Vikings wrap up State baseball season; 'Hendo' named MVP

VINTON TODAY
August 3, 2015 8:40 pm

Although the first-round loss to eventual state 3A champion Waverly-Shell Rock was a disappointment, Vinton-Shellsburg Viking players can look at the State score sheet and feel good about their performance.

Hogan continues leading points at Vinton; Roster, Erger win features

RYAN CLARK
August 3, 2015 10:03 am

Editor's note: After finishing 5th in Sunday's feature, Vinton modified racer Scott Hogan continues to be the points leader, by a narrow margin, although Troy Cordes gained a few points with his win Sunday.

Golfer of the Year: VS player Stueck earns 2nd straight honor from CR Optimists

VINTON TODAY
July 29, 2015 9:35 am

Tyler Stueck will be a senior at Vinton-Shellsburg this fall.  He was selected last year as the "Golfer of the Year" through the Cedar Rapids Optimist Junior Golf Association (CROJGA), and also won the honor again this year.

2015 Triathlon Results‏

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
July 28, 2015 3:32 pm

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VPRD announces Triathlon winners

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
July 28, 2015 12:56 pm

The VPRD recently held its annual Triathlon, with athletes biking, running and swimming. Click HERE for results.

Vikings in Des Moines; to play at 11 a.m Tuesday in State Baseball Tourney

VINTON TODAY
July 27, 2015 11:42 pm

The VS Vikings arrived in Des Moines Monday afternoon to prepare for their 11 a.m. game vs. Waverly-Shell Rock in the State Tournament.  Nate Forsyth, a member of the VS 1998 State Championship Team, visited the Vikings on Monday before they boarded the school vans for the two-hour trip to the state capital.

Dolan does it again, wins IMCA Late Model thriller at Benton County

RYAN CLARK
July 27, 2015 11:32 am

For the third time this season, the IMCA Late Model Sunday Series made an appearance at Benton County Speedway. For the second time, Ryan Dolan narrowly took the checkers ahead of series point leader Todd Cooney.

VPRD Glow Ball Golf Tournament on August 1st‏

BRAD BARKER
July 25, 2015 2:06 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is once again hosting a Glow Ball Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 1st at the Vinton Country Club. This will be a two-person best shot 9-hole event that will begin at dark.

On to State: Vikings defeat Williamsburg; to play in Des Moines Tuesday

VINTON TODAY
July 23, 2015 2:05 am

W. I. N. Whatever Is Necessary. That’s the philosophy of Coach Jim Struve and the 2015 Vinton-Shellsburg baseball team is taking to the State Tournament next Tuesday.

VS Swim Camp set for next week

ROB LEVIS, VS SWIMMING COACH
July 21, 2015 6:35 pm

VS Boys and Girls Middle School/High School Swim Camp will take place next week, Monday through Friday,  July 27-31 at the Vinton pool from 5 – 6 PM.