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Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

“Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life’s setbacks — including death itself — at the university’s 114th Commencement on June 12, 2005.”
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Fort Madison / West Burlington scrimmage to benefit area food pantry

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West Burlington’s Parker Lau (4) shoots a jumper around Ft Madison’s Nolan Guzman (25) Saturday night in West Burlington. WB 68 – FM 48.
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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) hits a layup.
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West Burlington’s Conner Bush (2) drives around Jordan Simpson (11) Saturday night.
‘Achieve’ basketball scrimmage between Fort Madison Bloodhounds and West Burlington Falcons to benefit an area food pantry at West Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, November 19, 2022. FM 48 – WB 68. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Falcons scrimmage Bloodhounds to benefit local food pantry

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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) goes to the basket around Fort Madison’s Irelynd Sargent (15) Saturday night at West Burlington. Ft. Madison 57 – West Burlington 41.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) drives the lane against Ft. Madison Saturday night.
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West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (12) looks for two around Fort Madison’s Irelynd Sargent (15) at West Burlington Saturday. Ft. Madison 57 – West Burlington 41.
‘Achieve’ basketball scrimmage between Fort Madison Bloodhounds and West Burlington Falcons to benefit an area food pantry at West Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, November 19, 2022. FM 57 – WB 41. Photos by Dan Hockett
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Iowa Sports Volleyball West Burlington

WB’s McKenna Marlow signs with SCC Blackhawks

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow signs with SCC Blackhawks for volleyball Wednesday. From left; Jason (father), McKenna, and April (mother) Marlow.
West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow signs with Southeastern Community College Blackhawks Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Photos by Dan Hockett
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WB’s Isabelle Ritter signs with SCC Blackhawks

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West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter signs with SCC for volleyball Wednesday. Front (l-r); Lynn (grandmother), Isabelle, Jesse (mother), and Abigail (sister) Ritter. Back row, Chris (father), and Steve (grandfather) Ritter.
West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter signs with Southeastern Community College Blackhawks for volleyball Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Photos by Dan Hockett

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WB’s Sophia Armstrong signs with Winona State Warriors

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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong signs with Winona State for volleyball Wednesday. From left; Paul (father), Sophia, Holly (mother), and Lydia (sister) Armstrong.
West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong signs with Winona State Warriors for volleyball Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
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Falcons’ season ended by E-B-F Rockets

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West Burlington volleyball team members leave the court after a loss to Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in the Class 2A region-8 final, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield. Falcons fell to EBF 22-25, 13-25, 21-25. West Burlington Falcons ended their season with 37-7 record.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) scores a point against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont’s Aliya Wagamon (46) in the region-8 final, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (21) sends the ball over the net against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in the region-8 final, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield.
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West Burlington’s MaKenna Marlow (10) dives to keep the ball in play against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in the region-8 final, Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield.
Iowa Class-2A region-8 volleyball final between 10th –ranked West Burlington Falcons and 7th –ranked Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield, Iowa. Falcons fell to E-B-F; 22-25, 13-25, 21-25. West Burlington Falcons ended their season with a 37-7 record.
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Iowa Class-2A region-8 volleyball final between 10th –ranked West Burlington Falcons and 7th –ranked Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Fairfield, Iowa. Falcons fell to E-B-F; 22-25, 13-25, 21-25. West Burlington Falcons ended their season with a 37-7 record.
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Iowa Sports Volleyball West Burlington

West Burlington sweeps Pella Christian Eagles! Falcons advance to Region-8 Final

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Class 2A’s 10th –ranked West Burlington teammates celebrate after sweeping Pella Christian, 3-0, in the Class-2A Region-8 semifinal Monday night at West Burlington. Tenth ranked Falcons won, 25-13, 25-21, 25-18.
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West Burlington’s Lauren Glasgow (5), Isabelle Ritter (21), Abbey Bence (20), Sophia Armstrong (19) celebrate with Coach Maureen Heath after their Region-8 semifinal win over Pella Christian Monday night at West Burlington. Tenth ranked Falcons won, 25-13, 25-21, 25-18.
Iowa Class 2A’s 10th –ranked West Burlington sweeps Pella Christian, 3-0, in the Class-2A Region-8 semifinal Monday, October 24, 2022 at West Burlington. West Burlington won, 25-13, 25-21, 25-18.
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WB Falcons Volleyball SEISC-South Champs

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Front (l-r): Taryn Snodgrass, Isabella Blaufuss, Lauren Summers, Carli Cline, Jayonna Hiley, Mady Hamelton. Back (l-r): Head Coach Maureen Heath, Isabella Callison, Ale Kellen, McKenna Marlow, Isabelle Ritter, Sophia Armstrong, Abbey Bence, Taryn Havener, Lauren Glasgow, Brenna Beggs, Asst. Coach Telisha Fedele.
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Falcons sweep Van Buren in quarterfinal, 3-0

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Class 2A’s 10th–ranked West Burlington volleyball team celebrates 3-0 win over Van Buren in regional quarterfinal Wednesday, October 19th 2022 at West Burlington. West Burlington won 25-13, 25-8, 25-9.
Iowa Class 2A’s 10th–ranked West Burlington Falcons volleyball team v. Van Buren in region-8 quarterfinal on Wednesday, October 19th 2022 in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-13, 25-8, 25-9.
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