Sports

Sagan matches opponents\' points total, Vikes improve to 9-1

Chris Merchant dribbles past a Mustang defender. Grant Sagan scored as many points (21) as the entire Independence basketball team, as he lead the Vikings to a  66-21 victory Friday in Vinton.  Senior Jake Milroy had 16 points for t...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Department Adult Volleyball Standings

  Vinton Parks and Recreation Department 2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings January 6, 2012   This Week's Results   Coed Division Sunday, Janua...

Prep hoops: Vikings continue winning ways; lead Wamac West

  Grant Sagan led the Vikings with 19 points as Vinton-Shellsburg defeated Union, 69-46. Max Kearns added 16 and Kelyn Rickels, 13 as the Vikings improved their record to 8-1. Tonight,...

Viking Swimmers show improving time

  The Vikings returned to action Tuesday night showing significant improvement.  Facing familiar foes Waterloo East and Decorah, the Vikes split a pair of dual meets.  Decor...

Vikings hold off determined Williamsburg for two-point win at home

Max G      The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings returned to the basketball court on Tuesday, for the first of three home games to begin the first week of 2012.       The V...

VPRD Winter Swim starts this Sunday!‏

The New Year is upon is and the Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is proud to continue offering a slate of programs and events to keep you and your family busy during these c...

Union receives new weight room equipment

The Union school district, got new weight room equipment on Wednesday, December 28th.   The new weight room is 4000 square feet compared to the old room size of 1200.  The equipment is be...

Youth Winter Break Dodgeball Tournament Winners

3rd & 4th Grade:  (l-r)   Hayley Hissong, Valerie Cox, Bryce Kaplan The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department hosted its annual Youth Winter Break Dodgeball Tournament this morning (Wednesday, December 28th) at the Vinton Recreation Center.  3rd &a...

Tranel, Burnside invited to play in 2012 Iowa Shrine Bowl

Vinton-Shellsburg's Gunner Tranel has been invited to play in the 2012 Iowa Shrine Bowl.       One of the state's leading rusher's and one of its leading tacklers -- both from area high school football teams -- have been invited to play in the 2012 Iowa Shrine Bo...

2011-12 Adult Volleyball Standings December 23, 2011

This Week's Results Coed Division Sunday, December 18th   Fareway / Tharp Design 25--2 PHHF 18--9 Ron-Da-Voo 18--9 Dominant Dingoes 15--12 Diggers 14--13 H...