Sports

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway welcomed 47 Lil Racers to the clubhouse last Sunday night. Racer #49 stock car and K3 sport mod driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids greeted fans in the club’s Car Port outside the main gates, while handing out goody bags, filled with plenty of surprises, to the kids. Twelve door prizes were awarded plus the Lil Racer of the Week sponsored by Tootsies Ice Cream and More of Vinton was awarded to a young lady named Lilliana! This Sunday, hobby stock driver, the 52 of Joren Fisher of Garrison joins us in the Car Port an hour before hot laps! Lil Racer Crew Chief Janice Smith and her husband Larry of Traer have collected supplies and filled 150 backpacks for “Back to School Night at the track this Sunday.

By Shauneed Miranda President Donald Trump is bringing back a physical fitness test to public schools after over a decade, but details of the new test, including timing and implementation, remain to be seen.Trump signed an executive order July 31 that reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test — a source of both fear and achievement among youth — and committed to revitalizing the “President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,” which would develop the test.

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway " The Bullring" looks forward to getting back to the track for an exciting night of racing action this Sunday night! We are happy to welcome driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids to the Car Port this Sunday night with his two hot rods! Kyle will be there with his stick car AND sport mod, greeting his fans and handing out treats to the kids.

Group photo: Mason City Regional Swim MeetBottom Row:       Anderson Purdy, Ivan Fleege, Hannah Gingrich, ainsley Miller, Addison Taylor, Gage Torres, Laiken Ohde, Morgan Flores, Raelynn Harrison,  Lilly Wilson, Callum Ohde,  Dave Happel- Head Coach, Asst Coach Whitney Bohen.Second Row:      Asst. Coach Matt Purdy, Maci Torres, Brynn Stainbaugh, Finleigh Bunz, Natalie Harrison, Juniper Kelly, Gage Torres, Owen SextonThird Row:          Asst.

Dysart’s 23rd annual Car, Truck & Bike Show brought Main Street to life this past Friday, with a record number of entries and visitors. The annual event brought out crowds from across the region to admire a dazzling variety of vehicles and enjoy an evening of classic cars, unique bikes, and community fun.More than 175 vehicles lined the streets — from beautifully restored classics and eye-catching customs to bikes that turned heads all on their own.

By Bill Wright, Speed SportRiley Goodno became the fifth different leader late in the going and captured his second career feature win with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway.The action-packed main event not only saw five leaders, but many changes in position in the top five throughout.It was the Knoxville, Iowa native’s first win with the series since a 2022 triumph at Eldon Raceway in Eldon, Iowa, and earned him $2,000 aboard the Goodno Promotions No.

T-shirt guarantee deadline is June 27th!📅 Friday, July 11 | 🕖 7:15 PM | 📍Vinton, IA (NEW route & venue!)Let’s lace up, light up the night, and support breast cancer awareness together! 💗Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/IA/Vinton/PartyinPink5KRunWalk✨ Choose your race:🏃‍♀️ In-Person 5K/10K — with awards at 8:45 PM🌎 Virtually PINK — run anywhere July 11–13 (t-shirt & medal included!)🎉 Survivors Party + Packet Pick-Up📍 Red Cedar Wine Bar @ The Niche📆 Thursday, July 10 | 4–7 PM🍷 One free glass of wine + charcuterie (while supplies last!)🩷 All proceeds benefit Gifts of Hope — funding free mammograms, diagnostics & women’s health care.

If you are a Herky fan, come on out to the Benton County Speedway this Sunday! Herky will be on site from 4-6:00 p.m.! 

Iowa River (Columbus Junction to Mississippi River)Recent rains are forecast to keep the river levels stable until middle of next week before falling again.Channel catfish, good. Try cut bait in the back ends of the sandbars or stink baits behind brush piles.Big Hollow LakeWater temperature is 73 degrees.Black crappie, fair. Find crappie on the edge of the flooded timber on the south side of the lake in nine or 10 feet of water up a foot or so off the bottom.

The Iowa Cubs are proud to partner with presenting sponsors Autism Society of Iowa and ChildServe to host the second annual Sensory-Friendly Game at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 29. The home game will begin at 1:08 p.m. versus the Columbus Clippers.“The Iowa Cubs are proud to bring this special event and partnership back this season. We welcome all groups and people to the ballpark, and we strive to create more inclusive opportunities for our fans and community,” said Sam Bernabe, Iowa Cubs President and General Manager.