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Why We’re Losing Liberty

Was the Constitution written in a way that was designed to protect freedom and limit the government’s size? Has it been effective in doing that? And what’s the Supreme Court’s record when it comes to protecting our rights? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, answers these questions and more in this short 5-minute video.

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Illinois Drivers Who Linger In Left Lane Now Face $120 Fine

Click here: Illinois State Police say a traffic law passed by state legislators two years ago restricting drivers from improper use of the left lane will be enforced starting this year.

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls for Ending Shutdown and Giving Amnesty to Millions of Illegal Aliens

Click here: U.S. Chamber of Commerce executives are calling for the Democrat Congress and President Trump to end the government shutdown and give amnesty to millions of illegal aliens. Amnesty would put more U.S.-born children of illegal aliens — commonly known as “anchor babies” — on federal welfare, while American taxpayers would be left with a $26 billion bill.

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Students Hate Trump’s Immigration Quotes… Don’t Realize They’re From Democrats

Students at American University (Washington DC) hated some of President Trump’s quotes on illegal immigration… before finding out the quotes were from Chuck Schumer, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton. Watch their reaction in this short 3-minute video.

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What Does Diversity Have to Do with Science?

Why would anyone care about the race of your doctor, or the gender of the person who built the bridge you drive across? The latest trend across STEM fields claims you should. Heather Mac Donald, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of The Diversity Delusion, explains where these destructive ideas are coming from.

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Notre Dame installs several teams to their inaugural “Nike Wall of Fame”

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Members of Notre Dame 1981 Boys Basketball Class 2A State Runner-up Team.
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Members of Notre Dame 1982 Baseball Class 2A State Championship Team.
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Members if Notre Dame 1983 Boys Golf Class 2A State Championship Team.
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Members of Notre Dame 1988 Boys Golf Class 2A State Runner-up Team.
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Members of Notre Dame 1997 Baseball Class 2A State Runner-up Team.
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Members of 2011 West Burlington – Notre Dame Girls Softball Class 2A State Runner-up Team.
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Members of 2014 Notre Dame Girls Basketball Class 1A State Championship Team.
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Members of 2016 West Burlington – Notre Dame Boys Track and Field State Championship Team. 2015 West Burlington – Notre Dame Boys Track and Field State Championship Team. 2014 West Burlington – Notre Dame Boys Track and Field State Runner-up Team.
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Nikes down Falcons, 58-35

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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Notre Dame’s Ryle Koenig (21) looks to pass the ball against West Burlington Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) takes the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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Notre Dame’s Gavin Kies (3) takes the ball to the basket in front of West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a three against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 58-35.
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Falcons top Nikes, 53-38

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Notre Dame’s Kathiryn Stephens (20) tries to keep the ball away from West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (left) and Annaka Harris (right) Friday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 53-38.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) drives around Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) Friday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 53-38.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) drives around West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) Friday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 53-38.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (center) fights for a loose ball with Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) and Reagan Engberg (14) Friday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 53-38.
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WB’s Porter signs with SCC for Dance

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West Burlington High School Senior Kaitlyn Porter (center) signs with Southeastern Community College for Dance Thursday afternoon in West Burlington. Front (left to right): Judy Weatherwax (grandmother), Kaitlyn Porter, Kristee Jones (mother). Back: Tiffany Porter (step-mother), Kevin Porter (father).
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Where Iowa Lottery Money Goes

Click here: Iowa Lottery proceeds have three main purposes. Most goes in to the state general fund. With some support for veterans and backing for the Vision Iowa program.


Note: The amounts listed above are from fiscal year 1986 through the end of fiscal year 2018, with the exception of the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund, which is current for FY 2019.