Dragoon Trail Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Ankeny IA
Latest on the expansion
From AnkenyIkes.org
Ankeny Ikes Expansion News
- Note, as of 29-Oct-2011, the facility has reopened. The new bays will remain closed until approved by the County, probably summer 2012 after shelters are built and the grass takes root.
Some history of the expansion is available below
Expansion 2011
To further the goals of the Dragoon Trail Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America... namely our twofold goal...
"Ankeny Ikes" is a member only organization with the a goal to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the United States and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization.
To promote and educate the public (especially the non-traditional demographic) with regard to outdoor shooting sports: archery, rifle, pistol, shotgun, etc.
it was deemed necessary that we expand our facilities to include doubling the size of the chapter house, and quadrupling the number of lanes available at the rifle/pistol range. Note, last year we doubled the number of trap houses in support of the Ankeny High School Trap Club.
Click here see a copy of our site plan: Media:ikes-2011-expansion.pdf
The entire facility (Except Tue trap) is closed while the expansion is in progress. Work is being publicly advertised as taking until mid November. Because of the good weather, and the forecast for good weather, privately we're looking at work being complete by 30-Oct-2011. Of course, no guarantees.
As there is increased need, we are seeking volunteers to support the new facility. If you can help with your time or your money, please contact Troy Frericks at 515.216.0001.
Click the below links for chronological status. Clicking the pictures will zoom in.