Sports

VS Cross Country teams mark 25th year of carrying Homecoming game ball

Homecoming tradition for 25 years: VS cross country team ran the ball from Independence to Vinton.   After a quarter-century, the tradition of Vinton-Shellsburg cross country teams carrying the Homecoming football into the stadium continues as strong as ever. More than a dozen Viki...

Huge third quarter plays propel Vikes to 41-3 Homecoming rout

Viking blockers pave the way for a Kelyn Rickels touchdown.   A long run, two long passes, and two early second-half turnovers helped the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings turn what had been a fairly close, low-scoring contest into a 41-3 victory over Ind...

Upcoming Events and Registration Deadlines‏ for VPR

NFL Punt, Pass & Kick The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a competition at the local level for the NFL-sponsored Punt, Pass & Kick event. Each participant ages...

From the scrapbook: South Tama Cross Country Meet

These are just some shots submitted from the Otter Creek Cross Country Meet at South Tama...great job! ...

From the Scrapbook:Benton Community Cross Country Meet

Photos contributed of Benton Community at the South Tama Cross Country Meet. ...

Benton County Speedway races 9/16/12

Danny Dvorak The following drivers competed in this weekends Benton County Speedway races, and walked away winners: Sport Mod winner - Danny Dvorak Mod Winner - Ronn Lauritzen Sport Compact Winner -...

VPRD Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues Standings

Adult Slow Pitch Softball Leagues - 2012 September 16, 2012 STANDINGS COED Division Sunday's Games Grass Stains  4--0 Walker's Wildlife Reflections  4--0 ...

Vinton Aquatic Club Recognizes Swimmer Achievements

            The Vinton Aquatic Club recently held their annual awards dinner at Riverside Park to recognize all swimmers and their numerous a...

High school volleyball: Vikettes lose vs CPU

CPU beat Vinton-Shellsburg 3-1 VS scores listed first 23-25 19-25 25-19 20-25...

BIG WINS ON A RECORD BREAKING NIGHTS FOR GIRLS SWIMMERS –

Swimming in just their second meet of the year, a young and talented Vinton-Shellsburg Union girls swim team started fast and never let up cruising to a double dual sweep Thursday night at Grinnel...