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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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Burlington Notre Dame Collegiate Signing Letter of Intent Iowa Local News Softball Sports West Burlington

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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Collegiate Signing Letter of Intent Iowa Local Volleyball West Burlington

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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Burlington Notre Dame Football Iowa Local Mid-Prairie / Wellman Sports West Burlington

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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Burlington Notre Dame Football Iowa Mediapolis Sports West Burlington

Bulldogs spoil Falcon Homecoming, 28-21

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (6) blocks the kick of Mediapolis punter Grant Konecne (23).
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (6) celebrates the blocked punt.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running-back Jayden Nanthan (1) carries the ball.
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Mediapolis Running Back Parker Holsteen (31) carries the ball.
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Falcon Quarterback Kellan Porter (5) looks for receiver, Jayden Nanthan (1).
Prep Football: Falcon Homecoming: Mediapolis Bulldogs v West Burlington / Notre Dame Falcons, at Bill Nelson Field, West Burlington, Iowa, Friday, September 19, 2025. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated WBND Falcons, 28-21.
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Fort Madison Holy Trinity Catholic Iowa Sports Volleyball West Burlington

Falcons fall to Top Ranked Crusaders, 3-1

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West Burlington libero Delaney Inghram (32) with a dig against top-ranked Holy Trinity to keep the rally alive.
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West Burlington’s Brenna Shafer (3) dives to keep the ball in play.
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West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb (9) spikes the ball over Holy Trinity’s Presley Myers (17).
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Holy Trinity’s Calli Kruse (9) passes the ball.
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West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (10) passes the ball.
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West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb (9) with a dig against top-ranked Holy Trinity.
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West Burlington libero Delaney Inghram (32) with a dig against top-ranked Holy Trinity to keep the rally alive.
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (21)
HTC’s Presley Myers (17), WB”s Elley Frank (6)
WB’s Delaney Inghram (32)
WB’s Elley Frank (6), HTC’s Presley Nyers (17) & Emma Mohrfeld (15)
HTC’s Olivia Bendlage (13) & Presley Myers (17)
WB”s Kaylee Webb
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17)
WB’s Emersyn Hopkins (5)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Brenna Shafer (3)
WB’s Brenna Shafer (3)
WB’s Baylee Woodsmall (11)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17) & Calli Kruse (9)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17) & Calli Kruse (9)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (21)
WB’s Emersyn Hopkins (5)
WB’s Delaney Inghram (32) & Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Elley Frank (6)
WB’s Elley Frank (6)
HTC’s Calli Kruse (9)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Elley Frank (6)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (10)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9) & Delaney Inghram (32)
WB’s Brenna Shafer (3)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), HTC’s Presley Myers (17)
WB’s Avery Jeffries (19) & Elley Frank (6)
HTC’s Olivia Bendlage (13)
WB’s Avery Jeffries (19)
HS Varsity Volleyball: Class 1A’s Top Ranked Holy Trinity Catholic Crusaders v West Burlington Falcons, Thursday, September 11, 2025. HTC 23, 25, 25, 25 – WB 25, 18, 19, 16.
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Burlington Notre Dame Cheer Iowa Local News Sports West Burlington

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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Burlington Notre Dame Cheer Iowa Local News Sports West Burlington

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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Burlington Notre Dame Cheer Iowa Local News Sports West Burlington

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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Burlington Notre Dame Cheer Iowa Local News Sports West Burlington

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.