Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington teammates, Emersyn Hopkins (5), Emma Burke (7), Jemma Bowman (1) and Brenna Shafer (3), celebrate after defeating Danville, 25-17,25-17,25-15 Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington teammates, Emersyn Hopkins (5), Emma Burke (7), Jemma Bowman (1) and Brenna Shafer (3), celebrate after defeating Danville, 25-17,25-17,25-15 Tuesday, October 13, 2026. WB E.Hopkins (5), E. Burke (7), J. Bowman (1) and B. Shafer (3)WB E.Hopkins (5), E. Burke (7), J. Bowman (1) and B. Shafer (3)Prep Volleyball: Danville Bears v West Burlington Falcons Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at West Burlington Arnold High School. Falcons swept the Bears, 25-17,25-17,25-15. Photos by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb (9) tallied 24-kills against Danville. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Emersyn Hopkins (5) racked up 40-assists for the Falcons. Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kiana O’Brien (15) served 17 for 17 with one ace.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kiana O’Brien (15) had 14-digs for the Falcons.WB K. Webb (9)WB B. Shafer (3)WB J. Bowman (1)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB E. Hopkins (5)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB E. Hopkins (5)WB J. Bowman (1)WB E. Hopkins (5)WB K. Webb (9)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB E. Hopkins (5)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. O’Brien (15)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB K. Webb (9)WB E. Burke (7)Prep Volleyball: Danville Bears v West Burlington Falcons Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at West Burlington Arnold High School. Falcons swept the Bears, 25-17,25-17,25-15. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Liberty field goal attempt with 10-seconds left in game while trailing 40-42 goes wide right.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons celebrate thrill of victory, while West Liberty Comets feel the agony of defeat.Falcon Cheerleaders celebrate the win!WBND T. Warner (7), WL P. Shield (11)WBND R. Kipp (11), WL P. Shield (11)WBND R. Kipp (11), WL P. Shield (11)WBND R. Kipp (11), WL P. Shield (11)WBND S. Dzawo (6), WL P. Shield (11)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nupp (18)WBND J. Nanthan (1), K. Porter (21)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND S. Dzawo (6), S. Guihan (53), D. Newberry (79)WBND S. Dzawo (6)WBND G. Reid (0)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND LJ Harris (4)WBND J. Nanthan (1), S. Guihan (53), K. Porter (21)Fumble!!WBND J. Nanthan (1), D. Newberry (79)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND G. Reid (0)WB Band MembersWB Band MembersWB Band MemberWB Band MemberWB Band MemberWB Band MemberWB Band MemberWB Band MembersWB Band MemberWBND S. Dzawo (6)WBND S. Dzawo (6)WBND K. Porter (21), S. Guihan (53)WBND S. Guihan (53)WBND J. Nanthan (1), T. Warner (7), J. LaVelle (70), G. Boelens (57)WL P. Shield (11), WBND J. Nupp (18)WBND T. Warner (7)WBND T. Warner (7)WBND K. Porter (21)WBND K. Porter (21)WBND K. Porter (21)WBND G. Reid (0)Comet turnover, Falcon recoveryWBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND K. Porter (21), S. Guihan (53)WBND K. Porter (21)WL L. Wainwright (28)WBND T. Warner (7), WL M. Cardona (11)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND J. Nanthan (1)WBND T. Warner (7)WBND S. Dzawo (6), G. Boelens (57)Falcon CheerleadersFalcon CheerleadersPrep football: West Liberty Comets v West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons, Friday October 9, 2026 on Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington, Iowa. Falcons defeated the Comets 42-40. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Elley Frank (6), Emma Burke (7) and Brenna Shafer (3) celebrate their win over Mediapolis Thursday in West Burlington.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Kaylee Webb (9) spikes past Mediapolis’ Kaedyn Myers (7).Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Emersyn Hopkins (5), Jemma Bowman (1), Kaylee Webb (9) and Lydia Armstrong (34) celebrate a point against Mediapolis Thursday.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (34) dives to keep ball in play against Mediapolis Thursday in West Burlington.WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB A. Jeffries (19)WB E. Frank (6), E. Burke (7)WB A. Jeffries (19)WB Falcon MascotWB K. Webb (9)WB A. Jeffries (19)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB K. Webb (9)WB E. Burke (7), M K. Myers (7)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB E. Frank (6), E. Burke (7) M M. Thie (2)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB A. Jeffries (19)WB B. Shafer (3)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB L. Armstrong (34)WB E. Frank (6), E. Burke (7)WB E. Frank (6), E. Burke (7) E. Hopkins (5)WB K. Webb (9), L. Armstrong (34)WB K. Webb (9), L. Armstrong (34), E. Hopkins (5)WB E. Frank (6), E. Burke (7) B. Shafer (3)Prep Volleyball: Mediapolis Bullettes v West Burlington Falcons, Thursday, October 8, 2026 at West Burlington High School. West Burlington swept Mediapolis, 25-17, 25-22, 25-19. Photos by Dan Hockett
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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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.
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.
Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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. Photo by Dan Hockett 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.Photo by Dan Hockett 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 MenkeWBND’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. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Isabella Callison (22) is fouled delivering ball to the basket.Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Lydia Armstrong (4) shoots a jumper as New London’s Molly Proost (3) defends.Photo by Dan Hockett 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
