10th Annual Pink Night January 22

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:56 pm

Tuesday night, January 22, the Vikettes will play against the Mustangs in the Vinton Shellsburg High School Gym for the annual Pink Night. Pink Night raises money to help those in the community that are fighting breast cancer.

500th event in Deery Series history on 2019 IMCA Late Model tour schedule 

BILL MARTIN, IMCA
January 18, 2019 8:56 pm

By Bill Martin The Deery Brothers Summer Series reaches another milestone this season, with the 500th event of its storied history. Seventeen events are on the schedule for the 2019 IMCA Late Model tour.

Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestler Hold their own against Benton Community but not CPU

SAM K
January 18, 2019 8:56 pm

Last night Vinton-Shellburg came out on top of Benton Community on the mat. Results for Vinton-Shellsburg vs. Center Point-Urbana are below.   Benton Community vs.

V-S 8th Grade Boys Basketball team plays against Marion

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
January 18, 2019 8:56 pm

On Thursday night the Vinton-Shellsburg 8th grade boys basketball team played against Marion. The final scores were as follows: A-44-55&

Sunoco Race Fuels to continue IMCA division support

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 27, 2018 12:35 pm

Sunoco Race Fuels announced that they will continue their support of two IMCA divisions and one special series through 2021. Manufacturer of the Official Fuel of IMCA, Sunoco will continue as title sponsor of both the IMCA Stock Car and IMCA Hobby Stock divisions.

Timmerman Signs with Hawkeye Community College

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 23, 2018 5:20 pm

Vinton-Shellsburg senior Libbie Timmerman made it official as she signed her letter of intent with Hawekeye Community College. Alongside Libbie for the signing, were her parents, Kevin and Jamie.

Girls Gold finishes Strong

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 23, 2018 5:19 pm

Our 2018 girls golf team had a strong season. We finished with a record of 42-22 and we had an individual State qualifier. Our team also finished a strong academic year and was awarded an Excellence in Academic Achievement by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Association.

VS wrestlers compete in CPU JV invitational

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2018 6:16 am

The VS wrestling team sent several JV wrestlers to the CPU JV Invitational meet. Several VS wrestlers medaled, including Damon Swenson, who was first in Div.

Coach Joe Hadechek Resigns after 12 years as Union Coach

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2018 8:59 am

On Wednesday, Union Knights Coach Joe Hadachek resigned. After 12 years as head football coach at Union High School, Joe described his time coaching as "One great ride.

Bowlers move up in their standing after rebuilding their team

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 17, 2018 5:54 am

"This is a rebuilding year for the girls team. We lost 5 or the 6 varsity members from last year yet we have several girls that are stepping up their games to contribute the this team.