VSU swimming season ends with 4th place medal for Shepard at State

VINTON TODAY
November 6, 2017 12:00 am

Vinton-Shellsburg-Union swimmer Arabella Shepard finished 9th in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 58.59 seconds, and did even better in the 100-yard backstroke, earning the 4th place medal with a time of 57.

Vinton native Jon Leonard getting first taste of life as interim NASCAR crew chief

VINTON TODAY
November 6, 2017 12:00 am

Jon Leonard looks out over the track from the box at the Kansas Speedway, where he directed his first team as the No. 95 crew chief. Jon Leonard, fiance AudriOnna Elswick and daughter Kennedy.

Union advances to Dome with exciting, final-seconds comback win at unbeaten Cascade

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2017 12:00 am

With their backs to the goaline for most of the first half, Union's football team found itself looking for answers to unbeaten, top-ranked District 4 Champion Cascade, as the Knight defense fought to keep the game within reach.

End of an Era: VS Cross Country Coach John Frazier retires

VINTON TODAY
November 3, 2017 12:00 am

John Frazier speaks to members of the VS boys CC team before the home meet in September. Hundreds of VS runners have heard the encouraging words of John Frazier as they completed their cross country courses.

VSU swim team sends one to state; Hesson shares Coach of the Year honors

VINTON TODAY
October 30, 2017 12:00 am

VSU swimmer Arabella Shepard will compete at State, Saturday in Marshalltown. Coach Ashley Hesson with the VSU swim team, which ends its season with one member competing at State and Hesson sharing conference Coach of the Year honors.

Defense rules as Knights shut out AP in round one; rematch at Cascade set for Friday

VINTON TODAY
October 30, 2017 12:00 am

Kaleb Roach led Union with 230 rushing yards and two TDs. Three of the eight remaining playoff teams in Class 2A are from District 4, after Union, Cascade and Waukon all won their first-round contests.

Tharp to represent VS in State Cross Country meet Saturday

VINTON TODAY
October 28, 2017 12:00 am

Cole Tharp (3rd from right, runs with his teammates to take the Homecoming game ball to the football field. He will end his CC career at the State meet Saturday.

Union prepares for 10th straight playoff appearance; to travel to A-P Friday

VINTON TODAY
October 23, 2017 12:00 am

Quinten Kinsel (36) blocks for Kaleb Roach (35) in Union's loss to unbeaten Cascade. By virtue of a tie-breaker, the Union Knights earned their 10th straight consecutive playoff berth -- the longest active streak among Class 2A teams -- despite losing its third game of the season on Friday and finishing third in Class 2A, District 4.

Tharp, Timmerman lead VS XC teams at WD meet

VINTON TODAY
October 23, 2017 12:00 am

VS seniors pose for one more photo with Coach Frazier and Coach Mangold after their last race of the season. Photo from VS mom Tammy Karr. Senior Cole Tharp and Junior Libbie Timmerman led the Vinton-Shellsburg Cross Country teams at the Oct.

VSU swimmers sweep Williamsburg meet, winning all events in 5-team contest

VINTON TODAY
October 11, 2017 12:00 am

Kaitlyn Goodell swimming her 500 Freestyle at Williamsburg. Geordyn Webster swimming her 100 Butterfly. By Ashley Hesson, VSU swim coach Last night was a great night for VSU swimming!!! 1st out of 5 teams at the Williamsburg Invite.