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GOP team in Burlington

The GOP team in Burlington Wednesday afternoon:
Photo submitted (left-right): Former/future SoS Paul Pate, State Auditor Mary Mosiman, Governor Branstad, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, AG candidate Adam Gregg, US Senate candidate Joni Ernst
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(left-right): Former/future SoS Paul Pate, State Auditor Mary Mosiman, Governor Branstad, Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, AG candidate Adam Gregg, US Senate candidate Joni Ernst
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Cardinals Clip Falcons, 5-4

Photo by Dan Hockett Cardinal’s Quinn Honomich (right) slides safe to second while West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks (left) tries to field the throw Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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Cardinal’s Quinn Honomich (right) slides safe to second while West Burlington’s Nathan Crooks (left) tries to field the throw Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken sends one to the plate against Cardinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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West Burlington Pitcher Clay Siefken sends one to the plate against Cardinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 5-4.
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Falcons, Grayhounds Split Doubleheader

Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington Batter Mia Ruther makes contact in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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Burlington Batter Mia Ruther makes contact in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Kelci Hill in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson makes the throw to first base putting a Burlington base runner out in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Reagan Rogerson makes the throw to first base putting a Burlington base runner out in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett Burlington teammates cheer their team on from the dugout in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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Burlington teammates cheer their team on from the dugout in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Richelle Weeks makes the throw to first base after fielding the ball in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Richelle Weeks makes the throw to first base after fielding the ball in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends the ball to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Kori Mesecher sends the ball to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly ball hit by Burlington’s Gretchen Durbala in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Courtney Coffin catches a fly ball hit by Burlington’s Gretchen Durbala in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Burlington. Burlington won the first game, 5-1. West Burlington – Notre Dame won the second game, 3-1.
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MESS: Data Errors Jeopardize 1 of 4 Obamacare Enrollees

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MAD Magazine’s Take on Obama’s Bergdahl Trade

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Half of Americans can’t afford Mortgage or Rent

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Obituaries this week

Patricia “Patsy” Ann Robinson Staub McGoon, 83, Burlington, died Sunday, June 1, 2014

Robert “Bob” Ray Burr, 76, Burlington, died Sunday, June 1, 2014

Marcelle Ilene Brown, 84, Burlington, died Sunday, June 1, 2014

Marvin “Whitey” Randall Sutton, 35, Burlington died Sunday, June 1, 2014

Shirley Mae Drafahl, 64, Burlington died Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Diane Marie Beck, 49, Burlington, died Thursday, June 5, 2014

Frances “Fran” Borrego Butcher, 52, West Lafayette, died Saturday, March 1, 2014

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Fun City Classic

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Relief Pitcher Clay Siefken grabs a hopping ground ball hit by a Wapello batter during the Fun City Classic consolation game Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 12-6.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Clay Siefken grabs a hopping ground ball hit by a Wapello batter during the Fun City Classic consolation game Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 12-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass sends one to the plate during the Fun City Classic consolation game Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 12-6.
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West Burlington Pitcher Tate Snodgrass sends one to the plate during the Fun City Classic consolation game Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Wapello, 12-6.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame Batter Jack Gray makes contact with ball during the first round game against Wapello Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Wapello, 5-4.
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Notre Dame Batter Jack Gray makes contact with ball during the first round game against Wapello Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Wapello, 5-4.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s David Earhart (center) is congratulated by Jack Gray (right) and Kevin Klein (left) after driving the winning run against Wapello Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Wapello, 5-4.
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Notre Dame’s David Earhart (center) is congratulated by Jack Gray (right) and Kevin Klein (left) after driving the winning run against Wapello Saturday at the Bee’s Ball Park in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Wapello, 5-4.
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Study: Cat lovers are smarter than dog owners

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Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington resident, Rascal, captures a computer mouse.
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West Burlington resident, Rascal, captures a computer mouse.
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New federal database will track Americans’ credit ratings, other financial information

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