Sports

Two Luloffs among winners at Benton County Speedway

Sports Mod winner Curt Hilmer, in Victory Lane with his dad, Bob.   Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 22, included: Hobby Stock: Chris Luloff Stock Car: Phil Holtz Modifieds: Jerry Luloff Sports Mod: Curt Hilmer S...

Dick Frye Memorial featured at Indee Speedway

  For the sixth consecutive year at Independence Motor Speedway, the weekly racing program during the Buchanan County Fair was held in honor of longtime fairboard president Dick Frye. Fry...

Lauren Tandy first, Tyler Stueck fifth in CR Optimist Jr. Golf Tourney

On Wednesday, July 18 Vinton golfers Lauren Tandy and Tyler Stueck played in the Cedar Rapids Optimist Junior golf tournament at Jones Park. Tyler shot a 88 on 18 holes and placed 5th in his age di...

Benton defeats Vikings to advance to Sub-State baseball game

Alex Springer pitches in the first inning of the Vikings' game vs. Benton.   Benton Community came to Vinton Monday night, having defeated every team it has played this year – with the exception of a season-opening loss to Class 4A Iowa City West. The B...

Hawaiian and Fuzzy Friends Night at Benton County Speedway July 22

Aloha! The Benton County Speedway will host Hawaiian and Fuzzy Friends night on Sunday, July 22. Fans are encouraged to wear Hawaiian shirts and bring supplies for Friends of the Shelter that ...

July 14 program rained out at Independence Motor Speedway

  After 10 consecutive Saturdays of racing, Mother Nature finally had her way as heavy rains forced the cancellation of the July 14 racing program at Independence Motor Speedway.  ...

Familiar names return to Victory Lane at BCS

Steve Meineke won the Sports Compact feature Sunday in Vinton.   Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 15, included: Modifieds: Mike Burbridge Stock Car: Phil Holtz Sports Mod: Danny Dvorak Sports Compact: Steve Meinek...

Some new names in Victory Lane at Benton County Speedway

Steve Mienke    A roll-over accident was among the head-turning events this past Sunday at the Benton County Speedway. Winners of the feature races at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, Jul...

Gustin wins Hogan Memorial in Vinton

Richie Gustin poses in Victory Lane after winning the Hogan Memorial.   Richie Gustin worked the high side past Dan Chapman, then held off persistent challenges from Chapman and Jerry Luloff to drive to the IMCA Modified win in the 18th annual Hogan Memoria...

Viking 11U team end season with tourney win

The Viking 11U team ended its season with a tourney championship. The 11U Viking Baseball team wrapped up their season by winning the PST League Tournament this past weekend with a 11-7 victory over the Prairie Hawks.  The team went 4-1 during the tournamen...