Sports

Out on a Limb

Once again it’s my favorite season of the year, football! We are fortunate that we get to kick off our season with our very own V/S Vikings taking the field with down the road rival Benton Co...

Brian's View from the Grandstands: Aug. 22, at BCS

  Welcome to another action packed "Views from the Grandstands" from the birthplace of the IMCA modified, Benton County Speedway.  A tota...

Fareway fund-raiser helps youth football programs

Youth football players serve lunch at Fareway Saturday for fund-raiser. Dozens of young football players in grades 4-6 served lunch at Fareway on Saturday to raise funds for equipment and other expenses for their youth football teams. The Vikings in grades 4-6 pla...

Vinton Country Club Men’s Championship: Berry, Boddicker receive trophies

Country Club Men's Champion trophy winner Steve Berry, right, and Handicap Champ Chris Boddicker. The Vinton Country Club held its Men’s Golf Championship on Sunday, August 22.  Twenty-Four golfers took part in this flighted tournament that not only decided the club champion and...

Out of Bounds: A few of my favorite and not-so-favorite teams

Hi all!  I haven’t been around for a while, but then again, softball ended over a month ago. After conversations with Dean last week, it looks as if I’ll be making my Vint...

VSHS Fall Blow-Out gives fans preview of gridiron teams

Football players from the Vinton-Shellsburg High School, as well as the younger players from grades 4-6 who compete in the Metro league, suited up for the annual VSHS Fall Blowout Friday night...

Weekly Race results for August 22

The Sport Mod Winner was Kurt Hogan ...

2010 Positive Sports Training USSSA League Chrome Division Champions

2010 Positive Sports Training USSSA League Chrome Division Champions The Vinton-Shellsburg 10 and Under baseball team finished the season as the 2010 Positive Sports Training USSSA League Chrome Division Champions with are record of 10-2.  Impressive statistics...

Brian’s Views from the Grandstands

 Welcome to another episode of Brian’s Views from the Grandstands.  It was a very comfortable evening Sunday for racing on Back to School night.  There was a kids candy dash...

Off to the Races, August 15, 2010

Stock Car Winner‏ Justin Temeyer ...