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Article Thumbnail. Quinton Guenther races to the ball during the Vikings' contest with W. Dubuque.

VS soccer season under way

The weather was less-than-ideal for the Vinton-Shellsburg boys soccer team in its opening game on Tuesday.  The Vikings hosted Western Dubuque to begin the last soccer season on "The Hill", the land north of the high school that was converted into a soccer field.

VPRD Taking Applications for Adult Softball League

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for adult softball league. If you or if you know of someone that is wanting to get a team together for the summer league, please be sure to turn in your registration form by Friday, April 24th.
Article Thumbnail. Matthew Andreesen runs the 400 hurdles for the Vikings.

Vikings take second in Early Bird meet

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings finally had good weather for the Early Bird track meet, and finished second in Tuesday’s event. Winners for VS included Tyler Bartz, 400M and long jump; Derek Dinderman, 800M and 3200M; and the 4 x 100 relay team.
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Gable to hold reading of new book at VSHS today

Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable will visit Vinton today. Gable will read from his book, "A Wrestling Life," at at Vinton-Shellsburg High School.
Article Thumbnail. Steve Berry, with his family, officially joined the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame today.

Bowling Hall of Fame officially adds Steve Berry

Steve Berry, accompanied by his wife, Rachelle, daughters Taylor and Steph, and sister Carlyn, officially joined the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame, joining those who are honored for their bowling ability.

VSBC softball team seeks players in 2-4th grades

VSBC (Marv Lindsey League) is looking for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade girls to complete our teams for this summer.   The teams will participate in the CPU league which will consist of 12-14 game in late May and June.

Ken Schrader to join IMCA Modifieds at April 2 Frostbuster in Vinton

VINTON – Ken Schrader plans to join the IMCA Modified field for the Thursday, April 2 Frostbuster special at Benton County Speedway.  The popular NASCAR driver, along with top IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified regulars from across the Midwest, will chase a top prize of $1,000.