Lincoln County 4-H shooting sports picking up the pieces as they go

Kristen Sindelar
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023

Youth line up to shoot archery during the 2022 National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships at Grand Island.
BRAD MELLEMA

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You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. Such was the case with the 4-H shooting sports program in Lincoln County.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.