Viking Freshman give Stenberg first win against his former coaches

VINTON TODAY
September 3, 2013 8:31 am

After the Vinton-Shellsburg freshmen defeated Benton Community, 14-6, in Friday's season opener, Tony Stenberg stood at midfield, receiving congratulations from the men who had coached him as a player.

Vikings defeat Benton, look to avenge 2012 loss to South Tama

VINTON TODAY
August 31, 2013 1:21 am

While celebrating with his team the 48-19 win over Benton Community on Friday, Vinton-Shellsburg football coach Jim Womochil reminded them of last season, when they followed a big win over Benton with a disappointing loss to South Tama.

Bowling coming to VSHS; coach needed

MICHELLE GOSSE
August 30, 2013 7:46 am

  On Monday night, the school board approved the addition of a high school bowling program for the Vinton-Shellsburg school district.   The Vinton-Shellsburg high school students addressed the school board last spring with this proposal and they are really excited about this opportunity to compete against other high schools.

Heat advisory: Freshman football game to start at 6 p.m. Friday

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
August 28, 2013 1:19 pm

Due to continued predictions of extreme heat, Friday's Freshman football game vs. Benton Community will kick-off at 6 p.m.  The game will be shortened to eight-minute quarters with mandatory water breaks.

Cross Country season begins tonight; runners begin year with dinner

VINTON TODAY
August 27, 2013 11:53 am

The annual team meal before the first meet was last night at the home of Pat and Nancy Jorgensen.  Practice was later due to the heat and the team finished up with the traditional spaghetti meal in Jorgensen's backyard.

VPRD softball champs crowned

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
August 27, 2013 11:34 am

Two Mike's Service Center teams (men's league) and Grinnin' Pitches (women's league) are the 2013 summer adult softball league champions.

Blow-Out: VS fans see football, volleyball scrimmages, meet fall athletes

VINTON TODAY
August 25, 2013 9:08 pm

High school football players, and even the players in grades 4-6, held brief scrimmage sessions during the annual Vinton-Shellsburg Fall Blowout on Friday at the school The volleyball players also scrimmaged in the high school gym before the event moved to the football field for introduction of football and volleyball players, cross country runners and the members of the girls swim team.

Perfect putting helps Carter Lamont win Iowa PGA Drive, Chip and Putt event

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2013 4:17 pm

How good at basic golf skills is young Carter Lamont of Vinton? Carter, the son of Curtis and Tiffany Lamont, was good enough to win the 7 and under division of Iowa PGA Drive, Chip & Putt Championship, which  was held Saturday, Aug.

Hocken delivers in IMCA Stock Cars at Independence Motor Speedway

RYAN CLARK
August 19, 2013 2:59 pm

On the night Jason Hocken and his wife, Molly, announced to family and friends they were expecting their second child, the IMCA Sunoco Stock Car driver earned his second win of the season at Independence Motor Speedway.

Alumni softball game reunites former Vikings, aids future VS program

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2013 9:46 pm

Sarah (Ries) Erickson, even more than 18 years after her last softball game as a Vinton-Shellsburg Vikette, knew exactly where to look for her uniform.