Morris, Fisher, Weber take wins at the Dirt at the Downs.

CHRISTINE RUBLACK
October 14, 2025 12:06 am

Troy Morris III took the Modified win. Morris whose pole quickly expanded his lead over Shane Paris and Joel Rust. The trio began to pull away from the field and into lapped traffic early in the event.

5th and Final Nathan's Miles Glow Run - Saturday, October 11

VINTON TODAY
October 8, 2025 11:32 pm

Join us for the 5th and Final Nathan’s Miles Glow Run! Free kids run will begin at 6:15pm near the VS High School. Adult 5K ($20/person) will begin at 7:00pm on Saturday, October 11.

Open wheel night at the Downs gives the crowd a thrilling show.

CHRISTINE RUBLACK
October 6, 2025 12:12 pm

A crowd thrilling event took place at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway.The highlight of the event was the Sprint Invaders, where Tasker Phillips dominated the race.

Iowa Pork Renews NIL Partnership with Cyclones Moore, Bacon

IOWA PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
October 2, 2025 12:32 am

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is proud to announce a renewed name, image and likeness (NIL) partnership with Iowa State University football standouts Tyler Moore and Caleb Bacon.

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
October 1, 2025 4:30 pm

Herb McNeillCoach – TeacherVinton-Shellsburg District: 42 YearsGirls Basketball39 Years CoachingFreshmen Coach: 28 Years7/8 Grade Coach: 11 YearsIow

Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative 30 minute Walk-A-Thon

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

The Vinton Public Library and Stark Strength are teaming up for a Walk-A-Thon you won’t want to miss!Wednesday, Oct. 1stMeet at 11:45 AMVS School Di

VS Viking Wrestling Club

VINTON TODAY
September 18, 2025 3:29 pm

The Viking Wrestling club is designed to help area youth improve their wrestling skills, be part of a team, and build a foundation for future wrestling activities.

Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for V-S School Backpack Program Sept. 20

VINTON KIWANIS CLUB
September 15, 2025 9:17 pm

Parker's Strength Shines at Iowa Games

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
September 14, 2025 5:28 pm

For Sarah Parker, watching her son Malachi grow into his own has been a front-row seat to determination, discipline, and a whole lot of heart.Now a sophomore at Vinton-Shellsburg, Malachi has spent the last three years pouring his energy into the shot put, a sport that requires not just muscle, but focus and perseverance.

State Softball Tournament to Stay at Rogers Park in Fort Dodge Through 2045

IOWA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION
September 10, 2025 12:12 pm

The Iowa Girls State Softball Tournament has called the Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge its home for the last 55 years. Today, the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and its Board of Directors signed a contract extension that will keep the State Softball Tournament at Harlan and Hazel Rogers Sports Park for another 20 years.