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Obituaries this week

Larry Blacksmith, 74, Burlington died Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Michael E. Parrish, 60, Burlington died Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Barbara M. Crawford, 95, Burlington died Thursday, February 9, 2017

Clarence Dean Baker, 67, Burlington, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Arnold Wayne Ferrel, 73, Burlington, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Edward Earl Scheu, 102, Burlington, died Thursday, February 9, 2017

Caroline “Johnnie” Harris, 83, Burlington died Friday, February 10, 2017

Gary Duane Green, 73, West Burlington, died Friday, February 10, 2017

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Mixed results for Iowa student achievement as education spending increases

Click here: Mixed results for Iowa student achievement as education spending increases
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Des Moines Public School Board Unanimously Approves “Sanctuary” Resolutions

Click here: “Schools shall not permit ICE officials to access students, their families or district staff and contractors at schools without having first contacted and processed their request and all relevant documentation through the superintendent,” Des Moines School Board Chair Teree Caldwell-Johnson says.
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VIDEO: House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi thinks President Bush is in office

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi thinks President Bush is in office right now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2czvd61mR0

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‘Leftist Fight Club’ trains students to fight Republicans

Click here: The “Knights for Socialism” group held a workshop Sunday to teach left-wing students how to “BASH THE FASH” with a “Leftist Fight Club” to physically assault Republicans.
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Campaign Records: Soros Fund Execs Funded Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, John McCain, John Kasich, Lindsey Graham in 2016

Click here – Campaign Records: Soros Fund Execs Funded Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, John McCain, John Kasich, Lindsey Graham in 2016
Billionaire George Soros – Convicted Felon and backer of Democratic Party
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Rasmussen – 54% approve of President Trump’s job performance.

Click here: 54% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance.
Donald J. Trump
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WBHS Large Group Speech Showcase

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Mason Forquer (top) and Braxtyn Freeman (on back) perform “Improv Tonight!” in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Samantha Myers performs “World’s Worst Nanny” as a Solo Mime in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Adriana Moad with Braxtyn Freeman performs in “Another Hundred People” in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Makenna Brockett with Braxtyn Freeman performs in “Another Hundred People” in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Athena Moad with Braxtyn Freeman performs in “Another Hundred People” in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Eric Fields (far left), HS/JH Language Arts Instructor, addresses the audience after members of the Large Speech Group finished their performance of “Hearing the Silent Cry” in the First Annual Large Group Speech Showcase at West Burlington High School Auditorium Thursday night.
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Trousil Signs with UNI

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West Burlington Senior Isaiah Trousil signs a National Letter of Intent to play football for the University of Northern Iowa, a NCAA Division 1 School. Isaiah Trousil is a two-time Iowa Class 2A State Champion in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash. Joining Isaiah at the signing is (from left) WBND Football Coach Nick Breuer, Parents Andrea Stewart and Ronnie Stewart.
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Cooking with vegetable oil could increase your risk of DEMENTIA

Click here: Eating a diet rich in vegetable oil could put you at risk for dementia, experts warn. Vegetable oil is more likely to cause plaque build up in the brain, a known precursor to serious neurodegenerative diseases. Experts say consumers would do well to replace vegetable oils with olive, coconut, avocado or peanut oils.