Sports
Vikings travel to undefeated Independence; directions to field given
The Vinton-Shellburg Vikings play the third Top 10 team of the season tonight when they travel to Independence to play the 4-0 and 7th-ranked Mustangs. The 2-2 Vikings have already played highly-r...
Granddaughter of area residents represents U.S. in International Softball event
A Trip to the Dominican Republic was an eye opener for Andrea Wagoner a senior at Geneseo High School. She is the granddaughter of Gerald and Margie Selken of Keystone IA and the daughter of... Vikettes, Vikings win home Cross Country meet at Rodgers Park
The Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School and High School cross country teams hosted their annual home meet on Tuesday at Rodgers Park, where both the boys and girls varsity teams each finished in first ... Racers honor veterans; Hogan finishes 1 point behind in season points race
The racing season in Vinton wrapped up on Sunday with the annual tribute to veterans.
Approximately 20 former soldiers and sailors saluted the flag during the National Anthem, then parad... Union drops district game to #2 South Tama on the road
The Union Knights headed to South Tama Friday night in a key 2A district 6 matchup.
Jerry Lowe had two touchdowns in the first quarter and Union's offense could not get rolling&...
Vikings 2-2 after rainy loss to No. 2 West Delaware; play Indee on TV next
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings have played two of their first four games in a cold, driving rain that continued throughout the evening.
They have already also played two of the top-ranked... Union defeats Roland Story in district opener; S. Tama next
Below is the coach's summary of the Union Knights' victory over Roland-Story last Friday:
Opponent: Roland Story
Score: Union 41 Roland Story 21
Union Over...
VPRD to offer ADULT CO-ED 5 V 5 SOCCER
Vinton Parks and Recreation is excited to offer the following new addition to our Adult Sports Programming.
ADULT CO-ED 5 V 5 SOCCER
WHO:
5 v 5 Co-Ed teams (Rosters are...
Defensive domination: Late score gives Vikings 6-0 win at Charles City
Last week's V-S district opener at Charles City was dominated by both the Viking and Comet defenses.
The Vikings only managed 140 yards of total offense, but the Viking defense recove...
Vikettes win Grinnell Cross Country Meet; Vikings second
Sisters Lily (3rd place) and Grace Horst (7th place) led the V-S girls cross country team to a 1st-place finish in the Grinnell Invitational on Tuesday evening. Bristi Gerber also finished 10th for...