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How to Steal an Election: Mail-In Ballots

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 12, 2020

What’s the difference between absentee balloting and universal mail-in balloting? The latter might sound like a great idea, but is it really? Eric Eggers of the Government Accountability Institute answers this vitally important question.

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National Anthem

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 11, 2020

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Falcons top No. 10 Tigers, 3-2

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 11, 2020

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their win over 10th ranked (1A) New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) leaps to block a shot by New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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West Burlington Sophomore Abbey Bence (26) is recognized for her 1,000th career assist with an autographed ball and balloons during a timeout Thursday night in West Burlington.

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New London’s Aliyah Christensen (2) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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New London’s Marah Hartrick (33) bumps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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Players on New London’s bench sport masks during the COVID-19 pandemic to slow the spread during their match Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) looks to keep the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed New London, 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 21-25, 15-8.

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Celebrating Columbus

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 10, 2020

Christopher Columbus, the most famous explorer in history, was once a celebrated hero. Now, many consider him a villain, a despoiler of paradise. So which version of Columbus is true? Michael Knowles answers this question and offers some much-needed historical perspective.

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Where Do You Want to Live: Red State or Blue State?

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 7, 2020

We’re supposed to be the United States of America. But in many ways, we’re now divided into two very different nations: red states and blue states. Which ones are succeeding? Which ones are failing? And why? To answer these questions, economist Stephen Moore compares them side-by-side.

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West Burlington sweeps Danville, 3-0

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 3, 2020

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past Danville’s Carlea Beckman (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.

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Danville’s Molly Smith (4) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.

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West Burlington’s Isabella Ritter (27) sends the ball over the net against Danville Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.

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Danville’s Ava Smith (5) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.

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West Burlington’s Sophie Armstrong (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a point against Danville Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.

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WB’s Paige Carson sings National Anthem

Post author By Falcon
Post date October 3, 2020

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West Burlington Senior Paige Carson sings the National Anthem before the volleyball match between Danville and West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington.

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Just One Percent of U.S. Counties Account for Bulk of COVID-19 Deaths

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 28, 2020

Click here: Through September 26, there have been 202,807 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19, but a significant proportion of those have occurred in just a handful of counties. In fact, the 30 counties with the most deaths represent 1 percent of all counties, 19 percent of the total U.S. population, and 39 percent of all U.S. deaths.

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Never Apologize to the Mob

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 28, 2020

What once was the start of healthy debate is now just as often a catalyst for personal and professional destruction. “The mob” is out to cancel anyone who crosses it. Paris Dennard describes the problem and offers a solution.

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Nikes’ Augustine takes 1st place at Tony Proctor Invitational Cross Country Meet

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 27, 2020