Sports

Thanks for Making VU golf event a success!

      Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to come out and play in the Vinton Unlimited Golf Tournament this year!  We had a fantastic time a...

Roster among winners at Benton County Speedway

Dave McCalla   Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 24, included: Hobby Stock: Scott Pippert Stock Car: Curtis Roster Modifieds: Troy Cordes Sports Mod: Dave McCalla ...

Alumni Football players already looking ahead to 2012

        Randy Scheel had planned to spend the days after Vinton-Shellsburg loss to the Center Point-Urbana team in the July 8 Alumni Football USA game making preparations f...

Skate Rink back open after storm damage

  The Vinton Skate and Activity Center will be open Friday, July 22nd!  Open skate is open Fridays from 7-9 pm. Mini golf is open 7-9 pm on Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday as ...

Revised summer starting times at the Races

With summer heat officially in full force, gates will open 30 minutes later at 4:30pm; hot laps will start at 6pm with racing to follow. Adult admission is $10, kids 6-12 are $4. Concession...

Vinton Parks and Recreation Golf Outings

  The Special Needs Population Golf Outing will be held Thursday, July 28th from 9:00 am-11:30 am.  Participants will receive golf instruction, be able to play at the Vinton...

A View from the Grandstands

Ron Lauritzen Welcome to another round of Views from the Grandstands from Benton County Speedway.  It was a hot night for racing as the show wrapped up the 2011 Benton County Fair.  My caps off to all ...

He wasn't the fastest, but he was first

  He didn’t have the fastest car, but Jerry Luloff was in front when the checkers flew for Sunday’s Hogan Memorial IMCA Modified main event at Benton County Speed­way.&nbs...

Photos of the Benton County races on 7/10/11

Stock Car Winner, Justin Temeyer ...

Youth Soccer Camp Free Event

  Youth Soccer Camp is a high-intensity camp for kids ages 5-12 that integrates real skill, character and faith development into a FREE, five-day event.  It begins Monday, ...