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WB Homecoming King & Queen 2019

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 13, 2019

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Samantha Dzawa (left) and Tyrek Johnson (right) were announced as West Burlington High School Homecoming Queen and King for 2019 at the pep rally Thursday night.

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Common antibiotics may lead to heart problems

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 12, 2019

Click here: Scientists have shown for the first time a link between two types of heart problems and one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antibiotics.

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Ft. Madison downs WBND, 26-14

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 10, 2019

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Falcons stand for National Anthem before their game with Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington.

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Falcons charge through banner to open their first home game of the season against Ft. Madison Friday in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) celebrates with Center Drew Chiprez (56) after scoring against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Jonah Fritz (27) leaps for a 2-point conversion against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Hunter Reich (5) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Fans cheer for the Falcons Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Hayden Vandenberg (12) carries the ball against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Caden Murphy (12) is tackled by Ft. Madison’s Calem Maclearn (24) Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Wide Receiver Matt Johnson (42) catches a pass for a touchdown against Ft. Madison Friday night in West Burlington. WBND fell to Ft. Madison, 26-14.

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West Burlington Marching Band.

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West Burlington Marching Band.

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Moody’s downgrades Ford to ‘junk’ status

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 10, 2019

Click here: Moody’s downgrades Ford’s credit rating to ‘junk’ status on weak outlook.

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West Burlington Homecoming Royalty 2019

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 6, 2019

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Front (l-r): Addyson Kellen (parents Brian & Norma Kellen), Samantha Dzawo (parents Gerald & Nyarai Dzawo), Tessa Snodgrass (parents Bruce & Jodi Snodgrass), Olivia Baker (parents Brent & Tamara Baker). Back: Zack Krantz (parents Art Krantz & Tammy Hoffman), Tyrek Johnson (parents Jennifer Johnson & Quanan Gates), Dylan McElderry (parents Chris & Stephanie McElderry), Jonah Fritz (parent Eric Fritz).

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Scientists Unveil Breathalyzer for Marijuana

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 5, 2019

Click here: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh announced the latest tool to detect THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana — in breath and can actually detect a driver’s impairment.

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Democrats at Climate Forum: Ban Everything!

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 5, 2019

Click here: Democrats appearing at CNN’s marathon 7-hour global warming forum have a plan to solve a changing climate: Ban everything! Among them: Bans on plastic straws, red meat, incandescent light-bulbs, gas-powered cars, nuclear energy, off-shore drilling, fracking, natural gas exports, coal plants, and even “carbon” itself.

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Why is Africa Poor? The Answers will Surprise You. (Our local governments could learn from Africa’s experience)

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 4, 2019

More than half of the world’s poorest people live in sub-Saharan Africa. Why is that region so poor? There are lots of theories. Some blame a colonial history. Others blame the weather, or discrimination. Magatte Wade, an African entrepreneur, tells John Stossel in this short video that she knows the biggest reason from her own first-hand experience: It’s crushing government regulation.

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Mepo Overpowers Falcons, 46-7

Post author By Falcon
Post date September 2, 2019

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Mediapolis Wide Receiver Owen Timmerman (5) catches a pass in front of West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Carson Chiprez (8) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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Mediapolis Quarterback Briar Johnson (12) scores on keeper while in the grasp of WBND Nose Tackle Tyler Burch (73) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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Falcon Cornerback Dreyton LaVeine (28) is tackled by Mepo’s Daryun Kreft (36) after intercepting a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Cornerback Hunter Reich (5) almost intercepts a Mediapolis pass Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Dawson Gach (14) is hit by Mediapolis’ Drew Zurmuehlen (18) Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) scores on a 6-yard run against Mediapolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Medipolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Kendell Baker (35) carries the ball against Medipolis Friday night in Mediapolis. Mediapolis defeated WBND, 46-7.

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Falcons top Grayhounds, 3-2

Post author By Falcon
Post date August 31, 2019

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West Burlington teammates celebrate after defeating Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson (2) keeps the ball in play against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) fires the ball over the net against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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Burlington’s Angel Baylark (3) sends the ball over the net against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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West Burlington’s Raven Messamaker (33) sends the ball over the net against Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) hits the ball past Burlington’s Angel Baylark (3) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Burlington, 25-12, 15-25, 16-25, 25-18, 15-12.

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West Burlington Volleyball Team

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West Burlington Volleyball Team