Dodge County adds archery to shooting sports arsenal

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025

Dodge County 4-H 1.jpg — The Dodge County Shootings Stars 4-H Club now offers archery.
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The Dodge County Shooting Stars 4-H Club has hit the mark by adding archery as another way for youth to engage in the shooting sports program.

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Dodge County 4-H 2.jpg — Archery practice sessions focus on the fundamentals of archery, including where and how to focus.
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Dodge County 4-H 3.jpg — Fundraising has begun for a shooting sports building in Dodge County. Practices currently take place in the basement of the Dodge City Auditorium.
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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.