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Adel Community Thanksgiving Dinner Nov 28

Everyone is invited to the Adel Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Enjoy a free, traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings!

Thanksgiving Day, November 28th from 11 am – 1 pm at the Meadows View Elementary School.

This dinner is free to the public, and everyone is welcome whether you are alone or just want to spend more time with your family instead of cooking.

Donations will be happily accepted!

Meadows View Elementary
300 S. 15th | Adel Iowa 50003

Support the Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry This Holiday Season

Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:GoodSamaritanFoodPantry_03

The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry has had strong community and area support for over 40 years.

This support is critical to helping our small non-profit organization serve the families in our region who are “food insecure.”

Your donations of staple groceries and fresh produce are vital to providing healthy and well-rounded food choices for our clients. But just as important […] 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…

2024 November Events at the Adel Library

Adel Public :library - All Iowa

Move & Groove Storytime
Every Tuesday at 9:30 am. Join us in the storytime room for a morning of music, movement, rhythm, instruments, and fun!

My First Storytime
Every Wednesday at 9:30 am. Join us for songs, rhymes, bounces, and a story. This program is for children ages 0-36 months and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime
Every Thursday […] Continue Reading…

The Art Factory Art Camp & Class Series

The Art FactoryCourtesy of  Adel Parks and Rec.:

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Amber O’Neil of The Art Factory to bring art camps and class series to Adel.

Art Camp & Class Series for Kids Ages 6 – 12. Hands-on Art Experiences. Games and a Treat. All […] Continue Reading…

Adel Parks & Rec. Annual Snowman Contest

SnowmanCourtesy of  Adel Parks and Rec.:

The Adel Parks & Rec. Department will hold its Annual Snowman Contest, after the first snow.

Bundle up and head outside to build your best snowman.

Take a picture of your creation and email  it to Nick at nschenck@adeliowa.org.

All snowmen will […] Continue Reading…

Kiwanis Holiday Holiday Greenery Sale – Ends Nov. 1st

Kiwanis Christmas Wreaths

The annual Adel Kiwanis Holiday Greenery Sale is underway.

This project supports the children of the ADM Community School District.

Orders are due by November 1st.
Order Now

Adel Kiwanis Club
Email: adelkiwanis@gmail.com
Website: www.AdelKiwanis.org
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“Notes From The North Pole” Deadline December 10th

Letters from SantaCourtesy of Adel Parks and Recreation:

Fee is $6.00 per child. (Maximum fee per family-$18.00)

Sign up to receive a letter from Santa mailed directly to your child. It will come in an envelope with Santa’s name and return address in the corner.

A unique idea for all of your nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, no matter where they live! […] Continue Reading…

Adel Chamber’s New Communications Coordinator

 Nicole Connick Adel Chamber Director

Nicole Connick has been announced as Adel Chambers’s new Communications/Membership Engagement Coordinator.

Nicole has 3 kids, two in the ADM school district. She enjoys crafting and spending time with her family.

She is a service-driven individual who is excited to help Chamber members get the most out of […] 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 Flowers & Gifts To Open Store at 801 Main May 29

Adel Flowers and Gifts LogoAdel Flowers and Gifts is very excited to be moving forward to our new location downtown.

Starting May 29th we will be located in our store at 801 Main Street. I hope to see many friends stop in to say hello. 

We will have a ribbon cutting May 17.

Hours: M – TH 9 – 5, Fri 9 -6 Sat 10 – 2

We may be adding […] 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…