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Falcons sweep Comets, 3-0

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Post date September 20, 2020

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) dives to keep the ball in play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (21) hits the ball between Cardinal defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Riley Cline (2) bumps the ball in to play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Lauren Krogmeier (22) tries to block Cardinal’s Kiya Chapin (10) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Isabelle Ritter (27) sends the ball over the net against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Raven Messamaker (5) bumps the ball in to play against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Jada Wiseman (14) serves against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) prepares to serve against Cardinal Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Cardinal, 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.

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What’s Wrong with Wind and Solar?

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 15, 2020

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental

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Howard Johnson Hotel sold for $1.65-million

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 10, 2020

Click here: Howard Johnson Hotel in Burlington, Iowa, a 96-room hospitality property sold for $1.65 million.

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Catholic priest says “You cannot be Catholic & a Democrat. Period.” Texas bishop backs him up

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 9, 2020

Click here: A Wisconsin Catholic priest says,”You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period,” Father Altman said in the video posted Aug. 30. “The party platform absolutely is against everything the Catholic Church teaches, so just quit pretending that you’re Catholic and vote Democrat. Repent of your support of that party and its platform or face the fires of hell.”

Father James Altman, pastor of St. James the Less Catholic Church, lashed out at Father James Martin, who participated in the Democratic National Convention.

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Falcons overpower Trojans, 42-12

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 8, 2020

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (16) leads the Falcons on the field for their game against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Travain Donaldson (18) carries the ball against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Kenyon Boyd (74) recovers a Fairfield fumble Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Tight End Marvion Jackson (80) catches a pass for 30-yards against Fairfield Friday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Fairfield, 42-14.

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Falcons sweep Warriors, 3-0

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Post date September 8, 2020

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West Burlington’s Abigail Bence (26) sets the ball in their match against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Van Buren, 25-9, 25-21, 25-12.

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West Burlington Libero Alexandrea Kellen (1) keeps the ball in play against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Van Buren, 25-9, 25-21, 25-12.

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Van Buren’s Isabel Manning (20) bumps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Van Buren, 25-9, 25-21, 25-12.

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West Burlington sisters McKenna (10) and Sydney (20) Marlow keep the ball in play against Van Buren Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington swept Van Buren, 25-9, 25-21, 25-12.

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Democrat Operative Admits To Mail-In Voter Fraud

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Post date September 2, 2020

Democrat Operative Admits To Mail-In Voter Fraud and describes how they do it.

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‘Nomophobia’: 9 In 10 Students Battle Fear Of Being Without Smartphone

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 31, 2020

Click here: Researchers at the American Academy of Medicine conclude that “nomophobia,” or the fear of being out of smartphone contact, is “extremely common” among college students.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Football Team 2020

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 21, 2020

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Front (l-r): Cayson Dahl, Dawson Gach, David Gerstel, Christian Orth, Kenyon Boyd, Kendell Baker, Caden Murphy, Anthony Hoffman, Brady Oleson, Ethan Eilers, Matt Johnson, Dalton Whetstone. Second: Kenyon Baker, Kobe Twillie, Aiden Kniffen, Carson Chiprez, Tyler Burch, Jaevian Crow, Jackson Riley, Charles Mutchler, Noah Race, Evan Eilers. Third: Bobby Wildrick, Garret Palmer, Damion Snyder, Jack Spencer, Pierce Westerbeck, Caleb Wilkerson, Brockton Whitmore, Travain Donaldson, Alexander Etchison, Wayne Carruthers, Brian Newberry. Fourth: Mgr. Caitlyn Conlee, Brady Heuvelmann, Hayden Vandenberg, Kody Allen, Landon Whitmore, Zachary Webb, Xavier Jinkens, Braden Martin, Caden Schwenker, Sebastian Behne. Fifth: Mgr. Kelsey Orth, Reagan Van Niewaal, Jayden Kirby, Malachi Jackson, Jordan Nupp, Aidaen Pepin Perkins, Shaughnessey Jinkens, Mgr. Isabella Murphy. Back: Asst. Coaches; Chris Chiprez, Daren Orth, Joel Illian, Mike Gurius, Head Coach Jay Eilers, Asst. Coaches; Jackson Culp, Michah Oleson, John Vandenberg. Not Pictured: Marvion Jackson, Jackson Hamelton, Trevor Howell, Lyblie Christoferson, Lucas White, Kennick Christoferson, Lance Steinhoff.

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West Burlington Varsity Volleyball 2020

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 21, 2020

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Front (l-r): Raven Messamaker, Jada Wiseman, Rile Cline, Sydney Marlow. Middle: Abigail Bence, Isabelle Ritter, Sophie Armstrong, Grace Hoenig, Lauren Krogmeier. Back: Head Coach Tom Ferguson, McKenna Marlow, Alexandrea Kellen, Kylee Logan, Asst. Coach Telisha Fedele.