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Record 94,708,000 Americans Not in Labor Force

“A record 94,708,000 Americans were not in the labor force in May — 664,000 more than in April — and the labor force participation rate dropped two-tenths of a point to 62.6 percent, near its 38-year low.”
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WB School District Honors Retirees

Photo by Dan Hockett Retiring School Nurse Deb Trousil (right) is presented an award by School Board VP Andy Crowner (left) recognizing her for her 24-years of dedicated service. Trousil received a standing ovation by school staff members during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
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Retiring School Nurse Deb Trousil (right) is presented an award by School Board VP Andy Crowner (left) recognizing her for her 24-years of dedicated service. Trousil received a standing ovation by school staff members during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
Photo by Dan Hockett Pamela Dow (right),retiring  Elementary School Secretary, is presented an award by School Board Member Lee Boughton (left) recognizing her for 24-years of dedicated service during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
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Pamela Dow (right),retiring Elementary School Secretary, is presented an award by School Board Member Lee Boughton (left) recognizing her for 24-years of dedicated service during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
Photo by Dan Hockett Kathy Henderson (right), retiring K-12 Talented and Gifted Teacher, is presented an award by School Board VP Andy Crowner (left) recognizing her for 17-years of dedicated service during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
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Kathy Henderson (right), retiring K-12 Talented and Gifted Teacher, is presented an award by School Board VP Andy Crowner (left) recognizing her for 17-years of dedicated service during a retirement ceremony in the High School Auditorium Thursday afternoon.
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Grayhounds batter Falcons, 13-1, 14-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Alexis Davis connects for the Falcons’ sole RBI against Burlington Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Alexis Davis connects for the Falcons’ sole RBI against Burlington Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Madeline Stutsman watches a Burlington batter swing and miss a pitch from Olivia Baker Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Madeline Stutsman watches a Burlington batter swing and miss a pitch from Olivia Baker Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington First Baseman Bailey Hanks makes the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-1.
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Burlington First Baseman Bailey Hanks makes the out against West Burlington – Notre Dame Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Jashira Baylark throws the ball against Burlington Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Jashira Baylark throws the ball against Burlington Wednesday at Wagner Field in Burlington. Burlington defeated WBND, 13-1, 14-0.
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FOX News Viewers tops CNN & MSNBC combined

Click here: FNC averaged 2M total viewers while CNN bagged 891K viewers and MSNBC snared 824K viewers.
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Falcons Top WACO, 12-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman, Haley Rogers, gets the out against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman, Haley Rogers, gets the out against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett WACO Centerfielder Mayme Hinh (right) and Leftfielder Jennifer Shumaker (left) collide going for a fly ball Tuesday night against WBND in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
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WACO Centerfielder Mayme Hinh (right) and Leftfielder Jennifer Shumaker (left) collide going for a fly ball Tuesday night against WBND in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) steals second in front of WACO Second baseman Anna Hartzler Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) steals second in front of WACO Second baseman Anna Hartzler Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Cassie Powers sends the ball over the plate against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Cassie Powers sends the ball over the plate against WACO Tuesday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated WACO, 12-0 in three innings.
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CDC: 80% of public swimming pools failed health inspections

Click here: 80 Percent Of Public Swimming Pools Fail Health Inspections
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Why Did America Fight the Korean War?

What was the Korean War? And why was America involved in such a faraway conflict? Was the United States’ sacrifice–35,000 killed, over 100,000 wounded–worth it? Historian Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, shares the fascinating story of a transformative war that many have forgotten.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame 2016 State Track Champions

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West Burlington Class of 2016

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Seniors pose for photo Friday. Graduation ceremonies will be Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.
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West Burlington High School Seniors pose for photo Friday. Graduation ceremonies will be Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Class of 2016 participates in the parade of graduates by elementary school students Friday morning in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Class of 2016 participates in the parade of graduates by elementary school students Friday morning in West Burlington.
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Study: Human Brain is programmed for Afternoon Nap

Revealed: Why our brains get so tired in the afternoon.
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