Sports
Vinton Parks and Rec announce 2025 Fall Programs & Activities
Registration is open for all of our FALL programs! Head to www.vprdzone.com to register! This year we have Flag Football K-6th grade, Cheer Camp K-5th grade, Jr. Spikers Camp 1st-6th grade, Slime Time...
Backpack Sunday at the Races!
Last Sunday, the races were rained out, so this week will be our Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Larry and Janice Smith of Traer, Iowa. Larry and Janice spend 365 days of the year collecting school suppl... Annual Vinton Cruise September 20
This year's cruise is our big 40 and we have door prizes, drawings, 20 different classes of trophies, and all proceeds benefit local children's programs!Rain or shine, we hope to see you on Saturday, ... Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for V-S School Backpack Program Sept. 20
{{{Kiwanis_GlowTrail_5K_(Poster_2025_(3).pdf}}}The 11th Annual Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Vinton Shellsburg Tilford Elementary School starting at 8:00 a.m. This ... This Sunday is Back to School night at the races
The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway welcomed 47 Lil Racers to the clubhouse last Sunday night. Racer #49 stock car and K3 sport mod driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids greeted fans in ...
Trump pledges overhaul of school fitness tests
By Shauneed Miranda President Donald Trump is bringing back a physical fitness test to public schools after over a decade, but details of the new test, including timing and implementation, remain...
Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway activities for Sunday August 3rd
The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway " The Bullring" looks forward to getting back to the track for an exciting night of racing action this Sunday night! We are happy to welcome drive...
Small-Town Dedication, with State-Level Success: VAC’s Remarkable Swim Legacy
Group photo: Mason City Regional Swim MeetBottom Row: Anderson Purdy, Ivan Fleege, Hannah Gingrich, ainsley Miller, Addison Taylor, Gage Torres, Laiken Ohde, Morgan Flor... Record Turnout at Dysart’s Car, Truck & Bike Show
Dysart’s 23rd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show brought Main Street to life this past Friday, with a record number of entries and visitors. The annual event brought out crowds from across the region to ... Goodno Goes From 10th At Benton County
By Bill Wright, Speed SportRiley Goodno became the fifth different leader late in the going and captured his second career feature win with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Sunday night at the Bento...