Color Rush Dodgeball Tournament April 29, 5:00 p.m.

VINTON TODAY
April 13, 2023 1:31 pm

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a dodgeball tournament for 6th Grade and older. Teams will be made up of 8 people.The Color Rush Dodgeball Tournament will be held on April 29, at 5:00 pm in the Vinton-Shellsburg High School Gym.

Car Show April 1, No Foolin'!

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2023 9:22 am

Saturday, April 1, beginning at noon and ending at 4:00 p.m. there will be a Benton County Speedway car show sponsored by the Ron Da Voo Lounge located at 414 1st Ave.

Iowa High School Athletic Association releases football district assignments

VINTON TODAY
March 22, 2023 1:21 pm

The Iowa High School Athletic Association on Monday released its high school football assignments for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.Teams in the eight-player division through Class 4A are assigned to districts and Class 5A teams are separated into groups.

Shellsburg Recreation Summer Ball sign up by March 19

SHELLSBURG TODAY
March 14, 2023 10:23 am

The deadline to sign up for Shellsburg Recreation Summer Ball is just around the corner! You must apply by March 19th!Click here to download the registration form.

Hawkeye Community College Announces New Men's and Women's Wrestling Program

VINTON TODAY
March 9, 2023 7:40 pm

Men's and Women's Teams to Begin Competition in Fall 2024Hawkeye Community College is adding men's and women's wrestling to its slate of intercollegiate athletic programs.

WaMaC announces West All Conference Girls Basketball Honors

VINTON TODAY
March 3, 2023 10:19 am

2022-2023 WaMaC WEST All-Conference Girls Basketball Teams* Unanimous Selection1st Team:* Jenna Twedt Sr Benton* Emma Townsley Jr Benton* Ava Locklear

Benton Community beats Vinton-Shellsburg in the Semi Finals 51-42

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2023 10:19 am

The face-off between Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community on the basketball court in Des Moines has been the talk of the town. Vinton-Shellsburg knocked the team that was considered to be the best, Estherville off their first-place standing.

LIVE Game Watch Party, Vinton Skate Center, Thursday, March 2

VINTON PARKS & RECREATION
March 1, 2023 3:55 pm

The Vinton Parks and Recreation Department will be closing the Rec Center temporarily on Thursday, March 2 from noon until 4:15 p.m. The staff will be preparing for the LIVE GAME WATCH PARTY at the Vinton SKATE CENTER!DOORS OPEN AT 1:00 p.

Benton Community beats out Des Moines Christian to face V-S in Semi Finals

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 1, 2023 12:46 pm

Benton Community Bobcats took on Des Moines Christian Lions following the Vinton-Shellsburg shoot out against Estherville.Kicking off the game, Joe Notch was chosen to be recognized with the Sportsmanship award for Benton Community.

Thursday's Basketball game between Vinton-Shellsburg and Benton Community Info

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 28, 2023 11:25 pm

Tickets to Thursday's game can be purchased at this link: Iowa Events Center | Online Ticket Office | Session 4 - Girls Basketball 5A/4A/3A Semifinals (evenue.