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2024 Canned Food Sculpture Contest April 25
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Show off your creativity and feed local families.
Here’s how to participate.
Register Online
Collect/purchase food used in the sculpture.
- Food must be shelf-stable, dried, canned/boxed.
- Original labels must remain in tact.
- No limits on number of food items used.
Props, including signage and supporting materials can be used.
• At least 50% of sculpture must be food.
• Framing/shelving material for support and safety
of sculpture can be used.
This year’s sculpture theme is FOOD.
- Design your sculpture in the shape of food or a
food-related item.
Display your sculpture April 1st-18th.
Attend party from 5-7pm on April 25th.
- All food goes to your local food pantry.
- Voting takes place the week of April 22, 2024
- Winner announced on April 25, 2024
Sculptures Must be Completed & Photo Submitted by Thursday, April 18
Waukee Area Christian Services | 1155 SE Boone Drive I Waukee | 515-987-5523
ADM After Prom Fundraiser – Grand March May 4
Presenting the ADM Grand March.
Saturday, May 4th at 4:30 pm. at the ADM High School North Gym.
Student check-in for line-up 4:00 pm
D0ors Open at 4:15 pm for Public.
Sponsored by the Class of 2026 After Prom Committee.
Entrance Fee For Public:
$5 for an individual
$10 for a Family
Cash, Venmo, PayPal at door.
Thank you for your support of our ADM students and of the ADM After Prom!
ADM After Prom
PO Box 171 | Adel Iowa 50003
Facebook: ADMAfterPromFundraising
Adel Family Fun Center Double 9-Pin League May 16
Join the Adel Family Fun Center for Thursday Doubles 9 Pin League.
May 16th, starting at 7 pm, 10 weeks.
$15 per bowler per week
Handicap = 80% of 220
www.affcbowl.com/leagues
Adel Family Fun Center
1526 Greene St. | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-3350
Website: AFFCBowl.com
Facebook: AFFCBowl
Join 4-H
Embark on an exhilarating journey with 4-H, a global program captivating the hearts of nearly 6 million young people! Youth can experience 4-H through school and community clubs, in-school and after-school programs, and 4-H camps.
4-H programming focuses on the following program project areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication and the Arts, Healthy Living, Leadership and Civic Engagement, and STEM. 4-H welcomes youth from various backgrounds and passions in grades K-12 – Clover Kids (grades K-3) and 4-H Clubs (grades 4-12).
Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade.
The overall purpose of the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of kindergarten through third graders by providing a unique, age-appropriate educational opportunity.
4-H is a program designed for youth in fourth through twelfth grade.
4-H youth programs provide opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use throughout their life. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities.
County Youth Coordinator (4-H) Anne Schlieman, annek@iastate.edu
April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month – Building A Hopeful Future, Together
Dallas County Coalitions (Children’s Advocacy Council, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and 4Rkids Early Childhood Iowa recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families during National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April.
The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign is “Building A Hopeful Future, Together.”
Children who live in families with access to economic and concrete support are less likely to experience abuse and neglect. And yet, too often our society thinks of raising healthy children as a parent or caregiver’s responsibility alone. This simply isn’t true. Community support and partnerships can help lighten the burden on families and strengthen communities from the ground up.
This month, and all year long, you can help Prevent Child Abuse America advance family-centered prevention programs and policies by taking action in the following ways:
- Wear blue on April 5th, Wear Blue Day, to show support for children and families. Post a photo or video on social media and include the #WearBlueDay2024
- Follow Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council on social media and share posts throughout April. Encourage friends and family to do the same. Use the hashtags #GrowingBetterTogether and #CAPMonth to signify yourcommitment to helping children, families, and entire communities to thrive.
- April 12 : Fritter Friday 8-10 – Every fritter you purchase benefits Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council! Waukee Hy-Vee, 1005 E Hickman, Waukee
Respectfully,
Dallas County Coalitions
Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council | Contact: Val Cameron – valc@iastate.edu
Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC) |Contact: Jenny Felt – jfelt@dhs.state.ia.us
4RKids (Early Childhood Iowa) | Contact: Deb Schrader – 4rkidseci@gmail.com
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa | Website – https://www.pcaiowa.org/
New Hope Day Camp Registration is OPEN! July 22-26
Day Camp is scheduled for July 22-26th at New Hope.
Come for an outstanding week of activities, scripture teaching, and worship.
Day Camp is open to kids entering 1st-6th in the fall of 2024 (next year).
You can learn more and register at Newhopeadel.org/daycamp
Day Camp is a next level experience. Your kids will have the opportunity to learn about the love of God, & experience a faith based community filled with games, crafts, worship, and so much more!
If you are 7th -12th Grade we have an opportunity for you called Joshua Team – more info: Newhopeadel.churchcenter.com/pages/announcements
New Hope Church
25712 Hwy 6 | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5325
Email: office@NewHopeAdel.org
Website: www.NewHopeAdel.org
Facebook: NewHopeChurchAdel
Doc’s Hunt Club All Bird Challenge – 2024 Champs
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt ClubThe dust has literally settled from the 2024 All-Bird Challenge and it was definitely a challenge!
Competitors dealt with high temperatures, dry ground, and even higher wind gusts throughout the event last weekend making for brutal conditions to find birds.
Doc’s Hunt Club wants to thank all 18 teams that ran the challenge!
Here are the top 3 in each division (Pointing & Flushing):
𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
1st Place: 92/94 Chuck Parker and Brian Pitz
2nd Place: 86/94 Todd Vande Noord and Brandon Cosner
3rd Place: 79/94 Brian Olesen and Lincoln Hager
𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:
1st Place: 73/94 David Murray and Bryce Murray
2nd Place: 72/94 Jeff Shannon and John Shannon
3rd Place: 65/94 Alex Wick and Joe Comes
Don’t forget to book your ultimate hunting adventure at Doc’s.
- Five professionally maintained hunting fields
- Lively quail, chukar, and pheasants
- No bag limit
- An extended hunting season
- Sporting Clay’s to sharpen your skills
- A great place to entertain your corporate clients
- Space for Management Gatherings and Meetings
- Family Hunts
- Retreats
- Club House
- Full-Service Lodge Updated 2017
- Catered meals
Book Your Hunt Today!
Stay updated on all Doc’s news, follow us at www.facebook.com/docshuntclub.
Doc’s Hunt Club
29475 Prospect Circle | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 1-800-993-3711
E-Mail: docshuntclub@aol.com
Website: www.docshuntclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/docshuntclub
SOULSHINE yoga + fitness
911 Court St, Suite 2 | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515) 491-8589
Email: cara@SoulshineIowa.com
Website: www.SoulshineIowa.com
Facebook: Soulshine-Yoga-Fitness
Soulshine is a locally owned boutique studio that offers a variety of yoga and fitness classes 7 days per week, led by certified and credentialed instructors.
Dallas County Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms
Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms
For the Upcoming 2024 Primary Election
Post Date: 03/26/2024 8:30 am
Dallas County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Julia Helm, would like to announce that her office is now accepting absentee ballot request forms for the 2024 Primary Election to be held on June 4, 2024.
Absentee request forms can be obtained in the following ways:
- https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov
- Dallas County Election Office
210 N 10th St.
Adel, IA 50003 - (515)993-6914
Dallas County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale May 4
Dallas County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale
Saturday, May 4 2023 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Event Type: Plant Sale
The Dallas County Master Gardeners invite you to their annual plant sale.
You will find houseplants, vegetables, herbs, perennials, annuals, and much more.
Location: Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Rd. Adel, IA 50003
For more details, contact Megan Will at 515-993-4281 or mwill@iastate.edu.
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.Extension.IaState.edu/dallas
Passport Services Now at Dallas County Recorder’s Office
Passport Services Now Offered at Dallas County Recorder’s Office
Adel, IA – As of Friday, March 1, 2024, the Dallas County Recorder’s Office will be taking appointments for the acceptance of passport applications.
As an added convenience, the ability to take passport photos is offered in the office as well.
“We have seen a clear demand for another passport acceptance agency in Dallas County.” said Recorder ReNae Arnold. “Our staff is excited to offer this additional service to our citizens.”
The Dallas County Recorder’s Office is an official U.S. passport acceptance facility, approved by the U.S. Department of State. Due to the Recorder’s office also being a vital records office, passports will need to be handled by appointment only to ensure we are staffed accordingly. Please call 515-993-5804 to make an appointment.
Adel City Wide Garage Sales April 13 Spring Cleanup April 20
Citywide Garage Sales will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Spring Clean Up will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
Adel City Hall
301 S. 10th Street |Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: www.Adeliowa.org
Facebook: CityofAdelIowa
Master Gardener Learn All About Dahlias April 19 & 26
Adel, Iowa – Dallas County Master Gardeners are excited to announce an upcoming presentation titled “All About Dahlias” presented by Danielle Roberts, Dallas County Master Gardener.
The program is offered on two dates for participants to choose from.
Friday, April 19, 2024, 6 – 7:30 pm
Friday April 26th, 2024, 6 – 7:30 pm
Dallas County Extension Office
Come learn all about dahlias. Learn when to plant, how to plant, how to care for them, what insects to look for to keep your dahlias healthy. Learn to propagate dahlias so you can have more for your garden. The cost of this class is $10, and participants will take home their own dahlia to plant.
About Dallas County Master Gardeners
Dallas County Master Gardener are passionate about serving their communities and sharing gardening best practices. Master Gardener volunteers are individuals who have completed the Master Gardener training and share their time and expertise as volunteers in community gardens, city beautification projects, and farmers markets, to name a few projects.
Registration Information
Limited seats are available for this workshop, and early registration is encouraged. To reserve your spot, please visit https://go.iastate.edu/NAAJ3T or https://go.iastate.edu/ZV5ZPU or contact Megan Will at mwill@iastate.edu
About Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps carry Iowa State’s land-grant mission beyond campus, to be the university that best serves its state. Our core purpose is to engage citizens through research‐based educational programs, increasing the ability of Iowans to make informed decisions by applying relevant, needs‐driven resources, to create significant impact in our state. ISU Extension and Outreach is focused on feeding people, keeping them healthy, helping their communities to prosper and thrive, and turning the world over to the next generation better than we found it.
Connect with Us:
Follow us on Facebook @DallasCountyIAMasterGardeners and Instagram @dalcogreenthumbs to connect with other gardeners in Dallas County.
About the Author:
Megan Will, Master Gardener Coordinator, (515) 993-4281, mwill@iastate.edu
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281 | Fax: (515) 993-1027023ffff
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas
Be a Global Family! Host an Exchange Student
Be a Global Family!
Host an Exchange Student
This is an Amazing Opportunity for ADM families!
ADM is bringing a unique worldview to their school through international student exchange!
Don’t miss this opportunity to host a World Link student!
Why host a World Link Exchange Student?
- You’ll gain a family member
- You’ll build global relationships
- You’ll learn about a new culture
- You’ll share your American culture
- You’ll make an impact
Don’t have the extra space or bed? Please share this opportunity with a friend who would make a great host family and bring these international students to your community!
Contact Local Coordinator
Tammy Ryan
Cell: 515-371-2312
Email: TammyRyanWorldLink@gmail.com
Web: WorldLinkinc.org
Doc’s Hunting Lodge Fire Update
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club 02/27/2024
I hope this email finds you well.
Many of you have probably heard through the grapevine that our hunting lodge has experienced a fire and was destroyed.
Doc’s Lodge has long been a focal point for hunting enthusiasts from across the United States and other countries, providing a gathering place for various hunting groups to relax and share camaraderie at the end of a fun day in Doc’s fields. We empathize deeply with the sorrow brought by its destruction.
Doc’s Hunt Club remains intact and fully operational. Despite the lodge being out of commission, the hunting grounds are unaffected and remain open for business as usual. Doc’s will have plenty of fantastic birds through the end of the season. You can still book hunts and utilize our other facilities, including our clubhouse.
We look forward to seeing everyone out here for the last month of the 2023-2024 season!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.
Best regards,
– Aaron Nelson
Doc’s Hunt Club
29475 Prospect Circle | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 1-800-993-3711
E-Mail: docshuntclub@aol.com
Website: www.docshuntclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/docshuntclub
Rain Barrel Workshop in Adel April 22
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Adel, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Dallas County will be offering a Rain Barrel Workshop on Monday, April 22 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Come learn about water quality in Iowa and build your own rain barrel to do your part to reduce flooding and stormwater pollution on your property! All materials will be provided.
Pre-registration is required. Please only register if you will be available to attend, as space is limited and materials will be purchased for you. The cost of the event is $60.
This program is led by Dallas County Master Gardeners.
To register visit Go.iastate.edu
Megan Will
Master Gardner Program Coordinator
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
(515) 993-4281
mwill@iastate.edu
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas
Grand Opening of Azalea Lane Boutique Feb 10
Come out and help celebrate Azalea Lane Boutique’s new location!
They’ve moved one block over to 803 Main Street, south of the Court House.
The Grand Opening starts Saturday, February 10th at 10 am, and Ribbon Cutting at 10:15 am.
Locally owned, Voted #1 Boutique in Dallas County four years in a row!! They specialize in helping you look and feel your best. Moms, Daughters and Grandmothers love to shop here together!!
Azalea Lane Boutique
801 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 210-1450
Website: AzaleaLaneBoutique.com
Facebook: AzaleaLaneBoutique
Fruit Tree Workshops Hands-on Apple Tree Grafting April 1
ISU Extension and Outreach provides tree grafting workshops for homeowners.
Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering fruit tree grafting workshops on April 1 in Dallas County at the Dallas County Extension Office.
Participants will hear a presentation on why and how to graft fruit trees by commercial horticulture specialist, Patrick O’Malley and take part in hands-on apple tree grafting.
“As spring approaches, I am offering an apple tree grafting workshop to gardeners or fruit enthusiasts to demonstrate and practice a whip and tongue graft with apple rootstocks”, said Patrick O’Malley, commercial horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “I will also provide information on how to care for newly grafted trees in your landscape.”
April 1, 2024 – Adel | 6 to 8 pm, Dallas County Extension Office. 28061 Fairground Rd. Adel, IA 50003, United States
Registration: https://go.iastate.edu/VMMPDI
Preregistration is required at least one week prior to the workshop. Limit of 25 people per workshop.
Registration fee includes rootstocks, scions and equipment needed to self-graft two apple trees to take home for $45 per person.
For more information or questions about the workshops contact Patrick O’Malley at omall@iastate.edu or 319-337-2145.
(Re)Introducing SonRise Baptist Church
Rapids Street Baptist Church recently changed its name to SonRise Baptist Church.
We chose our new name to place our focus on our purpose and our message rather than just our location.
Why Our New Name “SonRise?”
We chose our new name to reflect the true focus of our congregation – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world and rose again.
SON: Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our focus, and the focus of the Christian faith. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the second person of the trinity. He, as God, took on flesh and became a human being (we celebrate this coming as “Christmas”). The Bible makes it clear that Jesus did take on flesh to be the Lamb of God, becoming the sacrifice on the cross to pay for the sins of the world.
RISE: Jesus died to pay for the sins of the world. He was buried in a borrowed tomb. As He promised, three days later, He rose from the dead. His rising from the dead proved He was who He said He was (the Son of God, and the Savior promised in the Old Testament). His rising from the dead proved that He did what He said He would do – become the Savior from sin to all who believe in Him. His rising from the dead guarantees the resurrection of all people. His resurrection proves that His death did pay for our sins, and that those who believe in Him are saved from their sins.
SonRise: We combined these two words for a play on words. A sunrise is the beginning of a new day. The risen Jesus brings new life to anyone who believes in Him. The risen Jesus brings light (truth) to anyone who believes in Him.
Kevin Subra has served as our interim pastor since February of 2023. He and his wife Jane were part of this church family way back in the mid-1980s when Kevin was attending college. Jane’s connection goes back even further, as her father (Bill Wright) grew up in Adel, and her mother Joan Orr taught in Adel schools. Her grandfather, Doc Wright, was a dentist in Adel for around 50 years.
Kevin’s passion is teaching the Bible clearly and accurately. It is the desire and prayer of Kevin – who has pastored for over 30 years – to help strengthen SonRise in its ministry and focus in Adel and surrounding communities. Kevin is assisted by David Chambers (wife Pam), who recently moved to Adel from Ankeny.
We invite both the committed and the curious to visit us and serve with us. We currently meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM to sing and study in our auditorium. We have a treat and fellowship time (coffee, tea, snacks) and then meet for a more informal study time around 11 AM in our fellowship hall. You can find SonRise Baptist Church at 1601 Rapids Street in Adel.
Hours: Sundays, 9:30 am & 11 am
SonRise Baptist Church
1601 Rapids St | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3914
Email: Pastor.Kevin@AdelBaptist.org
Website: SonRise.family
Facebook: SonRiseBaptistAdel
