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In 1962, the club began shooting at the Ottumwa Coliseum during the winter months. The club held its first district shoot that year, which brought in 48 shooters. a state tournament was also held, which had 160 shooters.
The club built a kitchen with a shelter and a barn to house the targets.
In May of 1964, a fire burned 20 to 30 acres of the course, all of which has been restored. In April of 2003, another fire destroyed the barn and it's contents. A new barn was built in August of 2003.
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Wapello Chiefs Bowmen was formed in 1953, making it one of the oldest
clubs in Iowa. In April of 1960, the club purchased 80 acres of land
south of Ottumwa. By September of that year, 48 targets were laid out.
In May of 1961, the club had its first invitational shoot, which consisted
of 24 shooters.
