Viking gridders pitch in for storm clean-up

JEFF HOLMES
August 13, 2020 11:04 pm

VINTON — They’re already working hard every morning at practice, but members of the Vinton-Shellsburg football team have been pulling double-duty as many Viking players and coaches have been out in the area helping residents clean-up after Monday’s derecho storm.

Berry Jr. Scores Win On Wild Night At Benton County Speedway

BENTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
August 10, 2020 3:51 pm

The Benton County Speedway hosted 114 race teams on a warm and sultry night that saw a great crowd witness a wildly entertaining night of racing. The Kiss Country IMCA Modifieds saw 21 drivers take the initial green flag with Austin Kuehl all the way from Cave Creek, Arizona lead several laps before BCS regular Troy Cordes took over the top spot.

Vinton Aquatic Swim Meet holds Competition at the Vinton Pool

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 6, 2020 4:41 pm

Saturday morning found members of the Vinton Aquatic Swim team warming up to compete at the swim meet held at the Vinton swimming pool. Hosting Waterloo's USS Destroyers, the two teams competed in 58 different events.

Cordes Back in Victory Lane At The "Bullring"

BENTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
August 3, 2020 3:08 pm

After a week off due to extreme heat and threat of storms the Benton County Speedway “ the Bullring” was back in action on Sunday night. The six regular weekly classes plus the American Iron Racing Series all raced on a perfectly prepared race track.

Party in Pink 5K Run/Walk

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 3, 2020 2:38 am

Party in Pink's 5K Run/Walk while had a much smaller group of participants this year, with 130 runners and walkers with 40 virtual runners, was down from around 400 who usually participate.

Thank you Carli and Lillie!

JEFF HOLMES
August 3, 2020 1:04 am

We had the chance to have one more visit with Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont tonight before they head off to college. Here is tonight's video!

Berry Jr. , Damon Murty, Kyle Olson Among BCS Winners

BENTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
July 20, 2020 2:06 pm

A beautiful July night greeted a nice crowd at the Benton County Speedway, “The Bullring” on Sunday night. Well over 100 cars took part in the fast paced racing program that saw the final checkered of the night wave before 9:30 pm.

Benischek Accepts And Wins Challenge At "The Bullring"

BENTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
July 14, 2020 1:06 am

Fisher Towing & Recovery of Garrison, Iowa sponsored the Mid-Season Championships at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday night on a near perfect weather night for racing.

Vinton Unlimited Hosts Annual 2 Person Best Shot Golf Tournament

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2020 2:26 am

Vinton Unlimited's 2 Person Best Shot Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 17 at the Vinton Country Club.There will be a 4:00 p.m. tee time.

Benton County Speedway Race Start Time Change

BENTON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
July 8, 2020 2:17 am

Specialty Race Promotions, operators of the Benton County Speedway, “The Bullring” have made the decision to [st] the start time for the Sunday race programs back to 6 pm.