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‘Common Core’ May Undercut ‘Critical Thinking’ Skills

Click here: New Education Testing Standards May Undercut ‘Critical Thinking’ Skills

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Frances M. Oetken, 100, Burlington died Saturday, September 7, 2013

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Obama Grants Amnesty to Illegals Without Congress

Click here: Obama issued the latest in a line of policy directives granting amnesty by default. This latest directive instructs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials not to enforce immigration laws in cases where an illegal alien is the primary provider for any minor child—regardless of the child’s immigration status—or the parent or guardian of a child who is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

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Falcons Overpower Van Buren, 40-0

Photo by Dan Hockett Van Buren Defensive End Mitch Garrels (left) tackles West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (22) by his face mask during the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. No flag was thrown on the play. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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Van Buren Defensive End Mitch Garrels (left) tackles West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Tim Williams (22) by his face mask during the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. No flag was thrown on the play. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Clay Siefken turns up field for short yardard after catching a pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede during the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. No flag was thrown on the play. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Clay Siefken turns up field for short yardard after catching a pass from Quarterback Brant Wrede during the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Xavior Williams (23) slips a Van Buren tackler on his way to the end zone to score the Falcons first touchdown with 6:08 remaining in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Xavior Williams (23) slips a Van Buren tackler on his way to the end zone to score the Falcons first touchdown with 6:08 remaining in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Brant Wrede runs for yardage in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Brant Wrede runs for yardage in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Grant Riley leaps over the goal line for a touchdown after eluding a Van Buren tackler in the second quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Grant Riley leaps over the goal line for a touchdown after eluding a Van Buren tackler in the second quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Springer DeRosear carries the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Springer DeRosear carries the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter of Friday night’s non-conference game in Keosauqua. West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Van Buren, 40-0.
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Record Number Not in Labor Force; Up Almost 10-Million Under Obama

Click here: The number of Americans who are 16 years or older and who have decided not to participate in the nation’s labor force has pushed past 90,000,000 for the first time, according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Wilma Lucille Goldhammer Getz, 98, Ranchero Village, Weslaco, TX , died Thursday, September 5, 2013

Dorothy Humphrey, 83, Burlington, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013

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41-percent of Americans use Internet to read Bible

Click here: Internet Bible reading surges, now 4 in 10 read God’s words digitally

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S.E. Iowa Hawks Gold 18U fastpitch softball team win USSSA ISP 18UA Fall Nationals

The Southeast Iowa Hawks Gold 18U fastpitch softball team won the USSSA ISP 18UA Fall Nationals Labor Day weekend in Ankeny, Iowa.  The team went undefeated with a record of 8-0.   Front from Left:  Brandall Diaz, Sydney Burnett, Hailey Cox, Marisa Repp,  Middle from Left: Courtney Coffin, Morgan Christner, Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Machaela Diaz, Riley Hale Back from Left:  Coaches Rod Mesecher, Chad Christner, Greg Hale, and Steve Coffin Not pictured:  Jorgi Krieger, Victoria Noel, and Coach Mickey Diaz
The Southeast Iowa Hawks Gold 18U fastpitch softball team won the USSSA ISP 18UA Fall Nationals Labor Day weekend in Ankeny, Iowa. The team went undefeated with a record of 8-0.
Front from Left: Brandall Diaz, Sydney Burnett, Hailey Cox, Marisa Repp,
Middle from Left: Courtney Coffin, Morgan Christner, Kori Mesecher, Kelci Hill, Machaela Diaz, Riley Hale
Back from Left: Coaches Rod Mesecher, Chad Christner, Greg Hale, and Steve Coffin
Not pictured: Jorgi Krieger, Victoria Noel, and Coach Mickey Diaz
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WB Places Second in Conference Triangular

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt bumps the ball in to play against Holy Trinity during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington.  Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
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West Burlington’s Aubrey Schmitt bumps the ball in to play against Holy Trinity during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington. Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Brandall Diaz keeps the ball in to play against Holy Trinity during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington.  Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
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West Burlington’s Brandall Diaz keeps the ball in to play against Holy Trinity during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington. Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter sends the ball over the net against Maharishi during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington.  Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
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West Burlington’s Mickenzie Larpenter sends the ball over the net against Maharishi during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington. Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s ShayLeigh Abbott bumps the ball to the front court against Maharishi during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington.  Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
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West Burlington’s ShayLeigh Abbott bumps the ball to the front court against Maharishi during Tuesday night’s triangular in West Burlington. Holy Trinity placed first, 2-0, West Burlington took second, 1-1, and Maharishi placed third, 0-2.
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Larry Glenn Blutt, 56, rural Burlington died Monday, September 2, 2013

Baby Dayton David Menke was born sleeping Monday, September 2, 2013