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Greenpeace Founder Speaks Out: “The Truth about CO2”

Global Warming activists will tell you that CO2 is bad and dangerous. The EPA has even classified it as a pollutant. But is it? Patrick Moore provides some surprising facts about the benefits of CO2 that you won’t hear in the current debate.
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The Truth about Fracking

Fracking: some call it one of the greatest innovations of the last fifty years. Others insist it’s an environmental disaster. Who is right? Linnea Lueken, research fellow at the Heartland Institute, sets the record straight.
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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 JH Falcon Football 2025

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Front (l-r): Benton Martin, Jaxon Box, Logan Harper, Finn Burgus, Brantley Bergman, Isaac Rudy, Blake Mutchler, Taten Ecklund.
Row 2: Ross Callahan, Quincy Watkins, Carleon Morris, August Shipley, Jaxson Ator, Seth Nanthan, Harley Nate Jones, Zaveon Lewis.
Row 3: Cian Atwater, Drake Perrenoud, Camden Miller, Camron Sweezer, Michael Darnall, Axle Walsh, Jameson Martin.
Row 4: Callen Brombaugh, Knox Brown, Cohen Touch, Carter Saldeen, Marshall Neil, Caleb McCuen, Asa Ruth, Kellen Reid.
Row 5: Izaiah Illian, Brylan Connelly, Graydon Wirt, Kyle Leavens, Kalob Brombaugh, Cole Evans, Hayden Heitmeier, Maverick Carruthers.
Row 6: Raj Gautam, Ayden Brookhiser, Michael Frisicaro, Xavion Pickens, Noah Kipp.
Back: Asst. Coach Jason Fry, Head Coach Troy Boelens, Asst. Coaches: John Neil, Jamie Mundth.
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WBND Falcons top Danville Bears in season opener, 19-13

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West Burlington Notre Dame running back Jayden Nanthan (1) gains yardage against Danville, Friday August 29, 2025 at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington, IA.
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WBND Quarterback Kellan Porter (5) prepares to pass the ball against Danville Friday night.
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West Burlington Notre Dame running back Jayden Nanthan (1) gains yardage against Danville, Friday August 29, 2025 at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington, IA.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Kellan Porter (5) passes the ball against Danville Friday night.
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Danville’s Quarterback Dillion Mason (2) celebrates a touchdown against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington.
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WBND’s Evan Vanerstrom (8) intercepts a Danville pass.
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (1), Joseph Glendening (51), Michael Hadden (63)
Danville’s Dillion Mason (2).
Danville’s Dillion Mason (2).
Danville’s Dillion Mason (2).
Danville’s Dillion Mason (2).
WBND’s Garret Bence (54), LJ Harris (55),
Danville’s Mattix Fernald (23), Dillion Mason (2).
Danville v WBAHS
Varsity HS Football, Danville Bears v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons, at Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington, Iowa. August 29, 2025. WBND Falcons won 19-13.
Photos by Dan Hockett

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcon Varsity Football 2025

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Front (l-r): Michael Hadden, Drake Lillie, Jaeger Illian, Liam Stensgard, Evan Vanerstrom, Joseph Glendening, Kael Cook, Dean Droz, Logan Hamma.
Row 2: Bryton Brombaugh, Rowan Davis, Tatum Warner, Damarius Weddington, Camden Coy, Garret Bence, Sawyer Guihan, Quanan Gates, L.J. Harris, Sam Dzawo.
Row 3: Jared Glendening, Garrison Reid, Kellan Porter, Diesel Cox, Owen Vanerstrom, Jayden Nanthan, Wyatt Mooney, Bryson Burgus, Jezden Nupp.
Row 4: Hank Humphrey, Jaydasin Davis, Tayshawn Luckett, Wyatt Mooney, Dalton Blow, Klayton Tucker, Jaden Baker, M. Zachary Joyce, DJ Kennedy, Aaden Rocha.
Row 5: Parker Egan, Ryan Kipp, Gavin Boelens, Isaac Lehman, Draven Newberry, Zayden Hopson, Javontae Kessee, Walker Peitz.
Back Row: Asst Coaches: John Flaherty, Matt Warner, Michael Gurius, Head Coach Joe Bowman, Asst. Coaches: Austin Mixer, Josh Bowman.
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WB’s Quincy Collins signs with Coe College

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Quincy Collins signs to play football for Coe College Kohawks, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Quincy is joined by his Grandfather Mark Collins, his mother Heidi Collins and WBND Head Football Coach Joe Bowman.
WB’s Quincy Collins signing
WB’s Quincy Collins signing
WB’s Quincy Collins signing
WB’s Quincy Collins signing
WB’s Mason Watkins, Brock Thuleen, Quincy Collins, Kobe Davis
WB’s Quincy Collins signs to play football for Coe College Kohawks, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Anamosa ends WB-ND record book season, 48-20

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Coach Bowman consoles the team after the the loss, and reminds them what they achieved as a team.
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Asst Coach Mixer carries the State Playoff trophy.
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A season the football team and Kael Cook (50) will not soon forget.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayden Nanthan (26) carries the ball.
Iowa Class 2A State Football Playoff POD #4 second round, West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons v Anamosa Blue Raiders at Downing Field, Anamosa, Iowa, Friday, November 1, 2024. Anamosa Blue Raiders 48, West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons 20. Photos by Dan Hockett.

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WB-ND tops Centerville 38-22 … first playoff victory in program history

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s CJ Davis (8) and Kael Cook (50) celebrate after defeating Centerville for the first State playoff win in program history.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons pose with Iowa Class 2A State Qualifier banner after defeating Centerville Big Reds, 38-22.
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WB-ND Head Coach Joe Bowman applauds his team after winning the first state playoff game in program history.
WBND Team
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Landry Haberichter (3), C’s Deke Brooks (1)
2023 WB Basketball State Qualifiers.
2023 WB Basketball State Qualifiers.
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), C’s Mack Murdock (6)
WBND Quincy Collins (6). C’s Brian Snyder (63), Curtis Mathis (44)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CJ Davis (8).
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CJ Davis (8).
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Joe Bowman, Quincy Collins (6), Emry Watson (69)
WBND’s CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (26)
WBND’s Quincy Collins
Iowa Class 2A Football Playoff first round Friday, October 25, 2024. Centerville Big Reds v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame win first playoff game in program history defeating Centerville, 38-22. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons crush Albia for Homecoming, 49-7

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WBND’s Kael Cook (50) forces fumble tackling Albia QB Luke Wyn (18).
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WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21) scores a touchdown.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) straight arms Albia’s Conner Pickerell (11) to score a touchdown.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (6), and Hayden Etchison (17) celebrate after a touchdown.
WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21), Emry Watson (69)
WBND’s Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Joseph Glendening (51), Emry Watson (69)
Albia v WBND
WBND’s Kael Cook (50), Albia’s Luke Wyn (18)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Albia’s Conner Pickerell (11)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Emry Watson (69), Kael Cook (50). Albia’s Casen Baker (2)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Emry Watson (69). Albia’s Casen Baker (2)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6). Albia’s Conner Pickerell (11)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6). Albia’s Conner Pickerell (11)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6). Albia’s Conner Pickerell (11)
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Joseph Glendening (51), Liam Stensgard (21). Albia’s Sam Kamerick (55)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Joseph Glendening (51), Liam Stensgard (21). Albia’s Sam Kamerick (55)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8)
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), Grant Bence (55)
Albia V WBND
WBND’s Kael Cook (50), Landry Haberichter (3)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
West Burlington 2024 Homecoming. Albia Blue Devils v. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington, Iowa, Friday October 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons 49, Albia Blue Devils 7. Photos by Dan Hockett