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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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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

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Falcons top Tigers 10-3

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Orayana Gonzalez (16) is called out trying to steal second base by New London’s Quin Smith (22) during a High School Varsity Softball game at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madelyn Thomas (7) pitches against New London during a high school softball game.at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Iowa Thursday May 29, 2025 WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) and Catcher Lyndsey Kelley (39) meet with Falcon Head Coach David Oleson during a High School Varsity Softball game at Barb Carter Field Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Tannisyn Christofferson (45) gets the out against New London during a high school softball game.at Barb Carter Field Thursday May 29, 2025 WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madalynn Knapp (3) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homerun during a High School Varsity Softball game against New London at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Whitney Snowden (5) scores a run against New London during High School Varsity Softball game at Barb Carter Field Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.

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WB-ND Falcon Varsity Softball Team 2025

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Front (l-r): Whitney Snowden, Orayana Gonzalez, Paige Kramer, Layney Glendening.
Second: Lyndsey Kelley, Madalynn Knapp, Madelyn Thomas, Avery Lilie, Bailey Hayes.
Third: Lacie Felkins, Head Coach David Oleson, Asst. Coach Lexy Davis, Faith Gibb.
Back: Chloee Anderson, Tannisyn Christofferson.

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WB-ND Falcon JV Softball Team 2025

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Front (l-r): Ava Granquist, Avery Lilie, Kyleigh Kniffen.
Second: Coach David Oleson, Whitney Snowden, Rose Carlson, Coach Lexy Davis.
Third: Amelia Gibb, Makayla Dueringer, Caylynne.
Back: Rhea Leibli, Adley Mundth.
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WB-ND Falcon JH Softball Team 2025

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Front (l-r): Ella Glendening, Carsyn Bush, Kaydence McPherson, Aspen King, Brailyn Miller.
Second: Tessra Hale, Rylee Heitmeier, Sloane Sherwood, Charlotte Smith, Brynleigh Miller, Ava Smith.
Third: Coach Kara Krieger, Hannah Ritter, Taylin Prickett, Clarissa Martin, Daelyn Johnson, Kinsley Guernsey, Madison Michell.
Fourth: Brinley Housel, Piper Benischek, Delayni Callahan, Gabbi Connelly.
Back: Elin Rinker, Brooklyn Kennedy, Anna Remick.
Not pictured: Coach Lynette VanScoy.
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Madalynn Knapp signs with Carl Sandburg

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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

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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WB/ND falls to No.5 Assumption, 6-3

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Anna Engberg (2) is tagged out at home by Davenport Assumption catcher, Charlotte Nigey (7) in Iowa Class 3A region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Orayana Gonzalez (16) and Shortstop Logan Kelley (55) celebrate after holding Davenport Assumption scoreless in the first inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) celebrates at first base with Assistant Coach Lexy Davis in the second inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex, in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Orayana Gonzalez (16) celebrates with Assistant Coach Lexy Davis after her RBI single brings Shona Andersen (30) home in the second inning of the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 semifinal at St. Vincent Athletic Complex in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday, July 13, 2024.