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How Do You Judge America?

Is the United States an exceptional country that has played a uniquely good role in history? Or is it a typical country, perhaps even a uniquely bad one considering the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow? On this, the Left and Right do not agree.

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Falcons Fall to Bears, 45-42

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jerrilynn Price drives to the basket past Danville’s Madonna Stuflick Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
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West Burlington’s Jerrilynn Price drives to the basket past Danville’s Madonna Stuflick Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Gaby Price sends the ball to the basket against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price sends the ball to the basket against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins shoots a three against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
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West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins shoots a three against Danville Friday night in Danville. Danville defeated West Burlington, 45-42.
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NOAA Relies On ‘Compromised’ Thermometers That Inflate US Warming Trend

Click here: “The majority of weather stations used by NOAA to detect climate change temperature signal have been compromised by encroachment of artificial surfaces like concrete, asphalt, and heat sources like air conditioner exhausts,” Anthony Watts, a seasoned meteorologist and lead author of the study, said in a statement Thursday.

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WBHS Hosts ‘Bridges Out Of Poverty’

Photo by Dan Hockett Jim Ott speaks in front of 150 area academic, government, and business representatives about Bridges Out of Poverty program Wednesday at West Burlington High School.
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Jim Ott speaks in front of 150 area academic, government, and business representatives about Bridges Out of Poverty program Wednesday at West Burlington High School.
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Falcons Nip Tigers, 60-56

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear delivers the ball to the net against New London Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear delivers the ball to the net against New London Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Jayden Flowers takes the ball to the hoop against West Burlington Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
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New London’s Jayden Flowers takes the ball to the hoop against West Burlington Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) hits a jumper against New London Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass (25) hits a jumper against New London Tuesday night in New London. West Burlington defeated New London, 60-56.
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How Do We Make Society Better?

How do you want to improve America? By focusing on improving and refining yourself? Or by transforming society? The answer to that question will reveal whether you’re on the Left or the Right.

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Obituaries this week

Arnold William “Bill” Fuhrer, 84, Burlington died Sunday, December 13, 2015

Joe Wade Lewis, 54, Burlington, died at  Wednesday, December 9, 2015

George A. Newman, 92, Burlington, died Sunday, December 13, 2015

Doris Virginia Westerbeck, 92, Burlington, died Sunday, December 13, 2015

James Craig Glasgow, Sr., 88, West Burlington, died Sunday, December 13, 2015

Jack Eldon Wynn, 88, rural West Burlington died Monday, December 14, 2015

Leona Coletta Miskovic, 77, Burlington died Tuesday, December 15, 2015

James Rush, 57, Keokuk, died Monday, December 14, 2015

Hazel Marie Lord, 104, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Floyd “Bud” Radestock, 96, Burlington, died Sunday, December 13, 2015

Gary “Benny” Benjamin Nelson, 72, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Robert Dean “Bob” Crawford, 61, Burlington, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Terry Lee Loving, 64, Wayland, formerly Aledo, Illinois died Monday, December 14, 2015

Dustin Blair Ruggles, 40, Burlington died Thursday, December 17, 2015

River Rose Paull, 3 months, Burlington, died Thursday, December 17, 2015

 Lorenzo P. Diego, 91, West Branch, died Thursday, December 17, 2015

Anita Genelle Kohl, 80, Burlington, died Saturday, December 19, 2015

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How Big Should Government Be?

How big should the government be? And what is its proper role in the daily lives of Americans? The Left and Right have opposite answers.

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W.B. downs Warriors, 66-63

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Rooks DeRosear delivers another two to the basket against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington. DeRosear scored 27-points on the night. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
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West Burlington’s Rooks DeRosear delivers another two to the basket against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington. DeRosear scored 27-points on the night. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita shoots a three against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington. Zurita scored 20-points for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
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West Burlington’s Jayden Zurita shoots a three against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington. Zurita scored 20-points for the Falcons. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner puts up a jump shot against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington.  West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner puts up a jump shot against Van Buren Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 66-63.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington fans take time for a selfie during the game Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington fans take time for a selfie during the game Friday night in West Burlington.
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NY Times Poll: Most Americans say ‘NO’ to Assault Weapons Ban

Click here: New York Times Poll Shows Majority Of Americans Don’t Want ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban

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