Vikings hope to build success on another field - the coach's family farm

VINTON TODAY
August 3, 2012 8:22 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg football coach Jim Womochil believes that a new era of success will begin in the weight room and on the practice field -- and on another field where he first learned the lessons of liberty and hard work.

Christmas this Sunday, in August???

DAN ENGLEDOW
August 2, 2012 7:45 pm

Click to find out when and where!

'We Build Champions' mini camp a success

JOE HADACHEK
August 2, 2012 11:58 am

  "We Build Champions" mini-camp was held this week with nearly 90 young men participating 9th-12th.   Day one of the football camp included a father-son opportunity  with 3rd-12th graders that ended with a watermelon feed.

Upcoming Adult Coed Softball League Registration

BRAD BARKER
August 2, 2012 11:11 am

In just a little over a week, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will begin its Adult Coed Softball League. If you are interested in putting together a team for the league, you must have your registration submitted by Friday, August 3rd.

Vikette athletes Strong, Randall receive post-season honors

VINTON TODAY
August 1, 2012 11:04 am

Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes Ashley Strong (softball) and Erin Randall (golf) have received honors after enjoying successful seasons. Strong, a 2012 VS graduate, was named to the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union Class 4A Northeast All-District Team as well as the Third-Team All-State Team.

Schmidt, Burbridge among dirt track winners Sunday in Vinton

VINTON TODAY
July 31, 2012 3:25 pm

Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 29, included: Stock Car: Jay Schmidt Modifieds: Mike Burbridge Sports Mod: Curt

Area Racers compete at Independence Motor Speedway

RYAN CLARK
July 29, 2012 5:28 am

  Travis Smock and Adam Johnson are getting dialed in at just the right time. Both drivers will be taking back-to-back wins into the final month of the season at Independence Motor Speedway.

VPRD Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues Standings

BRAD BARKER
July 28, 2012 7:57 pm

Click HERE  to see the latest Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2012 Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues standings and results.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series returns to Indee Speedway August 6

RYAN CLARK
July 25, 2012 12:25 pm

  For the second consecutive year, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will invade Independence Motor Speedway. The event, which pays $10,000 to the winner, will be held Monday, August 6, and is the only Iowa stop for the series this season.

Area Golfers place in competition

VINTON TODAY
July 24, 2012 11:14 am

  The Cedar Rapids Junior Optimist Golf tourney was held on Monday, July 23rd, at Ellis Golf Course.    Due to extreme heat conditions the tourney was taken from an 18 hole event to a 9 hole event.