Sports
VSHS winter athletic squads honored for academic achievements
During each activity season in Iowa, high school students are not only recognized for their accomplishments as performers or as athletes, but also recognized for their efforts in the classroo...
Benton County Speedway opens Sunday with Frostbuster special
By Bill Martin
VINTON, Iowa (March 29) – Opening night at Benton County Speedway features the third of three weekend IMCA Frostbuster specials.
The Sunday, April 4 program at Vinton...
High school track teams compete in Early Bird meet in Vinton
Fifteen eastern area Iowa boys track teams competed in the traditional Early Bird Meet in Vinton on Tuesday, March 30.
Results are below for the top six finishers in each event, with team totals at t...
AmeriCorps members partner with Special Olympics
The Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympians are preparing to send two dozen athletes to Cedar Rapids for the Regional Track and Field Meet at Coe College on April 17.
Along with their parents and coaches... Cornhusker League gives VS baseball players spring training
It's too soon for official Iowa high school baseball practice, but the Cornhuskers league gives several area teams, including Vinton-Shellsburg, a chance to meet on weekends for a few games.
On Sund... Vinton Shellsburg Special Olympians Take The Gold
By Brian Larkin
The Vinton Shellsburg Special Olympics Basketball team took the gold in two events at the Special Olympics Iowa Midwinter Games at the U of I Fieldhouse in Iowa City. Zach Krame... Brady Ortner (R) a champion, Bryce Radeke second at Iowa AAU Super Pee Wee meet
Bryce Radeke and Brady Ortner competed at the Iowa AAU Super Pee Wee State at Young Arena in Waterloo, March 6th and 7th.
Brady Ortner of Shellsburg (Kindergarten) was the Iowa... Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics 5 on 5 Coed Basketball Team to Championship
The Vinton-Shellsburg Special Olympics 5 on 5 Coed Basketball team defeated the team from Iowa City in Regional Competition to advance to the Championship game at the Midwinter Games on Saturday, Marc... Vinton – Shellsburg Special Olympics Team raising money
The Vinton – Shellsburg Special Olympics Team is in the process of raising money to purchase complete uniforms for each of its 40 members, and to help with transportation and equipment e...
Norway Baseball Museum preserves a big piece of town's history
After a year of hard work and dedication on the part of countless area residents and baseball lovers, the Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway is open.
A nonprofit group made up of lo...