West Burlington, Iowa

Mt. P. Downs W.B., 80-62

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) drives to the basket around a Mt. Pleasant defender Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Tom O’Conner (44) Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Rel Greer takes it to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) goes to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig is fouled going to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass looks to the basket around a Mt. Pleasant defender Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson passes the ball against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) drives to the basket against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots over Mt. Pleasant’s Tom O’Conner (44) Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 80-62.

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School Choice Supporters in Iowa lobby for vouchers

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

Click here: “Education Savings Accounts would allow parents who are enrolling their children in a non-public school to receive state funding into a savings account and parents would be free to use those funds for a variety of educational choices that would meet their child’s specific needs,” Audra Meyers of Clive, a former principal at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Des Moines, said. “…Many families are not in a financial position to select the type of education that is best for their child. Instead, their address determines the education that their child will receive.“Education Savings Accounts would allow parents who are enrolling their children in a non-public school to receive state funding into a savings account and parents would be free to use those funds for a variety of educational choices that would meet their child’s specific needs,” Meyers said. “…Many families are not in a financial position to select the type of education that is best for their child. Instead, their address determines the education that their child will receive.”

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Iowa Association of School Boards Launches new PR campaign called ‘Promise to Iowa’

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

Click here: School signs on to Iowa Association of School Board’s new PR campaign called ‘Promise to Iowa’

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Panthers Eclipse Falcons, 60-23

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis shoots through a forest of Mt. Pleasant hands Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson shoots over a Mt. Pleasant defender Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Gaby Price (10) looks to shoot around Mt. Pleasant’s Maddie Williamson (12) Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Chloe Baker (32) shoots against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Morgan Flowers (24) shoots against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Meghan Ryan (44) passes the ball against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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West Burlington’s Delaney Williams (40) shoots against Mt. Pleasant Thursday night in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant defeated West Burlington, 60-23.

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VIDEOS: Give Generously, Save The Snowflakes!

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

Our nation’s snowflakes are being cared for by colleges and universities across the country. These schools – no, HEROES – are financially supporting cry-ins, hot chocolate, bubbles, kittens, puppies and ponies, crayons, and Play-Doh to comfort these wounded snowflakes. Some schools even canceled exams and classes to ensure that America’s youth are treated with extra care and understanding during these difficult times.

But clearly, state funding – tax-payer dollars – are simply not enough.

Their hopes crushed by the Electoral College, America’s snowflakes are desperately crying out for our help.

What happens when America’s political system shifts to the Right? America’s precious young snowflakes lose their minds, and folks, this is no laughing matter!

Save The Snowflakes Testimonial

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Black Man Arrested in Mississippi Church Arson with ‘Vote Trump’ Spray Painted on Outside Wall

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 24, 2016

Click here: Andrew McClinton, 45, was arrested and charged with felony first-degree arson of a place of worship in connection with the November 1st burning of the predominately black Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church of Greenville, Mississippi, of which McClinton was a member. The church which burned was spray-painted with the words “Vote Trump” just one week before the presidential election.

Andrew McClinton, of Leland, Mississippi arrested and charged with felony first-degree arson of a place of worship.

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West Burlington Duals Meet

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 22, 2016

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Falcon 152-pounder Tucker Moore is tended to after he injured his leg in a match against Burlington’s Brennan Creelman Tuesday night in West Burlington. Moore was able to continue the match where he defeated Creelman in a 12-9 decision.

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Burlington 285-pounder Broc Garlow looks to the ref for the pin of WBNDD’s Drake Fox Tuesday night in West Burlington.

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Falcon 126-pounder Wayne Briggs pins Pekin’s Elijah Sieren Tuesday night in West Burlington.

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L&M 138-pounder Max Mashek (top) cradles WBNDD’s Mitchell Trexel (bottom) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Mashek defeated Trexel in an 8-2 decision.

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L&M 145-pounder Austin Leopard (top) wrestles WBNDD’s Dominic Floryancic (bottom) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Leopard pinned Floryancic.

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Falcon 152-pounder Tucker Moore (top) wrestles Burlington’s Brennan Creelman (bottom) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Moore defeated Creelman in a 12-9 decision.

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Falcon 132-pounder Wayne Briggs (top) wrestles Burlington’s Bryce Angle (bottom) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Briggs pinned Angle.

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Falcon 170-pounder Tyler Hill (top) wrestles L&M’s Samuel Kessel (bottom) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Kessel pinned Hill.

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Falcon 182-pounder Josiah Ruiz (bottom) wrestles L&M’s Hunter Connor (top) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Connor pinned Ruiz.

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The Most Depressing Media Moments in 2016

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Post date December 22, 2016

Click here: Six times Donald J. Trump depressed the media

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VIDEO: WWII Vets visit WWII Museum

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 21, 2016

With a hero’s welcome, the Gary Sinise Foundation brought WWII veterans and their guardians to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. One-of-a-kind experience that included a tour of this incredible museum, as well as entertainment, celebratory meals and an opportunity for community with their fellow veterans.

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Illinois loses more residents in 2016, 2015, & 2014 than any other state

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 21, 2016