Sports

Vikings wrap up swim season

Jake Stodola, Brandon Tharp, John Levis, Tyler Naughton receive 6th place in the 200 Medley Relay   Saturday in Marshalltown the Vikings wrapped up there swim season with a strong showing at the district meet.  Facing perennial powerhouse Cedar Falls as well as strong squads from ...

Viking wrestlers Neal, Merchant advance to districts

Michael Neal, 126 Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers Michael Neal (126#) and Nathan Merchant (132#) oth placed 2nd at Sectionals this past weekend.  They will advance to Districts at Oelwein this Saturday. ...

Vikings improve to 14-3, continue to lead WaMaC West

Grant Sagan scored 22 points for Vinton-Shellsburg Friday evening, as the Vikings defeated Clear Creek-Amana, 69-46. Max Griffifth scored 19, including five 3-point shots. The Vikings built an ear...

Adult Bags League being offered at VPRD

  Summer is still a ways away and tailgating season is even further in the distance, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy one of your favorite summertime activities! The Vi...

8th grade boys win home basketball tourney

The Vinton-Shellsburg 8th grade boys won their home tourney Saturday. 8th grade boys were champions of their own tournament on Saturday.  They are coached by Todd Bohnsack and Roger Roseberry.  Players include: Blake Patterson, Brian Stainbrook, Kyle Jorgen...

Years of playing together lead to Vikings\' 2011-12 hoop success, says coach

  Three times this year, the Vinton-Shellsburg boys basketball team has played games decided by two points. They defeated Williamsburg and Marion by 2, and lost at Clear Creek-Amana by a f...

Pink Night at Benton: Bobcats remain unbeaten with victory over VS

Natalie Ketchen looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Two weeks after hosting their own Pink Night, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes participated in another girls high school basketball pink night at Benton Community on Friday evening. The Bobcats w...

Lil Racer Club to offer activities for children at Benton County Speedway

  A new club for chldren, the Lil' Racer Car Club, Inc., is beginning this year for the young fans of the Benton County Speedway. The club will be available for free for area children ...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings

  Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings January 27, 2012   This Week's Results   Sunday, January 22nd   ...

Vikettes lose at home to Columbus, 48-37

Kristin Henderson Down by more than 10 early in the game, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes came back to lead Waterloo Columbus, 34-33. But then the visitors scored 10 straight points late in the fourth to preserve a 4...