• Article Photo. The goal posts at the Karr complex are now gold, replacing the white ones.
    The goal posts at the Karr complex are now gold, replacing the white ones.
  • Article Photo. Coots Materials is one of the local businesses participating in the field turf project.
    Coots Materials is one of the local businesses participating in the field turf project.
  • Article Photo. The numbers and hash marked are stitched in after workers cut out the green turf.
    The numbers and hash marked are stitched in after workers cut out the green turf.
  • Article Photo. Midfield and the end zones now contain the black and gold of VS teams.
    Midfield and the end zones now contain the black and gold of VS teams.
  • Article Photo.

The bright green turf and white and yellow lines are clearly visible to those driving by the Vinton-Shellsburg football field. Soon the black and gold VS logo, as well as the word "Vikings" in the end zones will accompany the numbering and hash marks that crews are installing this week. 

During its meeting this month, the V-S School Board approved some minor change orders to the project. 

The project seems to be on schedule, says VS activities director Jim Struve, who visited the field on Wednesday with track coach Aric Chvala. 

The field is expected to be ready for the first home game on Sept. 4, when the Vikings host South Tama.

The complete regular season schedule includes the following contests:

08/28 @Benton Community
09/04 South Tama County, Tama
09/11 @Charles City
09/18 West Delaware, Manchester
09/25 @Independence
10/02 @Decorah
10/09 Waverly‐Shell Rock
10/16 Clear Creek‐Amana
10/23 @Crestwood, Cresco