Vinton-Shellsburg High School is thrilled to announce the appointment of AJ Wygle as the new head coach for the boys' basketball team. Coach Wygle, a lifelong resident of Vinton, brings a deep passion for the game and a strong commitment to the community he calls home.

The 2024 Benton County Fair is ready to welcome the masses this week.If you’re a car or motorsports enthusiast, it’ll be well worth the trip to the Benton County Fairgrounds  June 20-22.

Izac Mallicoat’s first Friesen Performance IMCA Modified win came at the Clash on the Coast in Florida back in March. His second came a little closer to home.

There will be a little of something for everyone this Sunday, June 16 at Benton County Speedway during Speedway Illustrated, Croell Inc. Night at The Bullring.

Cooper DeJean, Former Iowa Hawkeye and Philadelphia Eagles Newest DB to host youth football camp @ Kinnick StadiumCalling all Hawkeye Youth! Get ready for the ultimate football experience at the 1st Annual Cooper DeJean Youth Football Camp, hosted at Kinnick(r) Stadium! This one-of-a-kind event offers boys and girls in grades 2nd-8th the exclusive opportunity to train alongside Iowa football sensation Copper DeJean at the iconic Kinnick(r) Stadium field on June 30th 2024 from 10:00am-1:00pm.

Many thanks to the 46 Lil Racers who registered at the Lil Racer Clubhouse this past Sunday night at the Benton County Speedway. Coloring pictures for the week were #98 of Jacob Snyder and the T23 of Tony Olson.

The third appearance of the PRO Late Model Tour will make for the third Super Sunday event of the season this Sunday at Benton County Speedway. The Late Model tour will accompany the IMCA Weekly Racing divisions Sunday, June 9 in Vinton.

Some nights you’re just fast. Trevor Fitz and Joren Fisher proved that Sunday night at Benton County Speedway. Fitz dominated much of the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds presented by Wright Way Trailers and Fisher wasted little time making it to the front of the main event for IMCA Hobby Stocks presented by iHeart Radio.

 Race night will be a little sweeter this Sunday at Benton County Speedway.  Along with the IMCA Weekly Racing program, the annual candy dash will be held on the front stretch during intermission Sunday, June 2.

At its May meeting, the Board of Directors of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union approved the move to two classes for the 2024-25 girls’ wrestling season.