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Comets top Falcons, 6-1

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Post date June 1, 2019

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West Burlington Leftfielder Tyler Dameron catches a Cardinal ball hit deep to leftfield Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 6-1.

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West Burlington Pitcher Dreyton LaVeine sends one to a Cardinal batter Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 6-1.

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West Burlington First Baseman Cordell Scarborough gets the out against Cardinal Thursday night in West Burlington. Cardinal defeated West Burlington, 6-1.

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Corse Elementary School Closure

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 30, 2019

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Corse Elementary School staff poses in front of the school’s bell Wednesday afternoon in Burlington. Corse Elementary will close after this year due to Burlington School District declining enrollment and budget cuts. Corse Elementary has been a fixture in the school district since 1913.

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2019 brings West Burlington Arnold High School’s 56th Commencement

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Post date May 28, 2019

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Commencement Processional Leader Tessa Snodgrass looks for the cue to lead the Class of 2019 Graduates in to the gym Sunday afternoon in West Burlington.

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West Burlington Senior Kinnady Atwater leads the Class of 2019 in the gym at the start of West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington’s Tyler Dameron, Alexis Davis, and Makenna Davis, are ready to graduate Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform before a packed house at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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Anna Rheinschmidt (left) and Alexis Davis (right) deliver the senior address during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Senior Reese Richards (right) accepts Salutatorian award from Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Senior Alexis Davis (right) accepts the Valedictorian award from Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Senior Elizabeth Logan (right) is awarded the W.E. Arnold Scholarship by Principal Bruce Snodgrass (left) during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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Tanner Snodgrass hugs his mother after giving her a flower during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington’s Class of 2019 faces the audience after graduating Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington High School Valedictorian Alexis Davis savors the moment after graduating Sunday afternoon.

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West Burlington Class of 2019 celebrates at the end of commencement ceremonies Sunday afternoon.

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Members of West Burlington Seniors and Chorus of 2019 perform at the beginning of the High School’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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West Burlington Interim Superintendant Dr. Ken Marang addresses the audience during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Kelyin Chng accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Malanea Cobb accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Tyler Dameron accepts his diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Makenna Davis accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Bailey Jennings accepts her diploma from Board President Andy Crowner during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Tanner Snodgrass accepts his diploma from his Father and High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.
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Tanner Snodgrass hugs his Father and High School Principal Bruce Snodgrass after receiving his diploma during West Burlington’s 56th Commencement Sunday afternoon.

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D-Day

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 27, 2019

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France. Their goal: to liberate Western Europe from Nazi tyranny. From a distance, it might seem that victory was pre-ordained, but no one felt that way at the time. British military historian Peter Caddick-Adams tells the incredible story of what happened on that monumental day in this short 5-minute video.

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West Burlington High School Class of 2019

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Post date May 25, 2019

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West Burlington High School Graduating Class of 2019 poses in front of the High School Friday morning in West Burlington.

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Falcons stop Arrows, 3-1

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Post date May 25, 2019

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a deep fly ball against Wapello Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) catches a Wapello fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Riley Richards (11) catches a Wapello fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) slides safe at home in front of Wapello Pitcher Sam Smith (21) Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Makenna Davis (80) puts Wapello’s Anesa Noa (14) out at first Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) steps to the circle before the start of Thursday’s game against Wapello in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) catches a line drive against Wapello Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) catches a Wapello fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Right Fielder Aliyah Lolling (11) catches a Falcon fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right Fielder Raven Messamaker (5) catches a deep fly ball against Wapello Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello First Baseman Anesa Noa (14) secures the out against WBND Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Right Fielder Aliyah Lolling (11) catches a Falcon fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) is primed and ready at second base Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Right Fielder Aliyah Lolling (11) grabs a bouncing grounder Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) celebrates after scoring Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) slides celebrates after scoring with teammate Makenna Davis (80) Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Riley Richards (11) catches a Wapello fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches a Wapello fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Second Baseman Sammy Ewart (15) catches a Falcon fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Third Baseman Morgan Richenberger (16) catches a Falcon fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello Third Baseman Morgan Richenberger (16) celebrates with teammates after catching a Falcon fly ball Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.
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Wapello’s Morgan Richenberger (16) scores beating the tag by Falcon Catcher Madi Stutsman Thursday night in West Burlington. WBND defeated Wapello, 3-1.

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Bloodhounds nip Falcons, 7-6

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 24, 2019

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West Burlington – Notre Dame First Baseman Alycia Jackson (25) puts out Ft. Madison’s Kylee Cashman (3) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.

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Ft. Madison’s Vanessa Golowach (9) slides safe to third in front of West Burlington – Note Dame Third Baseman Madi Stutsman (19) Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Alycia Jackson (25) rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run homer against Ft. Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) celebrates at home after hitting a three run homer against Ft. Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach Courtney Coffin tolerates the on again- off again rain during their Wednesday night game against Ft. Madison.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Raven Messamaker (5) looks over a Ft. Madison pitch Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Makenna Davis (80) rounds the bases after hitting a three run homer against Ft. Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) catches a Ft. Madison fly ball Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (22) catches a popup foul ball against Ft. Madison Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Raven Messamaker (5) swings at a Ft. Madison pitch Wednesday night in West Burlington. Ft. Madison defeated WBND, 7-6.

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2019 Falcon 8th Grade Softball

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Post date May 24, 2019

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**Front (l-r):** Landry Begner, Autumn Schmidt-McDowell. **Back:** Coach Brandall Diaz, Ale Kellen, Isabelle Ritter, Brynn Logan, Coach Lynette Van Scoy

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2019 Falcon 7th Grade Softball

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Post date May 24, 2019

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**Front (l-r):** Audrey Sperfslage, Kennedy Ritter, Rowan Willeford, Gracie Smith, Lolo Krieger. **Middle:** Isabella Murphy, Anna Engberg, Isabella Blaufuss, Shona Andersen, Ellie Davis, Kaylee Martin. **Back:** Coach Brandall Diaz, Logan Kelley, Maddy Glasgow, Jenna Crowner, Taryn Havner, Nadiya Jones, Coach Lynette Van Scoy.

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Academic Hoax

Post author By Falcon
Post date May 22, 2019

Three people conducted what they call a ‘grievance studies’ experiment. They wrote fake papers on ridiculous subjects and submitted them to prominent academic journals in fields that study gender, race, and sexuality. They did it to “expose a political corruption that has taken hold of the universities,” say the hoaxers. They were surprised when seven papers were accepted. One claimed that “dog humping incidents at dog parks” can be taken as “evidence of rape culture.” It was honored as “excellent scholarship.”