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Obituaries this week

Carl James (Jim) Siefken , 87, Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017

Harold C. Morawitz, 99, Burlington died Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Raymond Francis Eibes, 97, Omaha, formerly Burlington, died Sunday, February 19, 2017

Mary L. Greer, 91, Burlington, died Monday, February 20, 2017

Norma Jean Lair, 78, Burlington died Friday, February 24, 2017

Lyle Dewey Graham, 89, Marshalltown, formerly Burlington, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Daniel Lloyd Bell Sr., 80, Burlington, died Friday, February 24, 2017

Jim “Franco” Franciskovich, 52, West Burlington, died Friday, February 24, 2017

William “Billy” R. Mehaffy, 22, rural New London died Saturday, February 25, 2017

Ferrel Dean Brandt, 77, Marion, died Sunday, February 26, 2017

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Falcons fall to Tipton in District Semifinal, 78-66

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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) delivers the ball to the basket around Tipton’s Andrew Stewart (12) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer (center) passes the ball between Tipton defenders during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper between Tipton defenders during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear looks to the basket during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) scrambles for a loose ball during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks to the basket during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots over Tipton’s Logan Hoffman during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots around Tipton’s Zachary Ford (3) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Breuer (23) shoots a three over Tipton’s Jacob Tischuk (30) during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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Fans Support Falcons at Semifinal

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West Burlington Students cheer for their Falcons during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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West Burlington Fans turned out in force to support their Falcons during District semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Tipton defeated West Burlington, 78-66.
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VIDEO: Who Was Paul Revere and Why Should You Care?

Do you know who Paul Revere was? He is one of America’s key historical figures. Want to know what he did? Eric Metaxas, New York Times #1 bestselling author, shares the remarkable story.

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VIDEO: Why Are Your Payroll Taxes So High?

Did you know the government deducts money out of every paycheck you get? Do you know where that money goes? Watch this short video on payroll taxes to learn more.

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Super Conference Championship Celebration

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West Burlington’s Rel Greer lets out a cheer while cutting the net in celebration of their Super Conference Championship Friday night.
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VIDEO: USS Iowa Battleship

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Obituaries this week

Gertrude M. Fletcher, 101, Burlington died Saturday, February 11, 2017

Infant Olivia Hannah Holze, was stillborn Friday, February 10, 2017

Dr. Charles M. Hendricks, 94, Burlington died Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Kathryn Lois “Kay” Anderson, 86, Burlington, died Friday, February 17, 2017

June Elizabeth Current, 92, Burlington died Monday, February 13, 2017

Frederick Albine Spanhut Jr., 95, Burlington, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Larry L. Sandy, 78, West Burlington, died Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Terry-lee Dock Hinesley, 74, Burlington, died Friday, February 17, 2017

Mary C. Devore, 80, Iowa City, died Friday, February 17, 2017

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Super Falcons win Super Conference Title

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West Burlington Coaches, Players, and Fans react at the buzzer signaling their Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington Fans show their support during the Falcons’ game against Lone Tree Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer delivers the ball to the basket against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) looks to the basket against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) hits a three against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) takes it to the basket against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots a jumper against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.
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West Burlington Coaches, Players, and Fans watch as Travon Ashby shoots a free throw late in the game against Lone Tree during the Southeast Iowa Super Conference Championship Friday night at SCC in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 74-69.