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Vinton Lions Club 2nd Annual "Battle for the Paddle," May 9
Vinton Lions Club Foundation Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament – May 9 with Expanded Family-Friendly Events and Music! T-Shirt Deadline – April 24th!The date is quick... Vinton Lions Club Foundation 2nd Annual "Battle for the Paddle" Tournament May 9
Vinton Lions Club Foundation Second Annual “Battle for the Paddle” Pickleball Tournament – May 9 with Expanded Family-Friendly Events and Music! T-Shirt Deadline – April 24th!Th... Fisher Places First at the Boone Speedway
To those in Vinton, we know there's a lot of talent when it comes to dirt racing. Vinton is the home to IMCA which is a large national organization that in the case of the Fisher family, they race und... Shoot with us!
The Izaak Walton League was formed in 1922 to save outdoor America for future generations. The League's founders, who were avid anglers, named the organization after Izaak Walton, the 17th century aut...
Three Local Athletes receive the E. Wayne Cooley "YOU CAN" Award in Basketball
The Iowa Girls Coaches Association has announced the recipients of this year’s basketball E. Wayne Cooley “You Can” Award. The “You Can” Award illustrates the qualities of determination, cha...
Coach receives Rising Coach of 2026 Award
The Iowa Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) recognized Vinton-Shellsburg's Coach, AJ Wygle as the Rising Coach of the Year for 2026. In a ceremony, he was recognized with a plaque that reads, " AJ ... Reel Heroes Day June 6th, 8:30-11:30am at Hannen Lake Park
Reel Heroes Day will be on June 6th, 2026. This FREE Fishing event will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Hannen Lake Park. Join Benton County Conservation Park Rangers and other area first responders f...
Goebel named one of MVC's Scholar-Athlete of the Year
The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) released the 2026 MVC Scholar-Athlete team on Tuesday morning, which featured four Panthers. The 32-player team featured MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Tuti Jone...
Goebel, Twedt named to MVC women's basketball All-Conference Teams
The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) announced the 2026 women's basketball All-Conference teams on Wednesday morning as voted on by league coaches, women's basketball contacts, and media. The six team...
Sanders named as Ms. Wrestler at 16th Annual Dan Gable Awards
Fareway Stores, Inc., In partnership with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWOCA), IA Wrestle and Iowa Corn is proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2026 Dan Gable Mr...