her parents Christy Bauer and Jayden Bauer.

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Madalynn Knapp signs with Carl Sandburg

Post author By Falcon
Post date February 7, 2025

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Burlington Notre Dame High School Senior, Madalynn Knapp, proudly signs a letter of intent, Friday, February 7, 2025, to join the Carl Sandburg College Volleyball and Softball Teams marking an exciting new chapter in her sports career. From left: Parents Nathan Knapp and Lisa Knapp, Madalynn Knapp, and Carl Sandburg Chargers Head Coach Todd Winkler.

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Knapp’s West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Teammates
From left: WBND Softball Coach David Oleson, Lacie Felkin, Whitney Snowden, Page Kramer, Madalynn Knapp, Lyndsey Kelley, Chloe Anderson, Madelyn Thomas.

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WB’s Lyndsey Kelley signs with SCC softball

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 13, 2024

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Lyndsey Kelley signs to play softball with Southeastern Community College on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. From left, Garrel Kelley, Lyndsey Kelley, Minh Kelley, and SCC Softball Coach Kevin Kaalberg.

WB’s Lyndsey Kelley signing with friends

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No.9 (2A) Falcons top No.12 (1A) Nikes, 3-1

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 16, 2024

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West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) and Brenna Beggs (7) celebrate their 3-1 win over crosstown rival Burlington Notre Dame, 25-12, 21-25, 25-17, 25-21.

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Notre Dame’s Addi Brockway (13) attacks the net against West Burlington, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) sets the ball for teammate Brenna Beggs (7) as Burlington Notre Dame’s Addi Brockway (13) and Chloe Wenzel await the attack, Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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West Burlington’s Madelyn Hamelton (23) serves. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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West Burlington libero Carli Cline (33) dives to keep the ball in play. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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Notre Dame’s Emma Elmore (11) bumps the ball in to play. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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West Burlington’s Jayonna Hiley (13) sends the ball over the net. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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West Burlington middle hitter Brooke Long (18) attacks as Notre Dame’s Chloe Wenzel (27) goes up for the block. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington – 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

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Burlington Notre Dame’s Addison Reid (21) bumps the ball in to play. Class 2A’s 9th-ranked West Burlington- 3, Class 1A’s 12th-ranked Burlington Notre Dame- 1.

WB Isabella Callison (22), ND Chloe Wenzel (27), Addi Brockway (13)

WB Isabella Callison (22), ND Chloe Wenzel (27), Addi Brockway (13)

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Falcons over Panthers 31-10

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 7, 2024

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (46) dives for every last yard against the Mount Pleasant Panthers Friday Night at Evans Field in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND won 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Blake Wilson (5) carries the ball for the Falcons Friday night in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND downed Mt. Pleasant, 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (46) carries the ball against Mount Pleasant Friday Night at Evans Field in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND won 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Blake Wilson (5) carries the ball for the Falcons Friday night in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND downed Mt. Pleasant, 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (46) is pushed out of bounds just short of the goal line by Mount Pleasant’s Lou Schimmelpfennig (5) Friday Night at Evans Field in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND downed Mt. Pleasant, 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (46) and Joseph Glendening (51) celebrate after a touchdown Friday night against Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024. WBND downed Mt. Pleasant, 31-10.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame kicker Taylor Lundgren (22) kicks off Friday night against Mt. Pleasant Panthers, at Evans Field in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024.

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West Burlington / Notre Dame coaches talk it over with Team Falcon after the game Friday night against the Mt. Pleasant Panthers at Evans Field in Mount Pleasant, Iowa September 6, 2024.

WBND’s Quincy Collins (46)

WBND’s Quincy Collins (46)

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West Burlington Falcons Varsity Volleyball 2024

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 30, 2024

Photo by Dan Hockett
Front (l-r): Jayonna Hiley, Carli Cline, Madelyn Hamelton, Brenna Beggs, Isabella Callison, Brooke Long, Taryn Snodgrass.
Middle: Emersyn Sherwood, Lily Gadau, Lydia Armstrong, Brylei Wiseman, Delaney Inghram, Baylee Woodsmall.
Back: Head Coach Maureen Heath, Brenna Shafer, Emersyn Hopkins, Abigall Ritter, Kaylee Webb, Kyleigh Applegate, Elley Frank, Kay’Lynn Yaeger, Asst. Coach Telisha Fedele
Not Pictured: Paige Kramer, Elyana Evans.

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US Households Lose More Than $15,000 a Year, under excessive Biden – Harris Regulations, Report Says

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 11, 2024

“Federal regulatory costs tax the average American household more than $15,000 per year under the Biden [Harris] administration. That’s more than what they pay for food, clothing, education, or any other household expense other than housing, consuming 17% of income and representing 22% of household expenses.”

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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 12, 2024

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.

Falcon Softball Team
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Falcon Softball Team
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Independence Day Celebration in WB

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 5, 2024

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.

West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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Crosstown Baseball: Falcons top Grayhounds, 8-3

Post author By Falcon
Post date July 3, 2024

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second under the tag by Burlington’s Adrian Perez-Hall (7), Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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Burlington’s Christos Kantzavelos (1) slides safe at third beating the tag by West Burlington third baseman Isaac Beard (1) Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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West Burlington Pitcher Conner Bush (15) throws against Burlington Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

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Burlington Pitcher Christos Kantzavelos (1) throws against West Burlington, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.

Conner Bush (15)
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Conner Bush (15)
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