Sports

Four in a row: Vikettes beat Marion, 52-39 at home

Center Allison Emrich takes a shot for V-S against Marion. For three quarters, the Vinton-Shellsburg girls basketball team played evenly with the Marion Indians.  But for one quarter, the Vikettes totally dominated the Indians. Leading 11-10 a...

Tour deLights runners brave cold, wind for 6th annual VS XC fund-raiser

Ricky Jeray holds his trophy after Tour deLights race Sunday evening in Vinton.        Running shoes? Check.      Annual event T-shirt? Check.      Bottles of water or sports drinks? Check.  &nbs...

Pickleball Champs

Colton Draker, Tayler Dinderman Pictured above are the Pickleball champs! ...

Ian Storey Celebrates his 100th win

Ian Storey after winning his 100th Wrestling match against Cascade Ian Storey was able to reach his landmark 100th win as a Vinton-Shellsburg wrestler this past at a match against Cascade. Congratulations Ian! ...

Wrestlers begin season

Ian Storey began his season with a pin against an East Marshall opponent Thursday evening.   Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers began their season Thursday night against East Marshall and Wapsie Valley, losing the first dual but winning the second.    Score:  ...

Merv Chandler wins State and Calhoun County Track titles

Merv Chandler of Vinton was awarded for his successful racing season at IMCA event.   Merv Chandler (second from right) raced to Mach-1 Sport Compact state and Calhoun County Speedway track titles this season.   The Vinton driver was a four-time feature winne...

Volleyball League Scores and Standings as of 12/1

  To see the standings for Vinton Parks and Recreation Volleyball click. Choose the date you would like to see across the bottom at that screen! ...

Scott Hogan wins the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title

Scott Hogan receives trophy from Kathy Root A shortage of starts didn’t prevent Scott Hogan from winning the Butler Built North Central Region IMCA Modified title. Along with nine feature wins, the Vinton  pilot scored track ...

Fall Athletics Achieve Academic Recognition @ V-S HS!

  November 23, 2010: During each activity season in Iowa, high school students are not only recognized for their accomplishments as performers or as athletes, but also recognized for their...

Golfers get final rounds in before winter weather arrives

Area golfers went to the course on Monday, despite the chilly, windy weather. Monday was not a great day for golf, either the weather or the results, said one of several players who wore jackets, caps with ear covers and other warm apparel on Monday.  But, he said, ...