Sports

Brian’s Views From the Grandstands – BC Speedway – May 2

Danny Dvorak in action Welcome to the 3rd week of points racing at the birthplace of the IMCA Modified. The show got a late start due to a passing shower late in the afternoon. Tonight was a special kid’s ca...

V-S boys win Viking Relays; Benton third

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings won their home track meet, the Viking Invitational, by a large margin Thursday evening. V-S had 147.50 points, second place Marion, 113 and third place Benton Commun...

P.E. Pickleball Champions

Logan Williams, Travis Libbert Pickleball Champions What is Pickleball? Pickleball, while easy for beginners, can also develop into an intense competition for high-level players. With a low net, a court smaller than a tennis court, and a no-volley zon...

Battling injuries to goalies, Vikettes lose to CCA, Columbus

Two Vikettes defend against a Columbus player during home game Monday.   The Vinton-Shellsburg girls soccer team, facing injuries to two goalies, lost Varsity 10-0, to Clear Creek Amana on Friday. The Vikette JV team...

Benton first, V-S second in Vikette Relays in Vinton Tuesday

Brittany Robinson hurls the discus for 5th place for the Vikettes at home meet Tuesday night. The Benton Community Lady Bobcats took first place by a big margin in Vinton, winning the Vikette Relays with 138 points. The host V-S girls were second with 92 team points. Event results are li...

Vikes of the Week

The members of the Vinton-Shellsburg girls track team (Mr Johnson) spent the day at the special olympics volunteering their time and effort.   ...

Forbes, Dvorak, Dulin, Johnson, Peiffer win in Vinton in Week 3

Gary Peiffer poses after his win in the sports compact feature in Vinton, April 18. Brad Forbes took the checkered flag in hobby stock feature April 18 in Vinton. Other winners include:     Scooter Dulin, Stock Car.   Danny Dvorak, Sports Mod.   Adam Johns...

V-S Special Olympics athletes compete in Cedar Rapids

The VSHS girls track team members were volunteers assisting the V-S Special Olympians.ns The Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics team sent 26 competitors to the Regional meet at Coe College this weekend and came home with 19 first place wins.  The team will attend the Iowa Special Ol...

Veteran sports writer Jeff Holmes helps keep Vinton Today readers informed

Among the many people who have volunteered to share news with Vinton Today readers is long-time Vinton sports writer Jeff Holmes. Jeff has spent years covering local high school teams, and has graciou...

V-S girls win over Jesup in home dual golf meet

 By Jeff Holmes VINTON – The Vinton-Shellsburg girls’ golf team enjoyed a little home-cooking Thursday night as they rolled a 223-235 home dual-meet victory over Jesup Thursday night...