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News from the Speedway

  Darrell Lanigan continued his hot streak in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, but it wasn’t without a fight. Lanigan, who held off Clint Smith throughout the second half of t...

Parr creation to be auctioned off for Alzheimer Awareness

Carving by Brian Parr will be auctioned via silent auction deadline FRIDAY click to see details... Vinton's legendary chainsaw artist Brian Parr has put his talents to work once again, this time donating one of his latest creations for Alzheimer's Awareness Night at the Benton County Sp...

Three in a row for Hilmer at Benton County Speedway

Nate Chandler in the 00 car   Winners Sunday at the Benton County Speedway included: Stock Car: Damon Murty Modifieds: Mike Burbridge Sports Mod: Curt Hilmer (third win in a row) Hobby Stock: Scott Pi...

Alzheimer's Awareness Night at the Benton County Speedway

Alzheimer's Awareness Night at the Benton County Speedway! Sunday, August 12, 2012 Silent auction from 4:30-8pm RU Racing Late Model Simulator All proceeds to benefit the local...

Vikings hope to build success on another field - the coach\'s family farm

Viking players look for healthy ears of sweet corn in a drought-battered field. Vinton-Shellsburg football coach Jim Womochil believes that a new era of success will begin in the weight room and on the practice field -- and on another field where he first learned the lessons o...

Christmas this Sunday, in August???

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'We Build Champions' mini camp a success

  "We Build Champions" mini-camp was held this week with nearly 90 young men participating 9th-12th.   Day one of the football camp included a father-son opportunity  ...

Upcoming Adult Coed Softball League Registration

In just a little over a week, the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department will begin its Adult Coed Softball League. If you are interested in putting together a team for the league, you must have...

Vikette athletes Strong, Randall receive post-season honors

Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes Ashley Strong (softball) and Erin Randall (golf) have received honors after enjoying successful seasons. Strong, a 2012 VS graduate, was named to the Iowa High Schoo...

Schmidt, Burbridge among dirt track winners Sunday in Vinton

Jay Schmidt won the stock car feature trophy Sunday at the Benton County Speedway. Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 29, included: Stock Car: Jay Schmidt Modifieds: Mike Burbridge Sports Mod: Curt Hilmer Sports Compact: Merv Chandler Hobby...