Sports
Vikings improving weekly after rough start, defeat No. 4 Solon
Opposing boys basketball teams may look at the Vinton-Shellsburg record (4 wins, 8 losses) and stat sheet (no conference leaders in any major category) and think that this year's team could...
Benton County Speedway to be part of 2014 IMCA Late Model Series
A dozen dates at three different tracks comprise the inaugural IMCA Late Model Sunday Series.
Benton County Speedway in Vinton, I-35 Speedway in Mason City and Stuart Speedway each host four e... Viking wrestling results; VS defeats Cascade, CCA and Marion
The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team won three of four contests recently. The Vikes defeated Clear Creek-Amana, Marion and Cascade, but lost to CPU.
Vinton-Shellsburg (VISH) 45.0 Cascade (CASC) 30...
Area Special Olympians to compete Saturday in Coralville
On Saturday morning, seven athletes from the Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics team will compete in regional competition in Coralville. Team members Zach Kramer, Mikey Malmgren, Sage Holme...
VS bowlers set new season high scores during Friday\'s contest vs. Marion
Four of the six Vinton-Shellsburg boys varsity bowlers rolled a 200+ game during Friday's home contest vs. Marion. Led by Cole Garwood's 201/244 and Daniel Janssen's 234/204,... Viking swimmers set 27 personal bests against three big schools
We finished fourth but had a solid night swimming against some big schools and tough competition. Both West and City High return several state qualifiers. As a team, our 10 guys totale...
Viking swimmers compete at Wahawk Relays
Last week, the Vinton-Shellsburg swimming team traveled to Waterloo for the Wahawk Invitational and also competed against Waterloo East.
See results below:
Waterloo East/VS dual
W...
A Hunting Story
By Zach Parmater, Ranger, Hannen Park
As we sat on the frozen ground firing 20 gauge slugs at a Shoot-N-See Targets from 50 yards, the thought of what would come the following mornin... VS wrestling: Vikes defeat Camance, edged by Central Clinton
The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team defeated Camanche then lost to Central Clinton last week.
Scores are below:
Vinton-Shellsburg (VISH) 42.0 Camanche (CAMA) 21.0
106: Nate Thoms, CAMA, ...
Area moms, kids compete in State Family Doubles Bowling event
The State Family Double results are final for the three bowling teams that advanced from the local district competitions in Cedar Rapids in December.
Jeana and Jennifer White won th...