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by Trinity Gruenberg trinity@inhnews.com The Verndale Celebration Committee is bringing back the annual Sorehead contest. Despite its name, being named Sorehead is a longtime community honor recognizing individuals who have made a positive impact in Verndale and the surrounding area. Nominees often include longtime residents, business owners, community volunteers, and others who have helped make a difference in the community... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

by Jessica White Jackson White’s golf season ended at the sections. It was a 2-day event; he shot a 77 on day one and made the cut to play the second day. He shot a 79 on day 2. He finished 10th in sections and just missed going to state by 2 spots. He struggled some with his putting. They were the fastest greens he’s played all year, and he struggled with the speed and reading some of the break. Overall, he really played and was great up to the green... Subscribe to ge

by Matt Uselman The Staples-Motley-Verndale girls’ golf team competed at the MSHSL 6AA Section Tournament on the 1st and 2nd of June. On the first day, Katelyn Schotzko (junior) and Mara Uselman (8th grade) led the charge for the Cardinals, both finishing with a 95. Both Katelyn and Mara advanced to the second day of competition. Sarah Kroll finished her sophomore season with a 97, Meredith Hoemberg ended her 8th-grade season with a 103, Brooklyn Winter (sophomore) shot a 10

A conversation at a gas station this morning got me thinking. I walked in and spotted a wad of dollar bills on the floor. Another customer said it wasn’t his and handed it to the cashier to hold in case someone came looking for it. Most of us have come across random money at some point—a $20 in a parking lot or a dollar bill blowing down the sidewalk. Depending on the amount and the circumstances, you either pocket it or turn it in to the police or a nearby business and hop

To the Editor: Our greatest privilege is our private line to the desk of Jesus. He operates a tremendous switchboard, and there is never a line out of order, unless it’s down here. Prayer is the thing that is neglected the most down here, and I believe this neglect can explain the difference between “the haves and the have nots.” You’ve never met, and neither have I, a great Christian who wasn’t great on his knees. Your knees, and maybe the bend in your shoes if you pray

News from Clarissa's Past 25 Years Ago June 20, 2001 Sandi Friest could be called a “Jill of all trades.” She does or has tried just about every artist venture imaginable. She has even built a few houses with her son-in-law, Dean, including the one they built in Clarissa which she calls home now. But the thing Sandi loves doing is making quilts and rugs. The rugs she makes don’t slip easily and are much thicker then most. She makes rugs for people out of their own rag materi

News from Browerville's Past 25 Years Ago September 28, 2001 Darryl Christensen, his wife Bonnie and their children were present at the Browerville City Council meeting to let the council know they are unhappy with the odor that emanates from the lift station located about 60 yards from their home in Browerville. Darryl sat at the table and talked with them about the “very offending odor” he and his family have been living with for five years. He shared several conversations

News from Eagle Bends Past 25 Years Ago June 20, 2001 Members of the Eagle Bend Senior Citizens Center received a delightful surprise on June 12. The were the recipients of a $1000 check from the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Alexandria. Frank and Dorine Firkus had learned about the Eagles’ grant from their daughter, Deb, who was the manager of the Eagles Club in Alexandria at the time. ********** At the June 11 meeting of the Eagle Valley School Board, its members were face

News from Bertha and Hewitt's Pasts 25 Years Ago June 20, 2001 John Olston Sr. and his wife were eating dinner on Wednesday, June 13, when they heard the noise of a storm coming. Olston’s daughter-in-law and her four children live in a trailer home about a mile down the road. When their son’s family saw the storm coming they got into their vehicle and drove over to Olston’s looking for protection. They got into the hallway in the middle of the home when the roof started to

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