Sports : Upmeyer named to IATC Academic All-State list

(L-R): V-S girls' track coach Heather Kalous, Lauren Upmeyer, V-S throwing coach Jim Womochil

Vinton-Shellsburg senior track standout Lauren Upmeyer has been name to the Iowa Association of Track Coaches 2020 Academic All-State team.

Upmeyer already an All-Stater in both the shot put and discus, was one of only two throwers named in Class 3A and she will be attending Indian Hill Community College this fall.

Upmeyer is the daughter of Eric and Patti Upmeyer of Vinton. She was presented the award by Vinton-Shellsburg head girls' track coach Heather Kalous and V-S throwing coach Jim Womochil.