
When two people share the same goals, they can disagree – even strongly disagree – and still have a productive discussion about how to reach those shared objectives. As comedian and author Owen Benjamin explains in this short 4-minute video, the problem with America today is we no longer share the same goals, and that’s tearing us apart.

Front (l-r): Anthony Moad, Seena Nowroozi, Sage Eggar, Braden Martin, Reagen Van Niewaal. Middle: Seth McGinity, Jarrel Barte, Jordan Nupp, Evan Eilers, Cole McGinity. Back: Logan Benischek, Brendon Brown, Preyton Doty, Evan Lee, Conner Bush, Jaevian Crow. Coaches: Jay Eilers, Mike Moffitt.
The NFL and host committees ‘claim’ that the Super Bowl brings between $300 to $500 million to host cities. Economist Victor Matheson estimates the big game only brings in between $30 to $130 million. The NFL’s higher estimates encourage cities to continue to provide the NFL with tax subsidies to host the event and build new stadiums.

West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) is fouled while shooting by Central Lee’s Derick Denning (42) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass hits a layup against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) pulls down a rebound against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) jumps for the basket over Central Lee defenders Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) drives around Central Lee’s Tyler Hopp (23) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) shoots over Central Lee defenders Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 64-37.

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West Burlington’s Kendell Baker (11) goes for a loose ball against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Travis Wills (45) drives to the lane against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Jonah Marlow (10) drives the lane against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Central Lee’s Derick Denning (42) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots a jumper against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Reece Richards (42) shoots over Central Lee’s Seth Mayes (40) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass sends the ball to the basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) sends the ball to the basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) sends the ball to the basket against Central Lee Monday night in
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) gets the tip over Central Lee’s Tyler Hopp (23) to start the game Monday night in West Burlington.

West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow and Annaka Harris (left) along with Alexis Davis and Leah Collier (right) celebrate their win over 10th ranked Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

West Burlington’s Annaka Harris reaches for a loose ball under Central Lee’s Malarie Ross (10) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) fights her way to the basket around Central Lee’s Malarie Ross (10) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) shoots over Central Lee’s Kaylynn Summers (4) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots over Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks for the basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Central Lee, 52-46.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (left), Annaka Harris (center) and Leah Collier (right) celebrate their win over 10th ranked Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s bench celebrates at the final buzzer Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) drives to lane against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket around Central Lee’s Malarie Ross (10) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) takes a shot against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) is tripped up driving to basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots around Central Lee’s Makenna Hall (2) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks for a way to the basket through Central Lee defenders Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) hits a layup against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) shoots while Central Lee’s Makenna Hall (2) tips the ball Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) sends the ball to the basket against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) takes a shot against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots over Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) is tripped up going to the basket by Central Lee’s Emily Fuller (50) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) finishes a layup against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots a jumper against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) is fouled taking a shot by Central Lee’s Mya Merschman (24) Monday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks for a shot against Central Lee Monday night in West Burlington.

West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) is fouled going to the basket by Highland’s Abbie Miller (33) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) is fouled while shooting by Highland’s Abbie Miller (33) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

West Burlington’s Samantha Dzawo (15) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Highland, 59-39.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) leaps for the jump ball to start the conference shootout against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) shoots around Highland’s Alyson Stokes (31) Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots a jumper against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (14) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots a three against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) shoots over a Highland defender Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) looks to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) fights her way to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Annaka Harris (2) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Samantha Dzawo (15) shoots against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Samantha Dzawo (15) shoots against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) shoots a jumper against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) goes to the basket against Highland Friday night in West Burlington.


