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Board seeks more info on ACA requirements

The Verndale school board is looking for more information regarding their obligations under the Affordable Care Act. What has been coined as “Obamacare” is expected to have a direct impact...

news / education Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - 8:00am

Rising nitrate level in Verndale water draws scrutiny

Rising nitrate levels from water samples taken at a well in the Verndale city park have given officials there cause for concern. Although the nitrates are still within state safety...

news / local Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - 8:00am

Verndale sewer overhaul’s final phase planned for next year

Next year, an extensive sewer replacement and repair project in the city of Verndale will finally come to a close with the last section of pipe being put in place...

news / local Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - 7:30am

Verndale school building project vote set May 30

Dear Verndale School District Residents: District residents will be asked to vote on the proposed building project for the Verndale School District. During a special meeting on March 7, 2013,...

news / education Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - 6:30am

Lions pancake breakfast to be held in Verndale

A Lions pancake breakfast will be held in Verndale from 7:30 a.m. to noon March 30 at Verndale Community Center. There will also be an Easter coloring contest with cash...

news Fri, Mar 15, 2013 - 1:36pm

Verndale board looking at financing options

The Verndale School Board discussed ways of making a second vote on a proposed building addition more palatable to the majority of voters Monday evening at their March meeting. A...

news Thu, Mar 07, 2013 - 4:36pm

Family Life Church Pastor Amos Self, center, meets with contractors and volunteers inside the new complex the church will soon call home. Self said the church offices will be located at the complex, formerly a rafter factory, starting March 5. Photo by Zach Kayser, Pioneer Journal

Out of the ashes; Family Life Church secures new building

After experiencing a devastating electrical fire last fall, Family Life Church in Verndale is coming back with plans to become stronger than ever in its new space. "It's exciting to...

news Sat, Mar 02, 2013 - 12:00am

Verndale board approves five priorities for building project

With student enrollment inching steadily toward the 500 mark, the Verndale School Board took action Monday to clear up the requirements of a proposed building addition. The full board approved...

news / education Sat, Feb 02, 2013 - 12:00am

Verndale volleyers make it two straight victories

Teresa Moenkedick came up with 15 kills and Elyssa Kern and Sarah Moenkedick combined for 33 assists Tuesday as Verndale made it two in a row with a 3-1 victory...

sports Sat, Sep 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Pirates open with 36-32 win over Hancock

Dillon Card rushed for three touchdowns and passed for one as the Verndale Pirates overpowered a pass-happy Hancock crew 36-32 in their season opener. Verndale's sophomore quarterback gained 171 yards...

sports Sat, Sep 08, 2012 - 12:00am

Close vote on Verndale school addition could set up another in 2013

Defeated by 48 votes in their bid for a $3.995 million addition to the Verndale School, 15-20 "Vote Yes" supporters, both young and old, dropped in on the Sept. 20...

education Wed, Sep 05, 2012 - 5:45pm

Photo by Brian Hansel
Verndale sophomore Dillon Card will be starting at quarterback for the second straight season. Card is also slated to play a defensive end spot for the Pirates.

Pirates lack size, experience on offensive line

Mike Mahlen and his Verndale Pirates will need help on the line this season to make any progress in the Pheasant Conference. Mahlen and his coaches have been hunting for...

sports Wed, Sep 05, 2012 - 5:40pm

Pirates come up short in 3-1 loss to Panthers

The Verndale Pirates bowed to a quick Parkers Prairie club 3-1 in the season opener for both clubs Tuesday in Parkers. After dropping a 25-19 decision to the Panthers in...

sports Wed, Sep 05, 2012 - 5:40pm

Jordyn Glenz

Pirates have five starters back for 2012 volleyball campaign

The Verndale Pirates jump into their 2012 volleyball season with experience in the starting ranks. Shelley Glenz will have five of her starters back, led by the team's lone senior,...

sports Mon, Aug 27, 2012 - 5:21pm

Gym concerns may have affected Verndale vote

Concerns regarding the addition of another gymnasium to the Verndale School may have been the main reason for the defeat of a $3.995 million building bond proposal Tuesday, in a...

education / news Sat, Aug 18, 2012 - 12:00am

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