Sports

Adult Bags League being offered at VPRD

  Summer is still a ways away and tailgating season is even further in the distance, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy one of your favorite summertime activities! The Vi...

8th grade boys win home basketball tourney

The Vinton-Shellsburg 8th grade boys won their home tourney Saturday. 8th grade boys were champions of their own tournament on Saturday.  They are coached by Todd Bohnsack and Roger Roseberry.  Players include: Blake Patterson, Brian Stainbrook, Kyle Jorgen...

Years of playing together lead to Vikings\' 2011-12 hoop success, says coach

  Three times this year, the Vinton-Shellsburg boys basketball team has played games decided by two points. They defeated Williamsburg and Marion by 2, and lost at Clear Creek-Amana by a f...

Pink Night at Benton: Bobcats remain unbeaten with victory over VS

Natalie Ketchen looks to pass the ball to a teammate. Two weeks after hosting their own Pink Night, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes participated in another girls high school basketball pink night at Benton Community on Friday evening. The Bobcats w...

Lil Racer Club to offer activities for children at Benton County Speedway

  A new club for chldren, the Lil' Racer Car Club, Inc., is beginning this year for the young fans of the Benton County Speedway. The club will be available for free for area children ...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings

  Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings January 27, 2012   This Week's Results   Sunday, January 22nd   ...

Vikettes lose at home to Columbus, 48-37

Kristin Henderson Down by more than 10 early in the game, the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikettes came back to lead Waterloo Columbus, 34-33. But then the visitors scored 10 straight points late in the fourth to preserve a 4...

Sagan leads Vikes past Columbus, 68-48

Chris Merchant defends against the Sailors. Wamac West conference scoring leader Grant Sagan scored 22 points, leading Vinton-Shellsburg to a 68-48 win over Waterloo Columbus Tuesday evening in Vinton.  Jake Milroy, the only Viking...

Wrestler Webster breaks VSHS record with 27th and 28th pins

Viking wrestlers congratulate Ryan Webster on his school record-tying 26th pin Tuesday at VSMS. Viking senior Ryan Webster set a personal record and tied a school record during his first match Tuesday night, pinning his opponent in 13 seconds. That was his 26th pin of the season, tying a Vint...

12-race Hawkeye Dirt Tour to open May 8, in Vinton

  A dozen dates are on tap in the third annual JR Motorsports Hawkeye Dirt Tour for IMCA Modifieds.  Top prize each night is a minimum of $1,000, making all 12 shows qualifying e...