Sports
Murty collects opening night checkers for ninth time at Benton County Speedway
As he had done eight times in 14 previous seasons, IMCA Stock Car driver Damon Murty took home the checkers on opening night at Benton County Speedway.
Murty started inside of row two and stole the lead from pole-sitter Scooter Dulin by the completion of the first lap to drive away to victory in the 18-lapper.
VS soccer season under way
The weather was less-than-ideal for the Vinton-Shellsburg boys soccer team in its opening game on Tuesday.
The Vikings hosted Western Dubuque to begin the last soccer season on "The Hill", the land north of the high school that was converted into a soccer field. Next season, the teams expect to play on the new all-purpose field turf at the Karr complex, where football and track and field competitions take place. VPRD Taking Applications for Adult Softball League
The Vinton Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for adult softball league. If you or if you know of someone that is wanting to get a team together for the summer league, please be sure to turn in your registration form by Friday, April 24th. Registration forms can be found at the Vinton Recreation Center or online at vprdzone.
Cordes was the last to know he was winner of Frostbuster Modified feature
The finish to Thursday’s Frostbuster feature for IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modifieds at Benton County Speedway was so close Troy Cordes didn’t know for sure he was the winner until he heard it over his one-way radio.
Cordes led most of the 25-lapper after passing Todd Shute following an early restart. He couldn’t find a way around two cars at the back of the field, however, and both Shute and Hunter Marriott caught up in a hurry. Vikettes medal in many events at Union Early Bird
The Vinton-Shellsburg girls track team competed with several other schools at the Early Bird track meet at Union High School in La Porte City on Thursday.
While no official team scoring took place, the Vikettes did very well, placing in the top 3 in 12 events.
Those winning for the Vikettes included Bristi Gerber in the 800M run. The Vikettes swept that event, as Lily Horst came in 2nd and Annika Schmidt, 3rd. Vikings take second in Early Bird meet
The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings finally had good weather for the Early Bird track meet, and finished second in Tuesday’s event.
Winners for VS included Tyler Bartz, 400M and long jump; Derek Dinderman, 800M and 3200M; and the 4 x 100 relay team.
Last year, the event was delayed, and then canceled, because of cold weather.
See complete results HERE. Gable to hold reading of new book at VSHS today
Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable will visit Vinton today. Gable will read from his book, "A Wrestling Life," at at Vinton-Shellsburg High School. He will also speak to VSHS students.
Coach Gable will be speaking to students this afternoon beginning around 2:15. He will begin signing books for the public around 3:30 in the high school commons. Bowling Hall of Fame officially adds Steve Berry
Steve Berry, accompanied by his wife, Rachelle, daughters Taylor and Steph, and sister Carlyn, officially joined the Iowa Bowling Hall of Fame, joining those who are honored for their bowling ability.
Steve celebrated this great achievement with his family, friends, his fellow teammates and some of his youth bowlers. Steve's mentor and youth coach (who is 100 years old) was also available to celebrate with him today. VSBC softball team seeks players in 2-4th grades
VSBC (Marv Lindsey League) is looking for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade girls to complete our teams for this summer. The teams will participate in the CPU league which will consist of 12-14 game in late May and June. This is a great beginner league where the girls will learn the basics of softball. Player fee is $75 plus jersey. Please contact VSBC at vintonsbcorp@hotmail.
Ken Schrader to join IMCA Modifieds at April 2 Frostbuster in Vinton
VINTON – Ken Schrader plans to join the IMCA Modified field for the Thursday, April 2 Frostbuster special at Benton County Speedway.
The popular NASCAR driver, along with top IMCA Xtreme Motor Sports Modified regulars from across the Midwest, will chase a top prize of $1,000. Also on the card at Vinton are IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars running for $500 to win, Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods for $400 to win and IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks for $250 to win.