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US Households Lose More Than $15,000 a Year, under excessive Biden – Harris Regulations, Report Says

“Federal regulatory costs tax the average American household more than $15,000 per year under the Biden [Harris] administration. That’s more than what they pay for food, clothing, education, or any other household expense other than housing, consuming 17% of income and representing 22% of household expenses.”

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Young people for a return to a Constitutional and Free America

Thank goodness Young people realized that if they didn’t stand up and speak out for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness yesterday (as in this 2012 video), today, and tomorrow they will be living in a very different America tomorrow.
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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.

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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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Independence Day Celebration in WB

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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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West Burlington, Iowa, Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2024.
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Crosstown Baseball: Falcons top Grayhounds, 8-3

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second under the tag by Burlington’s Adrian Perez-Hall (7), Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Burlington’s Christos Kantzavelos (1) slides safe at third beating the tag by West Burlington third baseman Isaac Beard (1) Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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West Burlington Pitcher Conner Bush (15) throws against Burlington Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Burlington Pitcher Christos Kantzavelos (1) throws against West Burlington, Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at Burlington, Iowa. West Burlington defeated Burlington, 8-3.
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Military Appreciation Night at the Bees

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Linda Long of Burlington, with a hand from Bev Hockett of West Burlington, fastens a sign at the entry gate of Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.
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Linda Long of Burlington fastens signs and yellow ribbons at Burlington Bees Ballpark to thank all who serve in the Military for our Security and Freedom, Tuesday, July 2nd , 2024.
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Waterloo ‘East meets West’ Burlington

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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) at bat against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington catcher Emry Watson (42) and pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Ayden Figuereo (99) steals second base against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) tags Waterloo East’s Kade Krusemark (4) out at first on put-back Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Isaac Beard (1) tags Waterloo East’s Maddox Harn (3) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Bush (5) tags Waterloo East’s Caleb Peters (1) out at third Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington Pitcher Silas Lotzow (21) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.
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West Burlington’s Emry Watson (42) throws against Waterloo East, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8.

Waterloo East v. West Burlington, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at West Burlington, Iowa. Waterloo East 16, West Burlington 8. Photos by Dan Hockett

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Falcons dominate Bears, 18-1

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach Oleson congratulates Shona Andersen (30) after a homerun.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shona Andersen (30) is congratulated after hitting a homerun against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Madalynn Knapp (3) rounds the bases against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Lacie Felkins (44) secures the out against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tannisyn Christofferson (45) makes contact against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lyndsey Kelley (39) gets a hit against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Anna Engberg (2) catches a flyball for an out against Danville Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. WBND Falcons defeated Danville Bears, 18-1 in three innings.
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3A’s 15th – ranked Falcons tame Tigers, 13-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Lacie Felkins (44) makes the play from West Burlington – Notre Dame catcher Lyndsey Kelley (39) for the out on New London’s Lillie Gallup (7), Friday, May 31, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London 13-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelley (55) hits a double against New London at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington on Friday, May 31, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated New London 13-2.