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ETHANOL: Higher OCTANE, Higher RISK?

Who is Lake Speed Jr., AKA “The Motor Oil Geek”? I’m a Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Certified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst (I’ve maintained both of those for over a decade). I also worked for Joe Gibbs Racing for 12 years as their lubricant specialist. During that time, we worked with Wix Filters (one of our sponsors) to test and develop filters for our race engines. We also worked with Lubrizol and Chevron-Phillips Chemical to test and develop oils for our race cars. Following that, I was the head of R&D for Driven Racing Oil. During that time, I formulated and tested over 50 products. We also worked with Cummins, Comp Cams, Oak Ridge National Labs and General Motors on various R&D products. Those efforts are recorded in peer reviewed white papers published by SAE International and ACS Sustainable Chemistry journals. I also own and operate SPEEDiagnostix, which provides used oil analysis.
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WBAHS Falcon Varsity Basketball 2025

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Front: T. Danielson (15), C. Brown (11), A. Figuereo (3), A. Jannings (1), C. Sheetz (22), T. Lee (33), S. Dzawo (4).
Back: Asst. Coach Colton Sherwood, K. Fountain (10), J. Nupp (30), A. Bates (5), S. Lotzow (12), Head Coach Jonah Marlow, P. Bowen (2), W. Mooney (23), N. Evans (24), K. Eggar (14), Mgr. C. Coy.
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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 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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New London’s Quin Smith (22) rounds the bases after hitting a homerun during a High School Varsity Softball game at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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New London’s Quin Smith (22) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a homerun 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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New London Tigers Quin Smith (22) makes the catch against West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons 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’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.
WBND’s Chloee Anderson (24), Orayana Gonzalez (16).
WBND’s Chloee Anderson (24), Madelyn Thomas (7)
WBND’s Tannisyn Christofferson (45)
WBND’s Orayana Gonzalez (16), NL’s Quin Smith (22)
WBND’s Orayana Gonzalez (16), NL’s Quin Smith (22)
NL’s Lillie Gallup (7), WBND”S Lyndsey Kelley (39)
WBND’s Lacie Felkins (44)
NL’s Shaylee Brothersen (12)
NL’s Lillie Gallup (7)
WBND’s Madelyn Thomas (7)
WBND’s Chloee Anderson (24)
WBND’s Chloee Anderson (24)
NL’s Morgan Jones (5)
WBND’s Lyndsey Kelley (39)
WBND’s Chloee Anderson (24)
Plate Umpire Sharon Menke
WBND’s Orayana Gonzalez (16)
New London Tigers v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons High School Varsity Softball game at Barb Carter Field Thursday May 29, 2025. WB-ND defeated New London, 10-3.
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WBAHS Class of 2025

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West Burlington Arnold High School Class of 2025, May 30, 2025.
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Falcons down Tigers, 56-20

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West Burlington’s Isabella Callison (22) is fouled delivering ball to the basket.
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West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (4) shoots a jumper as New London’s Molly Proost (3) defends.
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West Burlington’s Kyleigh Applegate (12) looks to pass.
WB’s Lyndsey Kelley (14)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Chloee Anderson (13)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Brylei Wiseman (23)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (12)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (15)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (15)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (12)
WB’s Kyleigh Applegate (12)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Lydia Armstrong (4)
WB’s Isabella Callison (22)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (15)
New London Tigers v West Burlington Falcons, at West Burlington Arnold High School, Tuesday, December 3, 2024. West Burlington Falcons defeated New London Tigers, 56- 20. Photos by Dan Hockett

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WB JH Girls Basketball 2024

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Front (l-r): Brinley Housel, Sloane Sherwood, Sophia McNall, Delayni Callahan, Carsyn Bush, Rylee Heitmeier, Brooklyn Kennedy, Taylin Prickett.
Back (l-r): Avery Lilie, Presley Prill, Jemma Bowman, Hannah Ritter, Adley Walsh, Laney Glendening, Ava Granquist, Coach Kayla Henry.
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No. 14 Falcons advance over Wildcats, 3-0

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West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) for the block on Columbus’ Addison Marin (5) in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) and Jayonna Hiley (13) for the block against Columbus’ Jessica Del Rio (7) in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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Columbus’ Kennedy Woepking for the dig in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb (9) spikes past Columbus’ Addison Marin (5) in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (10) serves in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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West Burlington’s Baylee Woodsmall (11) serves in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14.
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West Burlington Head Coach Maureen Heath records 1,100 career win.
WB’s Brenna Beggs (7), C’s Addison Marin (5)
WB’s Brenna Beggs (7), C’s Addison Marin (5)
WB’s Carli Cline (33), Jayonna Hiley (13)
WB’s Brenna Beggs (7), C’s Jessica Del Rio (7)
WB’s Brenna Beggs, Isabella Callison (22), Jayonna Hiley (13).
WB’s Brenna Beggs (7)
WB’s Carli Cline (33)
WB’s Brenna Beggs, C’s Jessica Del Rio (7)
WB’s Brenna Beggs (7)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Carli Cline (33), Madelyn Hamelton (23)
WB’s Taryn Snodgrass (16), C’s Addison Marin (5)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9)
WB’s Carli Cline (33), Jayonna Hiley (13)
WB’s Kaylee Webb (9), C’s Addison Marin (5)
WB’s Carli Cline (33)
WB Falcon Volleyball
Columbus Wildcats v #14 West Burlington Falcons in Class 2A Volleyball Region 3 quarterfinal, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in West Burlington. West Burlington 25, 25, 25, Columbus Wildcats 9, 4, 14. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Falcons finish strong spoiling Hawks Homecoming, 34-13

WBND Head Coach Joe Bowman
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame quarterback Landry Haberichter (3) runs for yardage against Central Lee Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) escapes the grasp of Central Lee’s Ethan Bergman (24) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
CLee’s Max Jones (18)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kael Cook (50) tackles Central Lee quarterback Kayden Calfee (8) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
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Central Lee’s Bo Herdrich blocks a punt by WBND punter Levi Fletcher-Bates (7) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13
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Central Lee’s Will Hayes (88) returns the blocked punt for a touchdown, Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayden Nanthan (26) fields a kickoff from Central Lee Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
CLee’s Kegan Damico (1), WBND’s Sam Dzawo (4)
CLee’s Max Jones (18)
CLee’s Max Jones (18)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Ethan Bergman (24)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Ethan Bergman (24)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Ethan Bergman (24)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Ethan Bergman (24)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Ethan Bergman (24)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CLee’s Peter Seyb (21)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Qunicy Collins (6) leaps across the goal line for another Falcon touchdown against Central Lee Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
WBND’s Kael Cook (50), CLee’s Kayden Calfee (8)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, Emry Watson (69), CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, Emry Watson (69), CLee’s Chase Johnson (25), Jack Benner (66)
WBND’s Dirk Boyles (44), Kael Cook 50, Emry Watson (69), CLee’s Chase Johnson (25)
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dirk Boyles (44) celebrates after stopping Central Lee’s Chase Johnson (25) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Dirk Boyles (44) celebrates with Kail Cook (50), Emry Watson (69), Quincy Collins (6), and Sam Dzawo (4), after stopping Central Lee’s Chase Johnson (25) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Joseph Glendening (51) tackles Central Lee quarterback Kayden Calfee (8) Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
WBND Head Coach Joe Bowman
WBND’s Levi Fletcher-Bates (7), Sam Dwazo (4), Kael Cook (50), CLee’s Bo Herdrich (7), Jodee Boone (67)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
CLee’s Kegan Damico (1)
CLee’s Kegan Damico (1)
WBND’s Joseph Glendening (51), Coach Darren Orth
West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons v Central Lee Hawks, Friday, October 4, 2024 in Donnellson, Iowa. West Burlington-Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 34-13.
Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons spoil Mepo Homecoming, 21-19

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayden Nanthan (26) straight arms Mediapolis’ Nathan Schmidgall (28) on a kick return Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame quarterback Landry Haberichter (3) straight arms Mediapolis’ Alton Wonderlich (32) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) reaches for the goal line pylon for a touchdown Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Quincy Collins (6) celebrates after scoring touchdown against Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame cornerback Levi Fletcher-Bate (7) intercepts a pass intended for Mediapolis’ Braeden Oliver (16) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) advances the ball behind blocking by quarterback Reese Campbell (1) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddox Diewold (2) returns a kickoff at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Sam Dzawo (4) and Lagan Hamma (28) tackle Mediapolis running back Noah Schmidgall (4) at Mediapolis, Friday, September 27, 2024. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame running back Quincy Collins (6) runs against Mediapolis Friday, September 27, 2024 at Mediapolis. WBND edged Mediapolis, 21-19.
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Mepo’s Nathan Schmidgall (28)
WBND’s Levi Fletcher-Bates (7), Garret Bence (55)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Liam Stensgard (21)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), CJ Davis (8).
WBND’s Taylor Lundgren (22), CJ Davis (8).
Mepo’s Noah Schmidgall (4)
Mepo’s Braeden Oliver (16), WBND’s Emry Watson (69)
Mepo’s Reese Campbell (1)
WBND’s Sam Dzawo (4) and Lagan Hamma (28). Mepo’s Noah Schmidgall (4)
WBND’s Landry Haberichter (3), Mepo’s Alton Wonderlich (32)
WBND’s Landry Haberichter (3), Mepo’s Alton Wonderlich (32)
WBND’s Jayden Nanthan (26)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6)
WBND’s Quincy Collins (6), Colby Booten (11)
West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons v Mediapolis Bulldogs, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Mediapolis, Iowa. West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons 21, Mediapolis Bulldogs 19. Photos by Dan Hockett