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.

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.

Registration is open for all of our FALL programs! Head to www.vprdzone.com to register! This year we have Flag Football K-6th grade, Cheer Camp K-5th grade, Jr.

Last Sunday, the races were rained out, so this week will be our Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Larry and Janice Smith of Traer, Iowa. Larry and Janice spend 365 days of the year collecting school supplies and donations and we are happy to announce that they have filled 150+ school backpacks to giveaway to all kids as they enter the grandstands this Sunday night! Kids will be given tickets at the door that they can redeem with Janice to receive their backpacks.

This year's cruise is our big 40 and we have door prizes, drawings, 20 different classes of trophies, and all proceeds benefit local children's programs!Rain or shine, we hope to see you on Saturday, September 20, 2025!Registration begins at 11am, awards are at 2pm, and the cruise through Vinton begins at 4pm.

The 11th Annual Glow Trail 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Vinton Shellsburg Tilford Elementary School starting at 8:00 a.m. This event is hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Vinton.

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway welcomed 47 Lil Racers to the clubhouse last Sunday night. Racer #49 stock car and K3 sport mod driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids greeted fans in the club’s Car Port outside the main gates, while handing out goody bags, filled with plenty of surprises, to the kids.

By Shauneed Miranda President Donald Trump is bringing back a physical fitness test to public schools after over a decade, but details of the new test, including timing and implementation, remain to be seen.

The Lil Racer Car Club at Benton County Speedway " The Bullring" looks forward to getting back to the track for an exciting night of racing action this Sunday night! We are happy to welcome driver Kyle Olson of Cedar Rapids to the Car Port this Sunday night with his two hot rods! Kyle will be there with his stick car AND sport mod, greeting his fans and handing out treats to the kids.

Group photo: Mason City Regional Swim MeetBottom Row:       Anderson Purdy, Ivan Fleege, Hannah Gingrich, ainsley Miller, Addison Taylor, Gage Torres, Laiken Ohde, Morgan Flores, Raelynn Harrison,  Lilly Wilson, Callum Ohde,  Dave Happel- Head Coach, Asst Coach Whitney Bohen.