Sports

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...

2014 Registration for VSBC Softball and Baseball, January 26th

Spread the word! 2014 Registration for VSBC Softball and Baseball is on Sunday, January 26th at Tilford Elementary cafeteria. There will be a short meeting prior to each age group so it ...

Viking wrestling: VS falls to Independence, Williamsburg

Dylan Wagner faces Garrett Blythe of Williamsburg. Vinton-Shellsburg wrestlers came up short in a double dual vs. Independence and Williamsburg Thursday evening in Vinton. Scores are below. Nick Hyland (132) led the Vikings, pinning both of his...

Prep hoop rivalry: V-S teams struggle vs. Benton, CPU

Jarrica Speidel The Vinton-Shellsburg basketball teams played their local rivals last week, and both the Vikings and Vikettes came up short against Benton Community and Center Point Urbana. The Benton boy...

Viking bowlers rally for win vs. Marion

The varsity boys came from a hundred pin deficit to Marion to come back and beat them by 83 pins after the Baker games on Friday, Jan. 10.  This team goes the extra mile all the time and will ...