A Hunting Story

BENTON COUNTY CONSERVATION
January 21, 2014 12:17 pm

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 morning kept me warm.

VS wrestling: Vikes defeat Camance, edged by Central Clinton

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 20, 2014 10:22 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team defeated Camanche then lost to Central Clinton last week. Scores are below: Vinton-Shellsburg (VISH) 42.

Area moms, kids compete in State Family Doubles Bowling event

VINTON TODAY
January 19, 2014 10:34 pm

The State Family Double results are final for the three bowling teams that advanced from the local district competitions in Cedar Rapids in December.

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2013-14 Adult Volleyball Standings

BRAD BARKER
January 16, 2014 12:17 pm

January 17, 2014     Coed Division  Sunday, January 12    Paul’s Seeds25—25—25vsEhlinger’s Vinton Express ‘66’22--13--20  Neve’s P.

Are you tired of sitting inside all winter?

AARON ASKELSON, BCP
January 14, 2014 11:07 pm

Come on out to the Benton County Nature Center for some snowshoeing fun.   We will talk a little about the history of snowshoes, the different types, and some helpful techniques.

Several Viking wrestlers place at Benton's 'Jerry Eckenrod' Invitational‏

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 14, 2014 8:40 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers competed Saturday at the Benton Community Bobcat 'Jerry Eckenrod' Invitational‏. Max Wehage and Steve Henry led the Vikes, with 3rd-place finishes at (Wehage at 113 and Henry at 285 pounds); Nick Hyland finished fourth at 132; Michael Neal was also 4th at 152 and Navon Dunlap 8th at 126.

2014 Registration for VSBC Softball and Baseball, January 26th

JIM THOMPSON
January 13, 2014 12:56 pm

Spread the word! 2014 Registration for VSBC Softball and Baseball is on Sunday, January 26th at Tilford Elementary cafeteria. There will be a short meeting prior to each age group so it would be appreciated if parents would attend with their players.

Viking wrestling: VS falls to Independence, Williamsburg

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 12, 2014 8:18 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers came up short in a double dual vs. Independence and Williamsburg Thursday evening in Vinton. Scores are below. Nick Hyland (132) led the Vikings, pinning both of his opponents to score 12 of the Vikings's 32 team points.

Prep hoop rivalry: V-S teams struggle vs. Benton, CPU

VINTON TODAY
January 12, 2014 7:55 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg basketball teams played their local rivals last week, and both the Vikings and Vikettes came up short against Benton Community and Center Point Urbana.

Viking bowlers rally for win vs. Marion

VS BOWLING COACH AMBER PATTEE
January 11, 2014 7:17 pm

The varsity boys came from a hundred pin deficit to Marion to come back and beat them by 83 pins after the Baker games on Friday, Jan. 10.  This team goes the extra mile all the time and will continue to improve as the season progresses.