Carrying the ball: VS Cross country teams continue unique Homecoming tradition

VINTON TODAY
September 30, 2014 9:26 am

In certain parts of eastern Iowa, on certain fall Friday afternoons, drivers have slowed down, to look at an unusual sight: Teenagers jogging along the shoulder of the road while carrying a football.

Mustangs spoil VS Homecoming, 29-12

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2014 6:51 am

After playing a scoreless first quarter in its Homecoming game vs. Independence, Vinton-Shellsburg fell behind, 14-0 after two second quarter touchdowns by the Mustangs.

Meet VS Hall of Fame inductee Gary Tharp

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
September 25, 2014 10:47 am

Forty six winters ago Gary Tharp was a ninth-grader when he became one of the first-ever Vinton Viking wrestlers. During that season of 1958-59 and over the next three, he set several “firsts” for the team, under the leadership of Coach Mel Waldon.

From Vikette guard to 'Library Lady:' Hall of Fame honoree Wendy Heineman Ewoldt

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2014 10:44 am

Wendy Heineman Ewoldt was a starting guard (as a sophomore) on the 1978 Girls Basketball Team that placed 3rd in State (still at a time when there were no "classes" and the Vikettes competed against schools of all sizes).

Shellsburg athlete Brian White joins VS Hall of Fame

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2014 10:40 am

The Viking-Vikette Hall of Fame includes those who competed for their hometown schools of Shellsburg and Garrison before those schools merged with Vinton.

Viking Hall of Fame to add Kory Winsor

VINTON TODAY
September 25, 2014 10:33 am

The Viking-Vikette Hall of Fame adds for new members this year, including Kory Winsor. Kory  was member of member of the 2000 Viking Football team to win the first District Championship and first State-playoff berth in school history.

Senior Night: Vikettes sweep CPU in three close games

VINTON TODAY
September 24, 2014 5:27 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg volleyball team honored seniors Payton Leonard, Chelsey Mier, Sydney Bartling, Caitlin Kruckenberg and Kathleen Steffen before the varsity volleyball match against Center Point-Urbana.

VS cross country runners win five of six events at Rodgers Park

VINTON TODAY
September 24, 2014 4:58 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg cross country teams did very well during Tuesday's VS invitational cross country race at Rodgers Park, where VS runners finished first in five of six events.

Scott & Boddicker win VPRD 2-person tourney; Bohnsack & Blais win Coed title

DUANE RANDALL, VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
September 23, 2014 4:20 pm

The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department held its annual Two Person Best Shot this past weekend at the Vinton Country Club.  68 golfers took part in the event with great weather all day for the participants.

Punt, Pass & Kick Results

BRAD BARKER
September 22, 2014 10:30 am

Below are the results from this year’s NFL Punt, Pass & Kick event held at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School football field on Saturday, September 20.