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Danville Downs Falcons, 59-37

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Kinsey Petersen goes to the basket against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
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Danville’s Kinsey Petersen goes to the basket against West Burlington Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (right) is fouled going to the lane by Danville’s McKenzie Speer (23) Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
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West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt (right) is fouled going to the lane by Danville’s McKenzie Speer (23) Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins passes the ball Friday night against Danville in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
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West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins passes the ball Friday night against Danville in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Tori Moore goes to the basket against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
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West Burlington’s Tori Moore goes to the basket against Danville Friday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 59-37.
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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

West Burlington JH Cheerleaders

Photo by Dan Hockett L-R: Raylee Ross, Jianna Barshinger, Alonna Wilmot.
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L-R: Raylee Ross, Jianna Barshinger, Alonna Wilmot.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame – Danville Wrestling

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Tristan Garcia, Dylan Willey, Noah Graham, Kenji Yohena, Wayne Briggs. Back (l-r): Rodrigo Ramos, Luke Shipley, Coleton Masterson, Gage Jarrett, Sam Banks. Not pictured: Ryan McElderry.
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Front (l-r): Tristan Garcia, Dylan Willey, Noah Graham, Kenji Yohena, Wayne Briggs.
Back (l-r): Rodrigo Ramos, Luke Shipley, Coleton Masterson, Gage Jarrett, Sam Banks.
Not pictured: Ryan McElderry.
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Burlington Iowa News Political West Burlington

Obama Sets Wealth Gap Record

Click here: Under Obama the wealth gap between America’s high income group and everyone else has reached record high levels.

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

West Burlington Boys JV Basketball

Photo by Dan Hockett Front (l-r): Masin Shullaw, John Glascock, Connor Hand, Taylor Martin, Chase Juarez, Marqueall Walton, Dayton Johnson. Back (l-r): Mark Bell, Slater Gifford, Landen Greer, Coach Rick Raleigh, Shavontae Nelson, Travon Ashby, Jamar Lewis, Brice Mennen.
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Front (l-r): Masin Shullaw, John Glascock, Connor Hand, Taylor Martin, Chase Juarez, Marqueall Walton, Dayton Johnson.
Back (l-r): Mark Bell, Slater Gifford, Landen Greer, Coach Rick Raleigh, Shavontae Nelson, Travon Ashby, Jamar Lewis, Brice Mennen.
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Burlington Health Iowa News West Burlington

‘It Kills Viruses, Fungi and Bacteria Continuously’: Could Copper Hold the Solution to Hospital Superbugs?

Click here: The germ-killing powers of copper have been well-established since ancient times, but besides a few copper doorknobs — shown to kill 95 percent of superbugs like pneumonia and MRSA — the metal is noticeably absent from many medical facilities.
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Basketball Iowa New London Sports West Burlington

Falcons Take New London, 66-54

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) takes the ball to the basket against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) takes the ball to the basket against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Da’shon Johnson takes aim at the basket from beyond the arc against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
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West Burlington’s Da’shon Johnson takes aim at the basket from beyond the arc against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (40) is good for two against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
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West Burlington’s Clay Siefken (40) is good for two against New London Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Tristan Kadel hits two against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
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New London’s Tristan Kadel hits two against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated New London, 66-54.
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Basketball Iowa New London Sports West Burlington

Tigers Clip Falcons, 50-47

Photo by Dan Hockett Wes Burlington’s Amber DesJardins is fouled driving the lane by New London’s Emily Parks Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
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Wes Burlington’s Amber DesJardins is fouled driving the lane by New London’s Emily Parks Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Morgan Christner goes to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
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New London’s Morgan Christner goes to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann (4) fights for a rebound with New London’s Emily Parks Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
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West Burlington’s Shaelyn Thomann (4) fights for a rebound with New London’s Emily Parks Tuesday night in West Burlington. New London defeated West Burlington, 50-47.
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Obituaries this week

Jerry Allen Kaufman, 79, of Burlington, died Monday, December 15, 2014

Emily P. Lange, 93, Burlington died Tuesday, December 16, 2014

John Robert Nollen, 56, Kansas City, MO, formerly Burlington died Monday, December 15, 2014

Marilyn Elizabeth Wagenbach, 83, rural Burlington died Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Richard Lawrence Shofe, 83, Burlington, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Myrtle Schwerin, 80, Burlington, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Amanda “Marya” Wagoner, 41, Burlington, died Friday, December 19, 2014

Rikki Allan Powell, 62, Burlington, died Thursday, December 18, 2014

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West Burlington Wrestling Cheerleaders

Photo by Dan Hockett L-R: Lydia Vance, Timber Newman, Athena Moad, Tessa Piper, Kinnedi Springsteen Brown.
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L-R: Lydia Vance, Timber Newman, Athena Moad, Tessa Piper, Kinnedi Springsteen Brown.