The minimum wage is supposed to help entry-level workers, right? So why do many young people lose their jobs when the minimum wage is raised? Watch this short video to find out.
Click here: School district to allow teachers to arm themselves


West Burlington Fans celebrate after their Falcons defeated Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington.

West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (11) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) looks to the basket as Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino tries to block the shot Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks for a shot around Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (32) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) shoots over Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Rel Greer hauls in a rebound against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Notre Dame’s Matt Meeker (2) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks to pass against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

Notre Dame’s Dance Team performed at halftime Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Travon Ashby takes the ball to the basket around Notre Dame’s Dylan Klossing (33) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig protects the ball from Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (right) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Notre Dame’s Dylan Klossing (33) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (11) hauls in a rebound against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino wins the opening tipoff against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.

West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson tries to get to the basket around Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes it to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (1) has a shot blocked by Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch (44) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Serifa Donaldson shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis protects the ball against Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) and Hope Ward (left) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Gaby Price (11) drives by Notre Dame’s Hope Ward Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Chloe Baker (33) shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

Notre Dame’s Catherine Lillie looks to the basket Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch shoots against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.

West Burlington’s Gaby Price drives past Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
What makes a man sexy? What makes a man…a man? Is there something about being the “bad boy”? Or is it more about predictability and reliability? Jim Geraghty of National Review explains.
Obituaries this week
James R. Baker, 93, Burlington, formerly Lomax, IL, died Friday, December 9, 2016
Julia Annette Rittler, 55, Burlington died Sunday, December 11, 2016
Stanley R. Black, 64, Burlington, died Sunday, December 11, 2016
Arlene Ray (Myers) Walker, 91, West Burlington, died Sunday, December 11, 2016
Greg Smutzer, 54, Burlington, died Monday, December 12, 2016
William Manfredi, 52, Burlington died Monday, December 12, 2016
Larry L. Carl, 74, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Erma Lee Curtis Devore, 82, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 13
Alfredo Garza Jr., 76, West Burlington, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Barbara Ann Hall, 71, Burlington, died Monday, December 12, 2016
John “Jack” Swisher, 81, Middletown, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016