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Vikette golfers recognized for academic successes
By Janet Woodhouse, Coach
Our 2017 girls golf team had an exceptional year on the links; they achieved a 46-8 overall record and the varsity team qualified for State. These girls' golf team members were also achievers in the classroom. Each year the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union presents an award for excellence in academic achievement. 
2018 Officers for Center Point Historical Society
The Center Point Historical Society welcomed more than 100 guests at the Depot Museum as part of Main St. Holiday Sunday evening Dec. 11.
Guests rode the city hayride from festivities on Main Street and at the Library. Driver, Historical Society member Collin Aarhus, took them past the Strait Log Cabin decked out with a lighted Christmas tree, before dropping them off next door at the Depot Museum for history, hot cider and old Christmas music on the player piano.
Legion Post 57 celebrates $20K USAA Sweepstakes prize
SAL Detachment of Iowa Commander Gary Bonesteel, American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan and ALR Iowa Chapter 166 President Kaye Bonesteel. They were among many veterans leaders celebrating with Post 57.
American Legion National Commander Denise Rohan listens as USAA's Steve Cochran speaks about the $20,000 prize and the importance of veterans groups. Elwick leads Stormin' Vikings at Williamsburg
By Rob Levis, Coach
Tuesday night the Vinton Shellsburg / CPU swim team traveled to Williamsburg to face the host Raiders and the Oskaloosa Indians, coming away with a split on the evening. The Stormin' Vikings took down Williamsburg 102-60 while falling in a close contest with Oskee 87-75. The Stormin' Vikes, on the back of strong performance in the middle of the meet clung to a 59-58 lead over Oskee at the second and final break.
VS wrestlers compete in CPU JV meet
Below are the results from the CPU JV wrestling tournament, where VS wrestlers were among the competitors.
CPU JV Tournament Div. 1
John Engler's place is 3rd and has scored 5.00 team points.
Round 1 - Ryan Eddy (Independence) won by decision over John Engler (Vinton-Shellsburg) (Dec 4-0)
Round 2 - Kaleb Mesick (Tipton) won by fall over John Engler (Vinton-Shellsburg) (Fall 1:56)
Round 3 - John Engler (Vinton-Shellsburg) won by fall over Noah Mackey (Alburnett) (Fall 2:15)
CPU JV Tournament Div.
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Letters sent to Santa via Ms. Patterson VSHS T1 honor roll
Vinton-Shellsburg High School has announced its First Trimester Honor Roll. To see the list, click here:t1honorroll
Play Vinton Project Update: Tilford Kids Speak on Playground Ideas!
By Brad Barker
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department recently invited Tilford Elementary students to provide thoughts on what their dream playground would include. We figure kids know play best since they, course, are the primary consumers! They participated in a brainstorming session with their classmates and teachers and were instructed that no idea was too big or too small.