Blastball: Area children continue learning fundamentals

VINTON TODAY
June 25, 2014 9:24 am

The participants in the Vinton Parks and Recreation Department's Blastball program are continuing to learn the basics of baseball and softball. Brad Barker and crew of teen coaches are helping students learn hitting, throwing and fielding basics.

Vikings win home 13U baseball tournament; ranked 6th in Iowa

JIM THOMPSON
June 18, 2014 9:25 am

 The 13U Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings won the 2014 Viking Classic, defeating Full Count Red 12-4 for the championship.  The team went 4-0 in the tournament.

Lauren Tandy and Tyler Stueck place 19th at Co-Ed State Golf Tourney

CHAD PETTYJOHN, VS BOYS GOLF COACH
June 12, 2014 11:27 am

The Vikings/Vikette golfers took two pairs to play in the Co-Ed State golf Tournament Tuesday at Cedar Pointe Golf Club in Boone.  Seniors Dylan Rippel and Mara Jessen played in their final high school meet and had a great time.

Young Vikings, Vikettes begin season on high school diamonds

VINTON TODAY
June 3, 2014 8:41 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg baseball and softball teams began action last week with a roster heavy on youngsters.  The Vikings, who gave coach Jim Struve his 500th career victory last season, have just three seniors, Logan Davis, Griffin Williams and Luke Moen, on the roster; along with one junior, catcher Aaron Henderson; and four sophomores.

Sellers gets first career win on emotional night at Independence Motor Speedway

RYAN CLARK
June 1, 2014 9:03 pm

Emotions were strong Saturday night at Independence Motor Speedway as those in attendance honored the memory of IMCA Northern SportMod driver Brandon Smith.

Red Cedar Shooters set new milestones at State Meet

JEFF TILSON, RED CEDAR SHOOTERS
May 31, 2014 4:23 am

Every year, the Vinton-Shellsburg high school trap shooting team, the Red Cedar Shooters, ends its season with some new successes at the State meet.

Vikettes end golf season with 8th place finish at Regionals

JANET WOODHOUSE
May 29, 2014 10:07 am

The VS Vikette golfers ended their season with the Regional Tournament in Waverly on May 27. The team saw much improvement during the season. Coach's summary: Regional Tournament Waverly Golf Course par 70 May 27, 2014 Weather conditions: warm, partly sunny   Team Results (top 2 advance to State) CR Xavier 332 Charles City 348 Waverly-Shell Rock 354 Benton Com.

VS soccer team honors seniors, youth teams

VINTON TODAY
May 28, 2014 10:35 am

During the the VS-West Delaware half-time on Friday, May 23rd, the VSHS soccer team recognized some of the girls and coaches involved in the youth soccer program in Vinton.

Hole-in-one: Melanie Blais scores her first ace at Vinton Country Club

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2014 4:39 pm

Melanie Blais was golfing with friends Kelly Henkle and Tammy Fett Tuesday afternoon when her golfing buddies witnessed Melanie's first Hole-in-One.

Local Special Olympians earn 25 medals at Iowa games

VINTON TODAY
May 27, 2014 4:03 pm

The Vinton-Shellsburg United Special Olympics members did well at the State Olympics last weekend in Ames. The local athletes came home with nine Gold, eight Silver and eight Bronze medals, along with two more fourth-place and two more fifth-place honors.