Shellsburg Area Community Group Fund Raiser – August 7th

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
July 7, 2022 1:04 pm

The annual fund raiser for the Shellsburg Area Community Group (SACG) had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. The golf tournament will now be held on Sunday, August 7th at Wildcat Golf Course.

Come Run or Walk with us during Norway's Strong 5K Race 08/27/22

VINTON TODAY
July 6, 2022 1:21 pm

Our Mission is to bring family and friends together for this event. The goal is to collect funds for the local library.  The run will take place in Norway, Iowa known for baseball.

Benton County Speedway hosts Urbana 5 Memorial this Sunday

IMCA
July 5, 2022 12:50 pm

Five young race fans will be remembered this Sunday, July 10 when Benton County Speedway hosts the Urbana 5 Memorial.“We work very hard each year to forever keep the memory of Nikki, Quentin, Triston, Hunter and Zoey alive.

Verardi earns first win in Sprint Invaders stop at The Bullring

IMCA
July 5, 2022 10:18 am

Luke Verardi had a little more reason to celebrate the Independence Day holiday this year.The Taylorsville, Ill., driver topped a 22-car field of 360 Sprints to earn his career first win when the Sprint Invaders made an appearance at Benton County Speedway.

Thompson among Central student-athletes receiving academic awards

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2022 12:02 pm

The spring sports American Rivers Conference all-academic team was announced Wednesday and 44 Central College student-athletes were honored for their academic and athletic excellence.

Sprint Invaders return this Sunday to The Bullring

IMCA
June 27, 2022 12:45 pm

360 Sprints are making a return to Benton County Speedway.Sprint Invaders join the IMCA weekly racing program this Sunday, July 3, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday for the second consecutive year at The Bullring.

Lopez locks in first victory during Benton County Fair

IMCA
June 24, 2022 7:45 pm

The Benton County Fair will always be special to Kaylin Lopez.Especially this year’s.The 18-year-old from Chowchilla, Calif., who has spent the last two summers racing in central Iowa, earned his career first Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod presented by Christie Door Company feature win when county fair entertainment opened Thursday night with a night of IMCA weekly racing.

Olson drives borrowed car to victory at Benton County Speedway

IMCA
June 21, 2022 12:48 pm

One driver didn’t think he’d be able to race while another wasn’t sure he’d even make it to the track.Both ended up in victory lane in an unlikely turn of events Sunday at Benton County Speedway.

Becker signs with Hawkeye

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2022 3:57 pm

Anna Becker, finished her final high school year at Vinton-Shellsburg and is making plans to continue her bowling career at the college level. Becker has signed a letter of intent to bowl with the Haweye Community College Women's bowling team.

Chipp races to IMCA Modified checkers at Benton County Speedway

IMCA
June 14, 2022 12:45 pm

Brennen Chipp took the lead early and then powered away following a late restart to score his first win of the season Sunday at Benton County Speedway.