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Snaps from WB v. Regina Regional Semifinal

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 2, 2013

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington's ShayLeigh Abbott — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s ShayLeigh Abbott

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington's Jacey Hicks — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Jacey Hicks

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington's Stephanie Wills — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Stephanie Wills

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington's Mickenzie Larpenter — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington's Olivia Thompson — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Olivia Thompson

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Regina Ends Falcons’ Season

Post author By Falcon
Post date November 1, 2013

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s ShayLeigh Abbott (left) and Tori Moore (right) try to block an Iowa City Regina spike during Friday night’s Region-8 semifinal in Iowa City. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s ShayLeigh Abbott (left) and Tori Moore (right) try to block an Iowa City Regina spike during Friday night’s Region-8 semifinal in Iowa City. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt sets the ball for her teammates during Friday night’s Region-8 semifinal in Iowa City. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt sets the ball for her teammates during Friday night’s Region-8 semifinal in Iowa City. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 25-23, 25-17, 25-16.

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New Driving Record Set: Coast to Coast in under 29 hours

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 31, 2013

Click here: An Atlanta man shattered the record for fastest drive from New York City to Los Angeles last Saturday by making the transcontinental trip in 28 hours 50 minutes.

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Obituaries

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 31, 2013

Janet Colleen Courtney, 60, Burlington died Tuesday, October 29, 2013

David Wayne Morris, 65, Burlington died Thursday, October 31, 2013

James Keith “Sam” Stratton Jr., 55, Galesburg, IL, formerly Burlington & Morning Sun died Friday, November 1, 2013

Irma Kuntz, 93, Burlington, died Friday, November 1, 2013

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CBS: ObamaCare Website Tests All Failed

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 31, 2013

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Chamber pushes to pass immigration bill

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 30, 2013

Click here: Chamber of Commerce reassured Speaker of the House John Boehner that he’ll get their political support if he schedules a major vote on immigration.

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Falcons Advance to Region-8 Semifinal

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 29, 2013

WB downs Van Buren, 3-0

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Makenzie Larpenter spikes the ball against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Makenzie Larpenter spikes the ball against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Libero, Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington Libero, Stephanie Wills keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Riley Hale sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21. — Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington’s Riley Hale sends the ball over the net against Van Buren Tuesday night during the Region-8 Quarterfinal in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Van Buren, 25-18, 25-17, 25-21.

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Poll: 42% Identify with Obama, 42% with the Tea Party

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 29, 2013

Click here: A new Rasmussen Reports national survey finds that 42% of Likely U.S. Voters think Obama’s views are closest to their own when it comes to the major issues facing the country. But just as many (42%) say their views come closest to the Tea Party instead.

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Obama knew millions could not keep their health insurance

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 28, 2013

Click here: President Obama repeatedly assured Americans that after the Affordable Care Act became law, people who liked their health insurance would be able to keep it. But millions of Americans are getting or are about to get cancellation letters for their health insurance under Obamacare, say experts, and the Obama administration has known that for at least three years.

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Media misses ‘Uncomfortable truth’ in Matthew Shepard’s death

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 28, 2013

Click here: Matthew Shepard, college student. Killed, at 21, for being gay. Or was he?

The grisly murder, 15 years ago this month, was no hate crime.