Sports

Wrestlers to welcome new Viking wrestling coach Locke at Tuesday potluck

James Locke works with younger wrestlers at a club clinic in 2013; his is the new VHSH coach. The Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling Club is hosting a potluck on Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00 in the Tilford Lunchroom to get to know our new head High School Wrestling Coach, James Locke. Former Vikin...

Hole in one for local man

On Monday, November 10th, 74 year old Rich Bednar got his first hole in one. He aced the 5th hole at the Vinton Country Club from the back tee box using a 5 wood from 180 yards out.  ...

Did you know this about the American Legion: Baseball

Since 1925, American Legion Baseball has contributed to the development of good sportsmanship and good citizenship while providing wholesome recreation for the nation's youth. In Iowa, play...

Class 2-A District 6 2014 All District Teams

Class 2-A District 6 2014 All District Teams   District Coaches of the Year: - Joe Hadachek MVP Offense: - Ian Slagle (STC) MVP Defense: - Jace Hadachek (Union)  ...

Hundreds remember Coach Johnson at VSWC wrestling tournament

A total of 317 wrestlers 8th grade and under came from throughout eastern Iowa to participate in the 6th Annual Vinton-Shellsburg Wrestling Club Tournament. Many honored the lat...

Union edged out by New Hampton 26-20 in round two of HS playoffs in 2A

The Union Knights struck quickly in the first half and rode a 14-12 lead into the locker room at  half time.  New Hampton scored first in the second half to go up 18-14. Union re...

VS Bowling 9-Pin tourney was a success; 2014-15 schedule listed

On Saturday, the VS Bowling team had its annual Vinton-Shellsburg 9 Pin Bowling fundraising tournament.  In the 9 Pin tournament, bowlers were able to score a strike by knocking down 9 of the ...

Union advances to second round of 2A playoffs after winning rematch game vs. CPU

The Union Knights were not the same team they were in game two of the 2014 season when they lost to  a physical CPU team 32-12.    Union struck fast and quick with first play of...

Local business honors VS cross country runners

Lily Horst puts her name on a window at Ehlinger's/McDonald's during the VS XC celebration. To celebrate the success of the Vinton-Shellsburg cross country teams, Mel Davis and her parents, Terry and Bonnie Ehlinger (the mom and grandparents of freshman runner Elisabeth Davis) w...

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Nov. 4

Breast Cancer Survivors will meet Tuesday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and conversation at Windsor Manor in the dining room.   For reservations please call Ang...