Sports

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...

Healthy Bohnsack leads Vikings to win; VS travels to Union, Friday

The VS student section disappears into a cloud of baby powder as the students show their school spirit during Friday's kick-off. Vikings ring the Victory Bell after defeating CPU, 33-15, last Friday. They travel to Union this Friday. Sitting out all of his sophomore season with an injury, Blake Bohnsack missed being on the ...

Bohnsack returns to lead VS to 33-15 win over CPU in season opener

Blake Bohnack's 50-yard pass to Tyler Bartz, along with his 65-yard punt return, led VS to victory. Sitting out all of his sophomore season with an injury, Blake Bohnsack missed being on the field, making plays, trying to help the Viking win. “But I didn't know how much I missed it ...

VS sports teams begin season; complete fall schedule listed

The 2016 fall sports campaign begins with Friday's football games between Vinton-Shellsburg and Center Point Urbana. High school volleyball, cross country and swim teams, as well as VS Middle ...

Horst, Smith lead VS cross country runners in first meet

The VS girls finished 8th at the Mount Vernon Cross Country meet on Tuesday. Grace Horst and Cole Smith were the first V-S runners to finish in their meets as the VS Vikings and Vikettes competed in the first cross country meet of the season, at Mount Vernon. Horst fini...