Three area High school girls' basketball teams Ranked

DARRELL STATON, CORRESPONDENT
November 17, 2022 9:03 am

The 2022-23 Iowa high school girls' basketball season opened practice last week, with competition beginning this week. Benton, Center Point-Urbana, and Vinton-Shellsburg girls’ basketball teams are in the preseason Cedar Rapids Gazette’s rankings.

Benton County Undivided Winter Games December 6

FFA
November 9, 2022 3:37 pm

Benton County Undivided: Winter Games will be held December 6th at the Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School. We will put school rivalries to the side, and unite students served by Special Education programs throughout Benton County.

Vinton-Shellsburg Dance Team Dance Apparel Store Open through November 17

VINTON SHELLSBURG VOYAGERS
November 9, 2022 12:45 pm

The VS Voyager Dance team is selling apparel to raise money for team expenses.  The online store will close on November 17th.  Thank you for your support!The Vinton Shellsburg Voyager Dance Apparel Store is open until Thursday, November 17th.

Jakob Becker bowls a perfect game at Berry's Lanes

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2022 9:17 pm

It all started when Jakob Becker was about four years old. His older sister Anna was in a bowling league and he had nothing to do on those Saturday mornings.

Hawkins Challenge Fun Shoot

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE
November 3, 2022 1:45 am

Where: Izaak Walton Red Cedar Chapter 2 miles north of Vinton, Iowa on HWY 150What: Black powder muzzleloader fun shoot and Can DriveBest 3 round group at 50yards andBest 3 round group at 100yardsWhen: Nov.

"It's ALL About the Kids in 2023" Hearing and Sight Protection Program Created

LIL RACER CAR CLUB
October 28, 2022 12:47 pm

Too often young racing fans are seen covering their ears while crying, due to the noise,  or shielding their eyes from flying dirt or dust. A special fund is being set up to expand the types and number of products offered at the tracks the Lil Racer Car Club serves to help combat these problems that the kids face.

VS Home Swim Meet with Williamsburg

VS CPU GIRLS SWIM TEAM
October 24, 2022 7:09 pm

VS home swim meet (10/20): no official times/scores, as the meet was considered a scrimmage with Williamsburg. VS athletes drew their events out of a hat a week in advance - giving the girls a chance to swim atypical events.

Ready, Set, GLOW this Saturday

VINTON TODAY
October 21, 2022 1:22 am

Nathan's Smiles 2nd Annual 5K Glow Fun Run will be held on Saturday, October 22. Last year the run brought in $6,000 which was used for trail improvement and scholarships for Vinton-Shellsburg seniors.

Northeast Iowa Swim Conference meet at Decorah 10/15/22

VS CPU GIRLS SWIM TEAM
October 16, 2022 10:36 pm

Mac Goodell cut 7 seconds in her 500 Freestyle, Lizzy Stillions cut 3 seconds for a personal best in her 100 Freestyle. Justyce Dominick, Tori Elwick and Carleigh Wilson also cut time in their individual events.

Girls Swimming - Williamsburg 10.10.22

VS CPU GIRLS SWIM TEAM
October 11, 2022 11:59 pm

5 teams at Williamsburg last night - VS, Oskaloosa, Tipton, Centerville & Williamsburg. VS was short 2 swimmers but the remaining 8 managed to come away with 3rd place, narrowly missing 2nd place to Oskaloosa (whom we beat 5 days ago when we were at full strength).