International Nerf War event set at Thomas Park in Marion Aug. 3

A group called "N.A.L.O." , or NERF Army Leaders Organization, is hosting an international NERF war at Thomas Park in Marion on August 3rd. Over 50 combatants are expected on the first annual "Megawar" the group will be running. This war is several hours long with various "gametypes" such as "Team Juggernaut, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Free-For-All"

Marion and Cedar Rapids own Dart Dragon Army, made up of a group of teens one and a half years ago, is the hosting team. Their Generals are Christian Draper, Sarah Kitch, and Miles Jordan.

The goal of the Dart Dragon Army is not only to have a good time, and be good hosts, but to catch the attention of other "armies" and maybe even the company NERF itself.

The Dart Dragons are inviting KCRG TV9 to bring a camera or two to the event, with the intent to not only entertain the viewers with footage of the actual war, but to grab the attention of potential recruits, teams, or sponsors.

The group N.A.L.O. can be found on Facebook, here: http://www.facebook.com/groups/108683375887540/ for people interested in having their teams join.

The leader of the Dart Dragon Army and administrator of N.A.L.O. can be contacted at

umbraserpens@yahoo.com