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Adel Flowers and Gifts – Mothers Day May 11th

Adel Flowers and Gifts

Adel Flowers and Gifts LogoAdel Flowers and Gifts has flowers for Mother’s Day that will suit any style and offers Mother’s Day flower delivery to Adel, IA or nationwide!

Wish her a Happy Mother’s Day with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the perfect Mother’s Day gift!

There are many arrangements to choose from and their talented staff will be sure to add just the right touch.  

Flowers can be purchased by calling 515-993-4884 or going online to www.adelflowers.com.

Adel Flowers & Gifts
801 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4884
Email: AdelFlowers@gmail.com
Website: AdelFlowers.com
Facebook: AdelFlowersAndGifts

Adel Family Fun Center Summer Passes

Adel Family Fun Center Summer Bowling PassesSummer Bowling Pass-Individual from $60.00

Bowl all summer long! Enjoy up to three (3) games of bowling every day May 1st, 2025 through September 1st, 2025, for one low price.

A bowler may only use up to three (3) free games per day.

This year, add a new […] Continue Reading…

th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo May 10

Adel Bike Safety Rodeo Logo

Adel Rotary and Adel Police Department are teaming up to host the 5th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo.

Saturday, May 10, 9 am-11 am

Adel City Hall Parking Lot, 301 S. 10th St.

The event Free is for ages 5-12.  

Free Icees, Bottle Water, & DARE Giveaways. Free Bike and Helmet Inspections by […] Continue Reading…

1965 – Adel High School 60th Class Reunion Aug 9

Courtesy of ADM Alumni AssociationADM Alumni Tiger Statue

 1965 Class of the Adel Community High School  60th class reunion.

We will meet at the tailgate party after the Adel Sweet Corn Festival Parade on August 9, 2025.

Located at  the corner of Greene St. and South 11th St. (the old bus depot)

 Money donated will go to the ADM Scholarship […] Continue Reading…

2025 Adel Farmers Market Tuesdays 4 – 7 PM June 3

Adel Farmers Market Tuesdays at Fair GroundsCourtesy of Gretchen York: 

Adel Farmer’s Market! Every Tuesday from 4-7pm at the Dallas County Fairgrounds, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50003

Come enjoy Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Homemade Ice Cream, Handmade items, and plants/flowers. Along with kids’ corner with an assortment of items made by kids!

Enjoy a food truck and […] Continue Reading…

ADM Alumni History of ADM Schools

ADM Alumni History of School DistrictsAlumni Treasurer and Adel Mayor, Jim Peters, spearheaded an effort to compile a history of ADM School Districts and Schoolhouses.

We were able to take this information and bring it to life in map form, along with a detailed school history document.

Jim presented a copy of the framed map to the school on behalf of the ADM Alumni Association. […] Continue Reading…

2025 Vintage Made Fair Vendor Application

Vintage & Made Fair Vendor Application

Whether you are creating your first small business, launching a new line, or building your customer base.

Vintage & Made Fair sets your business for growth and success by positioning your brand in front of an engaged and expansive audience. 

Don’t hesitate to try and make Vintage & Made Fair the event to showcase your talents/wares and have fun with over 175 […] Continue Reading…

New Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:Brandie Wilson Executive Director Adel Food Pantry.jpg

The Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Brandie Willson as the new Executive Director of the Good Samaritan Food Pantry in Adel, Iowa.

Brandie brings a wealth of experience to this role, having a background in nonprofit work, volunteer recruitment and management, and […] Continue Reading…

Adel Lions Club – Support Building BrAve Teams

Adel Lions Club

Betsy Young and her son dropped by the Adel Lions Club Wednesday evening to thank them for their donation and show them the books they bought with that donation.

“We are so incredibly honored to be able to support other families facing a cancer diagnosis with our guidebook, and we couldn’t have done it without Adel Lions Club” – Betsy Young

You can get more […] Continue Reading…

Health Navigators Help Dallas County Residents Thrive Amid Increasing Need 2024

Dallas County Iowa LogoDate: Sept. 10, 2024. Adel, IA – Dallas County Health Navigation, a program of the Dallas County Health Department, has released the FY24 Annual Report outlining the program’s efforts to connect Dallas County residents with the basic resources needed to thrive in our communities.

Over the last year, Health Navigators directly served 580 Dallas County families. 

The Health Navigation program was launched in […] Continue Reading…

Adel Rotary Supports Eagle Scout Project

Adel Rotary Club - Adel IowaAdel Rotary is pleased to support the Eagle Scout Project of Luke Yanacheak, which will refurbish the welcome signs at the entrances of Adel and update the logos of community organizations.

Luke is seen with President Amanda Schwantes at the check presentation. Thanks to Luke for his efforts!

Adel Rotary is the charter organization for the Troop, […] Continue Reading…

Exciting Update for Doc’s Out-of-Town Guests!

Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club 08/05/2024Doc's Hunt Club Adel Iowa

As most of you already know, Doc’s Hunt Club lost its lodge due to a fire in February.

While this was an unexpected and challenging event, we are committed to ensuring your hunting trip remains fantastic and memorable.

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Wildwood Lodge in Clive, Iowa, to provide accommodations for our valued […] Continue Reading…

Adel Archery Range Now Open For The 2024 Season

Adel Archery CenterAdel Parks & Rec:

The Adel Archery Range is Now Open to the public.

Volunteer David McAdon has been working hard getting the Adel Parks & Rec Archery Range ready to Open for the season.

He has been busy straightening the fence. Painting the picnic table and repairing the stands for the new […] Continue Reading…

Local Adel Company Celebrating 25 Years

BASE® Employee Benefits Adel IowaAdel, IA – April 2024 – April 19th marks 25 years in business for BASE®, a company that strives to provide the best service when it comes to employee benefit plan administration. 

BASE® opened for business in 1999, in Urbandale, and in 2001, moved to Adel, and have been there ever since. 

Partnering with professionals in varying industries, from accounting professionals to insurance agents, to help save business owners […] Continue Reading…

Adel Chamber’s Interactive Mural Ribbon-Cutting May 8

Photo Courtesy of Adel Resident William Freestone

Adel Partners Chamber Unveils Interactive Mural with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Set for May 8 at 12 PM

The Arts & Trails committee of the Adel Partners Chamber is excited to announce the unveiling of its new interactive mural at 109 Nile Kinnick Dr (4way stop)with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, May 8th.

The event, which […] Continue Reading…

City of Ade Tree City USA Recipient

Tree City USA LogoTree City USA LogoCourtesy of the City of Adel

The City of Adel was recently honored with the 2023 Tree City USA Award at the 33rd Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny.

The Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources presented the award on April 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

“The Tree City USA […] Continue Reading…

BASE® 2024 Annual Day of Service to Combat Hunger

BASE 2024 Food Drive Employee PhotoAdel, IA – April 2024 – BASE® has designated April 11th as an annual Day of Service.  

The business has been in the Adel community for over twenty years and continually supports local organizations to get food and other necessities to those in need.  

On April 11, BASE® made Motivation Cards to support the Food Bank of Iowa BackPack Sack […] Continue Reading…

2024 Adel Business of the Year – Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Ade; Busines of the YearThe 2024 Adel Business of the Year was announced April 25 at the Country Lane Lodge, during the Annual Celebrate Adel Dinner.

This year’s recipient is Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. The business of the year goes above and beyond to not only deliver great customer service, but also enhances the Adel business climate and truly improves the community as a whole.

Antonio Berber […] Continue Reading…

2023 Adel Citizen of the Year – Carole Schlapkohl  

Citizen of the Year - Carole Schlapkohl

The 2023 Adel Citizen of the Year was announced April 25 at the Country Lane Lodge, during the Annual Celebrate Adel Dinner.

For many years, Carole Schlapkohl has been a steadfast presence in the community, always ready to lend a helping hand wherever it is needed.

She came to Adel in 1979 and began her career as a teacher and coach. She went on to become the […] Continue Reading…