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2024 Certified Handlers Course March 20

Pesticide Safety Education Program.

Certified Handlers Course Set for March 20 

Preregister before March 13 for the Spring Certified Handlers Continuing Instruction Course.

ADEL, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dallas County will host a Certified Handlers Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. 
 
The local attendance site is the Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Road, Adel, Iowa 50003. Preregistration is required. Walk-ins on the day of the program are not guaranteed admission. The course runs from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.

The registration fee is $45 on or before March 13 and $55 after March 13. To register or to obtain additional information about the CIC, contact Aleta at the ISU Extension and Outreach Dallas County office at 515-993-4281 or via email at aleta@iastate.edu. 
 
The course will provide continuing instruction credit for certified handlers. Topics covered will include safe handling of pesticides; recognizing pesticide poisoning symptoms; and mixing procedures. 
 
Additional information and registration forms for this and other courses offered by the PSEP program can be accessed at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP

Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28061 Fairground Rd. | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas

Faith Lutheran Church Holy Week Schedule

Easter Empty TombMaundy Thursday – March 28th 7 pm

Good Friday Service – March 29th, 7 pm

Easter Sunday – March 31st

Sunrise Serice at 7:30 am

Easter Breakfast 8:30 – 10 am
Hosted by the Faith Lutheran Youth group! Breakfast Burritos, Muffins, Fruit, Drinks

Celebration […] Continue Reading…

Faith Lutheran – 2024 Midweek Lenten Services

Courtesy of Faith Lutheran Church:Faith Lutheran Church Lenten Service Adel Iowa

Join Faith Lutheran Church as they celebrate Lent with Midweek Services.

From its earliest days, the Christian Church employed the weeks before Easter—what came to be called the season of Lent—as the time of the year to prepare candidates for the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, the catechumenate.

Paul wrote, […] Continue Reading…

Idaho High School Backpacking Trek July 23 – August 2

Idaho High School Backpacking Trek July 23 - August 2Dallas County Conservation Board 

We are now accepting applications for this year’s Wilderness Trek!

High school-aged students in Dallas County are invited to apply to explore the role of nature and wildness in their lives on a service-oriented backpacking trip in the 4 million-acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in North-Central Idaho. 

This year’s trek […] Continue Reading…

Adel Kiddie Kickers Regitration Deadline March 22

Adel Kiddie Kickers Registration DeadlineCourtesy of  Adel Parks and Rec.:

This is an introductory soccer program for Boys and Girls ages 3 and 4 years old who are not eligible to begin ADM soccer club yet (2020-2021 birthdays).

Parent/adult participation is required. There will be a skills portion and a scrimmage portion each evening.

The program is 6 weeks in length held on Mondays from […] Continue Reading…

Adel City Wide Garage Sales April 13 Spring Cleanup April 20

Adel Garage Sales

Courtesy of City of Adel:

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
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Master Gardener Learn All About Dahlias April 19 & 26

DahliaAdel, 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.

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 […] Continue Reading…

Mental Health First Aid Course Offered April 3 

ISU Ext Dallas CountyADEL, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide Mental Health First Aid Training for those working with Adults on April 3, 2024, at the Dallas County Extension Office.
 
“Research from the National Institute of Mental Health shows that nearly one in five adults lives with a mental illness,” said Demi Johnson, behavioral health program specialist […] Continue Reading…

Be a Global Family! Host an Exchange Student

WorldLink ExchangeBe 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! […] Continue Reading…

Doc’s Hunting Lodge Fire Update

Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt ClubDoc's Hunt Club

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 […] Continue Reading…

Registration Open for 2024 Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Conference April 10

RHRA Conference Social Media Image

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has announced that registration is now open for the Rural Housing Readiness Assessment (RHRA) Conference on April 10, 2024, at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames.
 
The conference allows local leadership to engage in panels, keynotes, networking, and idea-sharing around improving housing quality, access, and affordability in their communities […] Continue Reading…

Girls Day Out at Country Lane Lodge April 6

Country Lane Lodge LogoGirls Day Out at Country Lane Lodge April 6, 2024

Join us for a fabulous day filled with fun, laughter, and girl power at the Girls Day Out event!

Get ready to indulge in a day dedicated to celebrating the awesomeness of being a woman. Whether you’re looking for a day of pampering, shopping, or simply enjoying the company of your girlfriends, this event has it all […] Continue Reading…

2024 March Events at the Adel Library

Adel Public :library - All Iowa

Move & Groove Storytime (Ages 0-5)
Join us in the storytime room for a morning of music, movement, rhythm, instruments, and fun! Every Tuesday in March *Except the 12th at 10:oo am

My First Storytime (Ages 0-36 months and caregivers)
Join us for songs, rhymes, bounces, and a story. Every Wednesday in March *Except the 13th at 9:30 am.

Preschool […] Continue Reading…

Rain Barrel Workshop in Adel April 22

Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension OfficeISU Extension Rain Barrel Class

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 […] Continue Reading…

Statewide Guide Training Workshop April 3 Deadline

Guide Training Course

Statewide Guide Training Workshop Enrolling Now

Registration is now open for the 2024 statewide Guide Training Workshop on April 17 at the Briggs Woods Conference Center in Webster City, IA.

The one-day workshop features professional insider tips and techniques for creating and delivering dynamic programs that focus on attracting adult visitors.

This fun and […] Continue Reading…

Get Help with Free Income Tax Preparation Feb – April 9

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Low-to-moderate income individuals and families needing assistance with filing their 2023 income taxes can receive free help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program available in Dallas County this year.

The VITA program offers free basic tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualifying families and individuals with incomes of $64,000 or less, persons with disabilities, limited […] Continue Reading…

Grand Opening of Azalea Lane Boutique Feb 10

Azalea Lane Boutique - Adel Owa

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 […] Continue Reading…

Fruit Tree Workshops Hands-on Apple Tree Grafting April 1

Master Gardener Webinar Series Apple Tree PruningISU 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 […] Continue Reading…

Best Practices for Planting and Early Maintenance April 4

Master Gardener ISU Extension Office

ADEL, Iowa – Dallas County Master Gardeners are excited to announce an upcoming presentation titled Getting Trees Off to a Great Start, Best Practices for Planting and Early Maintenance by Dr. Jeff Iles Professor of Horticulture with Iowa State University

 April 4, 2024, 6-8 pm. Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Road, Adel, Iowa 50003

Everyone knows […] Continue Reading…