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From the Iowa DNR:
Archery Program Receives Industry Grant
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $25,000 contribution from the Archery Trade Association to help implement the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Des Moines and to develop community archery programs in conjunction with Des Moines Parks and Recreation.
Currently, Des Moines Lincoln and East high schools, Southeast Polk, Johnston and Des Moines Christian schools are participating. More than 70 schools are participating in the program statewide.
Through the NASP, archery lessons are lead as an in-school curriculum for two weeks as part of physical education. The DNR provides free teacher training and information on how to apply for archery equipment kits through the Iowa Archery in the Schools Foundation.
The DNR also received an additional $2,000 for the NASP from the Archery Trade Association when DNR Director Richard Leopold won first place in Bucks for Bulls-eyes archery competition, besting agency heads from 15 other states at the Midwestern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies directors meeting in Estes Park, Colo.
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Archery Program Receives Industry Grant
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $25,000 contribution from the Archery Trade Association to help implement the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Des Moines and to develop community archery programs in conjunction with Des Moines Parks and Recreation.
Currently, Des Moines Lincoln and East high schools, Southeast Polk, Johnston and Des Moines Christian schools are participating. More than 70 schools are participating in the program statewide.
Through the NASP, archery lessons are lead as an in-school curriculum for two weeks as part of physical education. The DNR provides free teacher training and information on how to apply for archery equipment kits through the Iowa Archery in the Schools Foundation.
The DNR also received an additional $2,000 for the NASP from the Archery Trade Association when DNR Director Richard Leopold won first place in Bucks for Bulls-eyes archery competition, besting agency heads from 15 other states at the Midwestern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies directors meeting in Estes Park, Colo.
Please join and support the Iowa Bowhunters Association, united we can make a difference.<span style="color: #CC0000"> For more information about becoming an IBA member>>>>></span>Details<span style="color: #CC0000"><<<<<</span>