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Falcons fall to Lady Jays at State, 9-4

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons show their disappointment after losing to Bondurant – Farrar, 9-4, in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Reagan Rogerson, Kiera Brown.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons show their disappointment after losing to Bondurant – Farrar, 9-4, in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Left to right: Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Brandall Diaz, Reagan Rogerson, Kiera Brown.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame's Jayla Kreiss (24) slides safe at home after Bondurant – Farrar Catcher Annika Ekstam lost the ball in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Jayla Kreiss (24) slides safe at home after Bondurant – Farrar Catcher Annika Ekstam lost the ball in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame base runner Jashira Baylark and Bondurant – Farrar Third Baseman Kenzie Adkins look for the call in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Baylark was called out. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame base runner Jashira Baylark and Bondurant – Farrar Third Baseman Kenzie Adkins look for the call in the sixth inning of the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Baylark was called out. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz makes the tag from a throw by Pitcher Kori Mesecher against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Brandall Diaz makes the tag from a throw by Pitcher Kori Mesecher against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Fielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly-ball against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Center Fielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly-ball against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one over the plate against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson fires one over the plate against Bondurant – Farrar in the Class 3A State Quarterfinal Monday at Fort Dodge. Bondurant – Farrar defeated West Burlington – Notre Dame, 9-4.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team journeys to State Tournament in Fort Dodge

Photo by Dan Hockett Last minute packing, hugs, and photos as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team heads to the State Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon. The Lady Falcons will face Bondurant – Farrar Monday at 1p.m. in Class 3A State Quarterfinal.
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Last minute packing, hugs, and photos as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Softball Team heads to the State Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon. The Lady Falcons will face Bondurant – Farrar Monday at 1p.m. in Class 3A State Quarterfinal.
Photo by Dan Hockett Parents and fans take last minute photos before the van doors close as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons journey to the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon.
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Parents and fans take last minute photos before the van doors close as the West Burlington – Notre Dame Lady Falcons journey to the State Softball Tournament in Fort Dodge Sunday afternoon.
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Internet rules stir passionate debate

Click here: Reclassifying Internet service providers and treating them like phone companies is starting to look a lot like crony capitalism.
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W.B. Falls to L&M in District Final, 6-4

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw prepares to make the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Bohling in the 6th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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West Burlington Second Baseman Masin Shullaw prepares to make the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Bohling in the 6th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington First Baseman Conner Tillo (4) makes the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Leopard (6) in the 5th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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West Burlington First Baseman Conner Tillo (4) makes the tag on Louisa – Muscatine’s Austin Leopard (6) in the 5th-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Shortstop makes a running catch on a fly-ball hit by Austin Bohling in the 3rd-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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West Burlington Shortstop Nathan Crooks makes a running catch on a fly-ball hit by Austin Bohling in the 3rd-inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Cam Guihan (8) is congratulated by Coach Pat McKasson after hitting a solo homerun in the 3rd- inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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West Burlington’s Cam Guihan (8) is congratulated by Coach Pat McKasson after hitting a solo homerun in the 3rd- inning of the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Jarod Fogle sends one to the plate against Louisa – Muscatine in the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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West Burlington Pitcher Jarod Fogle sends one to the plate against Louisa – Muscatine in the District-12 Final in Letts Saturday night. L&M defeated W.B., 6-4.
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God Bless the USA (VA Scandal Edition)

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Hamas uses Suicide Donkey against Israeli Troops

Click here: Hamas militants sent a donkey laden with explosives on a suicide mission in one of the most unconventional tactics yet seen in the fighting in Gaza
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Happy (Tax Day Edition)

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Millennials living with Parents Skyrockets

Click here: Big jump in number of millennials living with parents
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The sun has gone quiet…solar cycle 24 continues to rank as one of the weakest cycles more than a century

Click here: Ten days ago, the sun was quite active and peppered with several large spots. Now the sun has gone quiet and it is nearly completely blank.

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Falcons Advance to District Final

W.B. defeats Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (right) congratulates Relief Pitcher Clay Siefken (13) for preserving the win over Central Lee Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
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West Burlington Head Coach Pat McKasson (right) congratulates Relief Pitcher Clay Siefken (13) for preserving the win over Central Lee Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (9) beats the tag from Central Lee First Baseman Rick Galle Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (9) beats the tag from Central Lee First Baseman Rick Galle Tuesday afternoon in Letts. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott held Central Lee to 2-runs through 6-innings before giving the ball to Reliever Clay Siefken. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tyson Abbott held Central Lee to 2-runs through 6-innings before giving the ball to Reliever Clay Siefken. W.B. defeated Central Lee, 7-5, in District-12 Semifinal.