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Falcons fall to Mid-Prairie in District Semi, 6-2 (Part-1)

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West Burlington Teammates are disappointed after losing to Mid-Prairie in District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jayden Zurita looks to plate in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks makes contact with the ball in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brice Mennen secures the out in the District-10 Semifinal against Mid-Prairie Tuesday night in Iowa City. The rain delayed game was completed Wednesday. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Daniel Crooks celebrates after hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (00) congratulates Daniel Crooks for hitting a 2-run homer in fourth inning to momentarily tie it up with Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Dalton Machholz (13) dives safely back to first as Mid-Prairie Pitcher Ashton Bush throws the put-back to First Baseman Jared Miller (17) in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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Falcons fall to Mid-Prairie in District Semi, 6-2 (Part-2)

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West Burlington Second Baseman Drake Day gets the force out against Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Leftfielder Colton Hohenthaner catches a fly ball against Mid-Prairie in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine looks to tag Mid-Prairie’s Ryan Miller (9) at the plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Catcher Dreyton LaVeine just misses the tag on Mid-Prairie’s Ryan Miller (9) at the plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Daniel Crooks sends one to plate in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaViene makes contact in the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Tate Snodgrass retires Mid-Prairie in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Tate Snodgrass looks to the plate in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Drake Day snags an infield fly in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Shortstop Jayden Zurita tries to make the play on Mid-Prairie’s Karson Gingerich (5) in the seventh inning of the District-10 Semifinal Wednesday night in Iowa City. Mid-Prairie defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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VIDEO: A young, single, black woman, recently discovered that’s she’s a racist, sexist, misogynist. How in the world did this happen?

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Professor warns Democrats: Generation Z nothing like Millennials

Click here: Keystone College professor Jeff Brauer says Generation Z (born after 2000) is more libertarian on social issues and moderate-conservative on fiscal and security issues, closely fitting the mold of moderate Republicans. Democrats need to worry.
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HEATED: CNN Alisyn Camerota Battles Sebastian Gorka over ‘Fake News’ Trump – Russia Collusion

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Falcons burned by Comets, 5-4

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West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates show their disappointment after losing to West Liberty in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Adriana Moad (7) catches a West Liberty fly ball in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches an infield fly in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lexy Davis hits the ball in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Second Baseman Alyssa Dameron (10) throws the ball to first base in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Alyssa Dameron (10) celebrates after scoring in the Regional Semifinal Friday night in West Liberty. West Liberty defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 5-4.
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Omaha Man Arrested for Threats Against Iowa Senator Joni Ernst

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Falcons Advance over Hawks, 16-7

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Stutsman (19) rounds the bases after hitting a homerun in the first inning of the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Maddie Stutsman (19) is congratulated by teammates at the plate after hitting a homerun in the first inning of the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Adriana Moad (7) is tagged out after being caught off base by Central Lee First Baseman Andrea Benner (21) in the second inning of the Regional Quarterfinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Moad evaded the tag long enough for her teammate Makenna Davis score at home. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Cassie Powers (12) rounds the bases after hitting a solo homerun in the second inning of the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Olivia Baker (32) is congratulated by teammates Maddie Stutsman (19) and Lexy Davis (right) after striking out a Central Lee batter in the Regional Quarterfinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Cassie Powers (12) secures the out during the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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Central Lee’s Andrea Benner (21) is safe at home after West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis bobbles the ball during the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Lexy Davis’ fruitlessly pleas with the umpire while Central Lee’s Andrea Benner (21) scores at the plate during the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Jashira Baylark (23) catches a fly ball in the fifth inning of the Regional Quarterfinal with Central Lee Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 16-7.
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Obituaries this week

Donald “Doc” L. Hillard, 78, Burlington died Monday, July 3, 2017

William Richard Green, 69, of Burlington, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Marjorie Juanita Wagler, 90, Burlington died Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Johnny Lee McCabe, 58, Burlington, died Monday, July 3, 2017

Josephine Annette Snyder, 72, West Burlington, died Thursday, July 6, 2017

Waunieta (Ellie) Ruth Kerby, 92, West Burlington, died Saturday, July 8, 2017

Joshua David Allen Hall, 40, Burlington died Wednesday, July 5, 2017

LeRoy Dale Schaaf, 83, Cedar Rapids, formerly Burlington, died Monday, July 10, 2017

Josephine Annette Snyder, 72, West Burlington, died Thursday, July 6, 2017

Doris Jean Stearns, 79, Burlington, died Monday, July 10, 2017

Reverend DuWayne Vernon Winters, 78, Burlington, died Saturday, July 8, 2017

Victor W. Busse, 89, Burlington, died Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Betty B. Thye, 99, Burlington, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Thomas A. Puhy, 70, of Burlington, died Thursday, July 13, 2017

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West Burlington July 4th 2017 Celebration

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The Color Guard leads the parade for West Burlington’s July 4th Celebration Tuesday afternoon.
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Grand Marshall for the West Burlington July 4th parade is Dan West.
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West Burlington Mayor Hans Trousil throws candy to a young spectator during the West Burlington July 4th parade.