Sports

Area Special Olympians to compete Saturday in Coralville

On Saturday morning, seven athletes from the Vinton Shellsburg United Special Olympics team will compete in regional competition in Coralville. Team members Zach Kramer, Mikey Malmgren, Sage Holme...

VS bowlers set new season high scores during Friday\'s contest vs. Marion

Sierra Goodell Four of the six Vinton-Shellsburg boys varsity bowlers rolled a 200+ game during Friday's home contest vs. Marion.  Led by Cole Garwood's 201/244 and Daniel Janssen's 234/204,...

Viking swimmers set 27 personal bests against three big schools

We finished fourth but had a solid night swimming against some big schools and tough competition.  Both West and City High return several state qualifiers.  As a team, our 10 guys totale...

Viking swimmers compete at Wahawk Relays

Last week, the Vinton-Shellsburg swimming team traveled to Waterloo for the Wahawk Invitational and also competed against Waterloo East. See results below: Waterloo East/VS dual W...

A Hunting Story

The author’s son, proudly displaying his doves after a morning hunt. By Zach Parmater, Ranger, Hannen Park   As we sat on the frozen ground firing 20 gauge slugs at a Shoot-N-See Targets from 50 yards, the thought of what would come the following mornin...

VS wrestling: Vikes defeat Camance, edged by Central Clinton

The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestling team defeated Camanche then lost to Central Clinton last week. Scores are below: Vinton-Shellsburg (VISH) 42.0 Camanche (CAMA) 21.0 106: Nate Thoms, CAMA, ...

Area moms, kids compete in State Family Doubles Bowling event

Jeana and Jennifer White n the Mother-Daughter Bantam group at the USBC Family Double competition. The State Family Double results are final for the three bowling teams that advanced from the local district competitions in Cedar Rapids in December.   Jeana and Jennifer White won th...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2013-14 Adult Volleyball Standings

January 17, 2014     Coed Division  Sunday, January 12    Paul’s Seeds25—25—25vsEhli...

Are you tired of sitting inside all winter?

Come on out to the Benton County Nature Center for some snowshoeing fun.   We will talk a little about the history of snowshoes, the different types, and some helpful...

Several Viking wrestlers place at Benton\'s \'Jerry Eckenrod\' Invitational‏

The Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers competed Saturday at the Benton Community Bobcat 'Jerry Eckenrod' Invitational‏. Max Wehage and Steve Henry led the Vikes, with 3rd-place finishes a...