Former Vikette Hill taking her softball team – and 3 cousins – to State

VINTON TODAY
July 18, 2014 11:02 am

While the high school softball season is over for Vinton-Shellsburg, one VSHS alum and former All-Wamac player is now preparing for her first appearance at State as a head coach.

Stueck Places at Optimist Golf Tourney

VINTON TODAY
July 15, 2014 9:47 am

Tyler Stueck golfed a 76 just 4 over par at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on July 14th.  Stueck was tied for 1st place, ended up 2nd due to a card back.

Auringer earns second Hogan Memorial win at Benton County Speedway

RYAN CLARK
July 14, 2014 12:34 pm

The last time J.D. Auringer won the Hogan Memorial, he led every lap except one. He did himself one better Sunday night at Benton County Speedway.

Vikettes end softball season with 5-4 loss to Independence in Regional opener

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2014 5:31 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg High School softball team came literally within an inch of tying the Independence Mustangs in Tuesday's regional softball action.

Win at Twin Pines qualifies Tyler Stueck for Iowa Junior PGA Tournament

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2014 9:15 am

Tyler Stueck of Vinton competed in a PGA Tournament Qualifier at Twin Pines in Cedar Rapids on July 7th.  Stueck placed 1st shooting a 1 over par carding a 73.

Hogan Memorial event to bring more prize money, drivers to Vinton next Sunday

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
July 6, 2014 10:13 pm

It’s billed as the most antici­pated event of the year at Benton County Speedway and the 20th annual Hogan Memorial is a good bet to be just that.

Vikings split with Benton, 5-6; 12-2

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2014 11:28 pm

After a one-run loss in a game with a handful of defensive miscues, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings came back to defeat Benton Community, 12-2 in high school baseball action Monday in Vinton.

Viking golfers Stueck, Janssen place in C.R. Optimist golf events

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2014 8:38 am

Twin Pines golf course in Cedar Rapids held there event on June 16th.  There were 32 kids in the  15-18 year olds age division, including some Vinton-Shellsburg golfers.

Desi Druschel joins U of Iowa as Director of Baseball Operations

VINTON TODAY
June 27, 2014 9:18 am

IOWA CITY -- Vinton native Desi Druschel has been named the University of Iowa baseball program's director of operations and director of Iowa baseball camps, UI head coach Rick Heller announced Thursday.

Free Youth Soccer Camp offered July 14-17

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
June 25, 2014 2:34 pm

Free Youth Soccer Camp offered again this year; sponsored by First Baptist Church of Vinton. Open to ages 4-12. July 14-17, 6-8 pm. All youth must have a registration form signed by a parent or guardian to participate.