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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.
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Study: Social Media Making People Anti-Social

Click here – Study: Social Media Making People Anti-Social, Jealous

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WB whacks WACO, 67-43

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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby splits WACO defenders to the basket Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass takes the ball to the basket against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington’s Shavontae Nelson (55) shoots a three against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots over WACO’s Conner Eichelberger (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington Dance Team and Show Choir perform at halftime of the boys’ game Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots a jumper against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington Head Coach Ryan Shelman chats with the team during a timeout Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer goes to the basket on a fast break against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated WACO, 67-43.
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West Burlington Managers Rachel Patejak (left) and Tristan Randle (right) watch the team play against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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WACO clips WB, 45-47

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks to the basket against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. WACO defeated West Burlington, 45-47.
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West Burlington’s Jerri Price (22) has her shot blocked by WACO’s Halle Kissell (40) Tuesday night in West Burlington. WACO defeated West Burlington, 45-47.
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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson (54) shoots over WACO’s Nadiyah Brown (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. WACO defeated West Burlington, 45-47.
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Burlington falls to Mt. Pleasant, 83-44

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Burlington’s Traven Harris (3) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Jordan Magnani (12) Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 83-44.
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Burlington’s Daxton Washington-Smothers shoots over Mt. Pleasant defenders Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 83-44.
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Burlington’s Austin Brown (2) shoots a three against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 83-44.
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Burlington’s Carlton Martinez-Hale (4) sends the ball to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 83-44.
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Panthers Top Grayhounds, 60-47

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Burlington’s Terria Baker (30) shoots around Mt. Pleasant’s Kalynn Batey (right) Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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Burlington’s Hannah Porter (12) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Abbie Liechty (24) Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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Burlington’s Tarae Warner (22) shoots around Mt. Pleasant defenders Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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Burlington’s Donntasia West (50) shoots around Mt. Pleasant’s Bailey Johnson (right) Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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Burlington’s Emily Murphy (4) sends the ball to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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Burlington’s Alexis Brockway (32) shoots a three over Mt. Pleasant’s Kirsten Smith (1) Saturday afternoon in Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated Burlington, 60-47.
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VIDEO: What’s Holding the Arab World Back?

What’s holding the Arab world back? Why, by nearly every measure, are Muslim nations so far behind the West economically, culturally and scientifically? Bret Stephens, Global View columnist for the Wall Street Journal, explains.

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Obituaries this week

Sylvia Phyllis Busse, 90, Burlington, died Monday, January 30, 2017

Maxine R. Warner, 91, Burlington died Sunday, January 29, 2017

Karen K. Hild, 71, Roseville, IL, formerly Burlington, died Saturday, January 28, 2017

Kathryn Maxine Liechty Fleenor, 89, Burlington, died Sunday, January 29, 2017

John William Miller, 62, Burlington, died Saturday, January 28, 2017

Lyle Magneson, 73, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 30, 2017

Bruce Edwards, 84, West Burlington, died Monday, January 30, 2017

Doloras Eastin, 88, Burlington died Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Lisa Oetken-Bracey, 52, Jacksonville, FL, died Thursday, February 2, 2017