Sports

Vikings win home CC meet; Vikettes second

The Viking varsity cross country team won the first place trophy in their home meet on Tuesday. The Viking varsity cross country team won the first place trophy in their home meet on Tuesday. The Vinton-Shellsburg High School and Middle School cross country teams only hold one home meet each...

Union teams defeat Oelwein on 'Beat Cancer Night'

"Toro," former Dysart-Geneseo player and long-time friend of Union Coach Joe Hadachek, joined Union captains for Friday's coin toss during 'Beat Cancer Night.' Union had a reason besides football ...

VS home cross country meet set for Tuesday, but in new location at HS campus

The VS home cross country meet will take place Tuesday, but at a new location: The VSHS campus. The VS home cross country meet will take place Tuesday, but at a new location: The VSHS campus. Attention, Vinton-Shellsburg cross country fans. The annual home meet will take place Tuesday, Se...

VAC Swimming/Diving Club celebrates successful season

Summer Long Course State Swimmers The Vinton Aquatic Club Swimming and Diving Team had another very successful year during the 2015-2016 Winter and Summer Seasons with 60 swimmers and 11 divers participating. Swimmers accomplished 72 ...

Vinton veteran racer Dvorak earns spot in Race of Champions

Danny Dvorak, with wife Jamie, is celebrating qualifying for the SportsMod Race of Champions, which takes place Saturday night in Boone. Danny Dvorak, with wife Jamie, is celebrating qualifying for the SportsMod Race of Champions, which takes place Saturday night in Boone. Vinton SportsMod driver Danny Dvorak and his crew, family a...

Vikings enter District play with 1-1 record; to host Decorah Friday

Will Dudley led the Viking freshman team at Union with four TDs, including two consecutive 90-yard kickoff returns. Will Dudley led the Viking freshman team at Union with four TDs, including two consecutive 90-yard kickoff returns. After last Friday's loss at Union, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings begin District ...

Union defense continues keeping opponents scoreless in 50-0 win vs. Vinton-Shellsburg

Isaiah Vaughn heads toward the sideline as he begins one of his four TD runs vs. the Vikings. Back the Blue: Union students expressed patriotism and respect for law enforcement with their clothing and decorations on Friday. First they shut out Marion, 35-O, a week before the Indians would ...

Vinton Country Club Wins Cedar Valley Ryder Cup

Vinton Country Club was the host of this year’s Cedar Valley Ryder Cup on Sunday, August 28th. The weather held out for the tournament as the Cedar River was over its banks and creeping ...

VPRD is currently taking registrations

VPRD is currently taking registrations for the following programs:   1st – 2nd grade &  3rd – 4th grade Flag Football Cost: $25 includes T-shirt ($1 for a mou...

Union defense leads Knights to 35-0 victory over Marion

The Union Knights defense led the way creating three interceptions including a 48 yard interception yard return for a touchdown and won at home during Senior Citizen Night in La Porte City. Th...