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Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk
Who will you be cheering for during Super Bowl LIX? The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) and law enforcement partners are cheering for sober drivers! Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or attending one, everyone has an important job: keep drunk drivers off the road so we can all make it home safely. This weekend, law enforcement across Iowa will be reminding football enthusiasts: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Lil Racer Car Club Receives Generous Grant to Bring Smiles to Young Racing Fans
As part of the HOT (Hotel Option Tax) Grant program overseen by Vinton Unlimited, the Lil Racer Car Club has been awarded a generous donation to help bring joy to children in the community. This initiative is another example of how local organizations are working together to enhance family-friendly experiences in Vinton.The Lil Racer Car Club, a beloved organization at Benton County Speedway, is dedicated to making race days a thrilling experience for young fans.
Area Students named to ICCAC Academic All-Region for Fall 2024
The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference announced the Academic All-Region performers for the Fall of 2024.First Team performers received a 3.5 grade point average or above, while Second Team members earned between a 3.0 and a 3.49 GPA. A student's highest GPA was recognized, either their cumulative GPA or their spring semester only GPA. Over 2500 student-athletes have been recognized with over 1600 First Team honors and 900 Second Team. RAGBRAI Announces 2025 Route
This is just in! Introducing our eight overnight towns for RAGBRAI LII, our 52nd “flight” across the state of Iowa!Orange City, Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, Oelwein, and ending in Guttenberg – your RAGBRAI 2025 route! This will be our second shortest route and sixth flattest ever RAGBRAI, 406 miles and 10,487 feet of climb. Bill raising penalties for assaulting sports referees moves forward
By Robin OpsahlAn Iowa Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday that would make assaulting referees a Class D felony, in addition to providing civil liability protections to sports officials.Sen. Jeff Reichman, R-Montrose, said he proposed Senate File 50 in light of the assault of a referee in December at a high school basketball game in Burlington by a parent who disagreed with a call during the game.
Voting open for students for the Dan Gable Mr/Ms Wrestler of the Year Award
Fareway Stores, Inc., IAwrestle, and Iowa Corn present the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA).The IWCOA accepted nominations from high school coaches for student-athletes in each of the three state wrestling classes for the men and two classes for the women’s award, Class 1A and Class 2A, regardless of their year in school and weight class. Vinton-Shellsburg Baseball Corp 2025 Spring Registration Night
Vinton-Shellsburg
Baseball Corp
2025 Spring Registration Night Date: Sunday, February 2
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Place: High School Commons
Registration Night Information:
Please join us for registration night where you will meet the coach,
fill out registration forms, and order baseball uniforms/apparel.
All forms and fees must be paid before the first practice.
Hawkeye Comm. College Student-Athletes Shine on ICCAC Academic All-Region Team
The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference has announced the Academic All-Region honorees for the fall 2024 semester, recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of student-athletes across Region 11.To qualify, student-athletes must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieved either a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher for First Team honors or between a 3.
Pickleball Night at Oak Grove Church January 20
We are having a Pickleball Night on January 20th at 6:30pm at Oak Grove Church (6101 32nd Ave Shellsburg).The church is located at 6101 32nd Ave., Shellsburg.
Open Skate 80s Night, Saturday, January 25, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Dress like your parents who grew up in the 80’s! Neon, leg warmers, poofy hair! Black lights and glow items galore! Glow items will be for sale. Location: Skate Center Saturday, January 25, 20257:00 PM 9:00 PM Cost: $5/skater
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