Murty collects opening night checkers for ninth time at Benton County Speedway

RYAN CLARK
April 13, 2015 10:54 am

As he had done eight times in 14 previous seasons, IMCA Stock Car driver Damon Murty took home the checkers on opening night at Benton County Speedway.

VS soccer season under way

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2015 8:00 am

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

MATT BOGGESS, VPRD
April 6, 2015 6:02 pm

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.

Cordes was the last to know he was winner of Frostbuster Modified feature

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
April 3, 2015 11:21 am

The finish to Thursday’s Frostbuster feature for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds at Benton County Speedway was so close Troy Cordes didn’t know for sure he was the winner until he heard it over his one-way radio.

Vikettes medal in many events at Union Early Bird

VINTON TODAY
April 3, 2015 11:10 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg girls track team competed with several other schools at the Early Bird track meet at Union High School in La Porte City on Thursday.

Vikings take second in Early Bird meet

VINTON TODAY
March 31, 2015 11:14 pm

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.

Gable to hold reading of new book at VSHS today

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
March 30, 2015 5:17 am

Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable will visit Vinton today. Gable will read from his book, "A Wrestling Life," at at Vinton-Shellsburg High School.

Bowling Hall of Fame officially adds Steve Berry

VINTON TODAY
March 28, 2015 9:49 pm

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

JIM THOMPSON
March 26, 2015 10:58 am

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

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
March 26, 2015 10:11 am

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.