Benton County Speedway coloring contest winners announced

DAN ENGLEDOW
August 8, 2011 9:50 am

  Drivers weren't the only ones competing for the top spot at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, August 7.   It was decision night for the Speedway's annual coloring contest, which awarded a combined total of over $150 in prizes.

VPRD Kids Triathlon winners listed

BRAD BARKER
August 5, 2011 8:39 am

      The youngsters swam, biked and ran (in that order) their way to the finish line. The Kids Triathlon took place at the Vinton Swimming Pool and surrounding roads on the morning of Saturday, July 30th.

First Baptist Church sees 83 children for soccer camp, so far

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 4, 2011 1:03 pm

    Soccer camp is being held this week by the First Baptist Church.  There has been as many as 83 children participate, and anyone else is still welcome to come on over and join in! The soccer camp is being held at the Braille school soccer field as a ministry of First Baptist Church.

Benton County Speedway Coloring Contest is here!!

VINTON TODAY
August 2, 2011 3:35 pm

    The rules are simple, just print off the attached Rules & Picture, work your magic, and turn it in at the Benton County Speedway this Weekend!   Entries are due THIS SUNDAY and you must be present to win, so sharpen your crayons and colored pencils and put some color to the page.

Swim Camp, register by August 3 to participate

ROB LEVIS, VS SWIMMING COACH
August 1, 2011 1:01 pm

 For $10, kids can get a chance to learn competitive swimming technique and strokes from the Vinton Boys and Girls Swim coaches, current and both current and former high school and college swimmers.

Winners at BCS include Pippert, Olson

SCOTT TJABRING-ACTION TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY
August 1, 2011 1:24 am

  Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 31 included: Hobby Stock: Scott Pippert Sports Mod: Kyle Olson Sports Compact: Nate Chandler Modifieds: Joe Docekal Stock Car: Andrew Burk See complete results HERE.

Thanks for Making VU golf event a success!

NATHAN HESSON, VINTON UNLIMITED DIRECTOR
July 26, 2011 12:22 pm

      Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to come out and play in the Vinton Unlimited Golf Tournament this year!  We had a fantastic time and all but about 2 groups made it through the entire tournament without getting rained on!  Below you will find some information about the tournament, the scores, and the crowd pleaser.

Roster among winners at Benton County Speedway

SCOTT TJABRING-ACTION TRACK PHOTOGRAPHY
July 25, 2011 9:46 am

  Winners at the Benton County Speedway on Sunday, July 24, included: Hobby Stock: Scott Pippert Stock Car: Curtis Roster Modifieds: Troy Cordes Sports Mod: Dave McCalla Sports Compact: Nate Chandler     For complete results, click HERE.

Alumni Football players already looking ahead to 2012

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2011 9:09 am

        Randy Scheel had planned to spend the days after Vinton-Shellsburg loss to the Center Point-Urbana team in the July 8 Alumni Football USA game making preparations for the 2011 rematch.

Skate Rink back open after storm damage

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
July 22, 2011 3:37 pm

  The Vinton Skate and Activity Center will be open Friday, July 22nd!  Open skate is open Fridays from 7-9 pm. Mini golf is open 7-9 pm on Friday, Tuesday, and Thursday as well as from 5-9 pm on Saturday and 1-4 pm on Sunday.