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Backpack Sunday at the Races!

Last Sunday, the races were rained out, so this week will be our Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Larry and Janice Smith of Traer, Iowa. Larry and Janice spend 365 days of the year collecting school supplies and donations and we are happy to announce that they have filled 150+ school backpacks to giveaway to all kids as they enter the grandstands this Sunday night! Kids will be given tickets at the door that they can redeem with Janice to receive their backpacks.

Annual Vinton Cruise September 20

This year's cruise is our big 40 and we have door prizes, drawings, 20 different classes of trophies, and all proceeds benefit local children's programs!Rain or shine, we hope to see you on Saturday, September 20, 2025!Registration begins at 11am, awards are at 2pm, and the cruise through Vinton begins at 4pm.For more information, text Terry Marter at 319-560-9624.
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Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for V-S School Backpack Program Sept. 20

The 11th Annual Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Vinton Shellsburg Tilford Elementary School starting at 8:00 a.m. This event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Vinton.Changing the world one child and one community at a time, the Glow Trail 5K run/walk is a fundraiser for the Vinton Shellsburg School Backpack Program. The program, in cooperation with HACAP, will provide nutritious weekend meals to elementary students who qualify for free or reduced meals.

This Sunday is Back to School night at the races

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway welcomed 47 Lil Racers to the clubhouse last Sunday night. Racer #49 stock car and K3 sport mod driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids greeted fans in the club’s Car Port outside the main gates, while handing out goody bags, filled with plenty of surprises, to the kids. Twelve door prizes were awarded plus the Lil Racer of the Week sponsored by Tootsies Ice Cream and More of Vinton was awarded to a young lady named Lilliana! This Sunday, hobby stock driver, the 52 of Joren Fisher of Garrison joins us in the Car Port an hour before hot laps! Lil Racer Crew Chief Janice Smith and her husband Larry of Traer have collected supplies and filled 150 backpacks for “Back to School Night at the track this Sunday.

Trump pledges overhaul of school fitness tests

By Shauneed Miranda President Donald Trump is bringing back a physical fitness test to public schools after over a decade, but details of the new test, including timing and implementation, remain to be seen.Trump signed an executive order July 31 that reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test — a source of both fear and achievement among youth — and committed to revitalizing the “President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,” which would develop the test.
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Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway activities for Sunday August 3rd

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway " The Bullring" looks forward to getting back to the track for an exciting night of racing action this Sunday night! We are happy to welcome driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids to the Car Port this Sunday night with his two hot rods! Kyle will be there with his stick car AND sport mod, greeting his fans and handing out treats to the kids.

Small-Town Dedication, with State-Level Success: VAC’s Remarkable Swim Legacy

Abel Frayley, Charlie McCoy & Cole Happel Group photo: Mason City Regional Swim MeetBottom Row:       Anderson Purdy, Ivan Fleege, Hannah Gingrich, ainsley Miller, Addison Taylor, Gage Torres, Laiken Ohde, Morgan Flores, Raelynn Harrison,  Lilly Wilson, Callum Ohde,  Dave Happel- Head Coach, Asst Coach Whitney Bohen.Second Row:      Asst. Coach Matt Purdy, Maci Torres, Brynn Stainbaugh, Finleigh Bunz, Natalie Harrison, Juniper Kelly, Gage Torres, Owen SextonThird Row:          Asst.

Record Turnout at Dysart’s Car, Truck & Bike Show

Dysart’s 23rd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show brought Main Street to life this past Friday, with a record number of entries and visitors. The annual event brought out crowds from across the region to admire a dazzling variety of vehicles and enjoy an evening of classic cars, unique bikes, and community fun.More than 175 vehicles lined the streets — from beautifully restored classics and eye-catching customs to bikes that turned heads all on their own.
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Goodno Goes From 10th At Benton County

Riley Goodno in victory lane at Benton County Speedway. By Bill Wright, Speed SportRiley Goodno became the fifth different leader late in the going and captured his second career feature win with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway.The action-packed main event not only saw five leaders, but many changes in position in the top five throughout.It was the Knoxville, Iowa native’s first win with the series since a 2022 triumph at Eldon Raceway in Eldon, Iowa, and earned him $2,000 aboard the Goodno Promotions No.

PARTY IN PINK 5K/10K — JOIN THE PARTY 2025!

T-shirt guarantee deadline is June 27th!📅 Friday, July 11 | 🕖 7:15 PM | 📍Vinton, IA (NEW route & venue!)Let’s lace up, light up the night, and support breast cancer awareness together! 💗Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Vinton/PartyinPink5KRunWalk✨ Choose your race:🏃‍♀️ In-Person 5K/10K — with awards at 8:45 PM🌎 Virtually PINK — run anywhere July 11–13 (t-shirt & medal included!)🎉 Survivors Party + Packet Pick-Up📍 Red Cedar Wine Bar @ The Niche📆 Thursday, July 10 | 4–7 PM🍷 One free glass of wine + charcuterie (while supplies last!)🩷 All proceeds benefit Gifts of Hope — funding free mammograms, diagnostics & women’s health care.
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