Injury-plagued Vikings lead 18-13 but lose to W Dubuque in fourth quarter

VINTON TODAY
September 21, 2013 12:49 am

Vinton-Shellsburg took an 18-13 lead into the final quarter of its Homecoming football game vs. Western Dubuque on Friday. But the Vikings, playing without running back Nick Hyland, gave up 22 points in the final quarter.

Intro to Trap Shooting class offered, Oct. 12

JEFF TILSON, RED CEDAR SHOOTERS
September 19, 2013 2:40 pm

The Red Cedar Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, in conjunction with the Prairie Creek Chapter of Pheasants Forever, will be hosting it's 2nd Annual "Intro to Trap Shooting" event for interested trap shooters ages 12 and up on Saturday, October 12th from 1-5 p.

VPRD deadlines for Adult League volleyball, PP &K, adult lap swim

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
September 18, 2013 12:30 pm

The Vinton Parks and Recreation announces some upcoming deadlines:   Adult Volleyball League - Final Call! Registrations are currently being accepted for the 2013-14 Adult Volleyball League with four divisions available: Mens, Coed, Women's Upper, Women's Lower.

Horst continues winning; Vikettes second at S. Tama Cross Country meet

VINTON TODAY
September 17, 2013 9:13 am

Vinton-Shellsburg sophomore Lily Horst continued her cross country winning streak finishing first at the South Tama meet on Monday evening. The VS girls finished second in team scoring while the Vikings, again led by Derek Dinderman, came in fourth.

Cross Country: Three VS girls place in top 10; boys 4th at BC

VINTON TODAY
September 15, 2013 7:41 pm

Sophomore Lily Horst won again, leading a trio of Vinton-Shellsburg girls in the top 10 finishers of the Benton Invitational on Saturday. Horst finished first with a time of 15:20; Bristi Gerber was fifth and freshman Cassie Kenney was ninth.

Still perfect: VS freshmen rout Oelwein, 44-8

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2013 1:15 pm

The Mercy Rule was in effect throughout the second half as the Vinton-Shellsburg freshman football team built a big lead early at Oelwein. The Vikings led by 36 at the half, 44-8.

Vikings win first district contest of year, defeat Oelwein, 58-26

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2013 8:05 am

The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings enter Homecoming Week "at the top of the district," Coach Jim Womochil told his football players after their 58-26 win at Oelwein Friday night.

Viking defense rules as freshmen win again, 42-16 at S. Tama

VINTON TODAY
September 9, 2013 10:35 am

A strong defense that recorded two interceptions helped the Vinton-Shellsburg freshman football team to its second straight win under first-year coach Tony Stenberg.

Vikes can't overcome slow start, lose 26-21 at South Tama

VINTON TODAY
September 7, 2013 1:00 am

The Vinton-Shellburg football team started too slowly, said coach Jim Womochil, as he described the Vikings 26-21 loss at South Tama on Friday. The Trojans scored on their first two possessions and kept the Vikings deep in their own territory until the middle of the second quarter, building a 13-0 lead.

Lily Horst wins girls event; VS boys place first at Williamsburg

VINTON TODAY
September 4, 2013 9:38 am

The 2013 Vinton-Shellsburg cross country season -- delayed a week because of the heat -- began in similar fashion as 2012, with Lily Horst at the head of the pack among girls and the VS boys taking first place.