Benton County Speedway Opens This Sunday, May 24

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2020 2:01 am

The long-awaited season opener at the Benton County Speedway, “The Bullring”, will be held this Sunday, May 24th. The season has been delayed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, still under Governor Reynolds restrictions, the racing season can begin but the grandstands will remain closed.

Play Ball!

VINTON TODAY
May 21, 2020 3:44 am

By IHSAAIowa Governor  Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday  that summer athletic seasons may be conducted for high school baseball and softball following a two-month activities suspension due to COVID-19.

Benton County Speedway to run 1st race May 24

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2020 1:16 pm

LET THE SEASON BEGIN! SUNDAY, MAY 24TH Benton County Speedway, Vinton, IowaCLASSES: IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, Micro Mod/Mini Late ModelsIMCA Modified Feature Winner Qualifies for the Fast Shaft All-Star Invitational$1,000.

COVID-19 NO MATCH FOR PATRIOTIC VETERAN - MEMORIAL DAY 2020

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2020 2:29 am

Want to go on a 75-mile bicycle ride on Memorial Day? One Iowa veteran plans to do just that. Larry Ritland, a Vietnam Veteran and 38-year member of American Legion Post 307 in Roland, Iowa, will honor veterans this Memorial Day in a unique way.

Breakfast from New Jersey! A morning visit with Carli and Lillie

4TH ST. DINER
May 14, 2020 1:50 pm

We were able to meet for a little bit this morning with Vinton-Shellsburg seniors and VGH CNAs Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont to talk about their work in New Jersey, visiting New York City, the end of the school year and hotel breakfasts.

An evening meeting with Carli and Lillie

JEFF HOLMES
May 7, 2020 1:00 am

We had a great talk tonight with Vinton-Shellsburg's Jersey Girls, Carli Lang and Lillie Lamont. We covered patient care, PPE, golf, bedtimes and the fire department.

Iowa's Ride Canceled

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 28, 2020 3:26 am

TJ Juskiewicz, Iowa’s Ride Director issued the following statement on their Facebook page canceling the Most Wonderful Ride through Vinton, and the rest of Iowa.

Benton County Speedway Set To Open Racing Season May 3rd

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2020 2:54 pm

The Benton County Speedway in Vinton, Iowa has altered the schedule to adhere to Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, guidelines in regards to the COVID-19 virus.

Benton County Speedway "Frostbuster" Cancelled

VINTON TODAY
March 25, 2020 2:10 pm

Vinton, Iowa: The “Frostbuster” Stock Car Racing event scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at the Benton County Speedway has been cancelled. Citing concerns for the safety and well being of the drivers, crews, fans and officials, the Dripps family has made the decision to cancel the early spring racing special at the Benton County Speedway located on the Benton County Fairgrounds in Vinton, Iowa.

IBA Recognizes Four Iowa High School Boys' State Basketball Tournament Players

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2020 4:06 pm

Four Iowa High School Boys’ Basketball Tournament players were [SEL]ed to receive a 2020 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award, and they will be presented with the award at their local bank.