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By IHSAAIowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that summer athletic seasons may be conducted for high school baseball and softball following a two-month activities suspension due to COVID-19.The announcement approved the reopening of school facilities and the start of practices for Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and Iowa High School Athletic Association sanctioned summer sports starting on Monday, June 1.
Benton County Speedway to run 1st race May 24
LET THE SEASON BEGIN! SUNDAY, MAY 24TH Benton County Speedway, Vinton, IowaCLASSES: IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, Micro Mod/Mini Late ModelsIMCA Modified Feature Winner Qualifies for the Fast Shaft All-Star Invitational$1,000.00 to Win $100.00 to Start IMCA Modifieds $30.00 Entry Fee$400.00 to Win Stock Car $60.
COVID-19 NO MATCH FOR PATRIOTIC VETERAN - MEMORIAL DAY 2020
Want to go on a 75-mile bicycle ride on Memorial Day? One Iowa veteran plans to do just that. Larry Ritland, a Vietnam Veteran and 38-year member of American Legion Post 307 in Roland, Iowa, will honor veterans this Memorial Day in a unique way.“Having most Memorial Day observances canceled or drastically scaled back is heartbreaking,” said Ritland. Breakfast from New Jersey! A morning visit with Carli and Lillie
We were able to meet for a little bit this morning with Vinton-Shellsburg seniors and VGH CNAs Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont to talk about their work in New Jersey, visiting New York City, the end of the school year and hotel breakfasts.This morning's video!
Vinton-Shellsburg Soccer Shirts Available
Vinton-Shellsburg Socer is on hold like all other activities. However, commemorating the season are shirts that can be seen at the link below.Click to orderOrders accepted until Wednesday, May 20.
An evening meeting with Carli and Lillie
We had a great talk tonight with Vinton-Shellsburg's Jersey Girls, Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont. We covered patient care, PPE, golf, bedtimes and the fire department.Tonight's video
Iowa's Ride Canceled
TJ Juskiewicz, Iowa’s Ride Director issued the following statement on their Facebook page canceling the Most Wonderful Ride through Vinton, and the rest of Iowa."Unfortunately, after evaluating the current situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and great concern for the safety of the general public, the townspeople, riders, support drivers, volunteers, the Iowa State Patrol troopers, safety officials and staff, it will not be safe nor feasible to host the inaugural Iowa’s Ride on July 12-18, 2020.
Benton County Speedway Set To Open Racing Season May 3rd
The Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa has altered the schedule to adhere to Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, guidelines in regards to the COVID-19 virus. With the closures of race tracks for the month of April, the Benton County Speedway has re[st] the season opener to Sunday, May 3rd.More information regarding the season opener will be made available later in the month of April or daily [upd]s will be available on the Benton County website at www.
Benton County Speedway “Frostbuster” Cancelled
Vinton, Iowa: The “Frostbuster” Stock Car Racing event scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at the Benton County Speedway has been cancelled. Citing concerns for the safety and well being of the drivers, crews, fans and officials, the Dripps family has made the decision to cancel the early spring racing special at the Benton County Speedway located on the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa.
IBA Recognizes Four Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament Players
Four Iowa High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament players were [SEL]ed to receive a 2020 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award, and they will be presented with the award at their local bank. One high school senior from each class received a $1,000 scholarship from the IBA to the college of his choice. Scholarship recipients included:Class 1A: Isaac Gavin, Martensdale-St.