Current Events

Dallas County Board of Supervisors Redistricting Map

Dallas County has finalized its redistricting process for 2026, successfully expanding the Board of Supervisors from three to five members following voter approval in 2024.

The new district boundaries, recommended by a bipartisan redistricting commission, have been approved by the Secretary of State’s office to ensure fair and equal representation based on updated population […] Continue Reading…

New History of Adel Website!

The Adel Historical Preservation Commission (AHPC) and Adel’s Historical Museum are excited to announce the launch of their new website dedicated to the rich history of Adel: https://www.adelhistory.org/

The website brings Adel’s story to life with historic photographs, stories of local landmarks, digitized books, and more, providing a vibrant online resource for residents, visitors, […] Continue Reading…

2026 March Events at the Adel Library

Our website is back up and under a new URL

Please visit Adel.lib.ia.us to view our website.

Thank you for your patience while we were figuring this out!

Exercise Group
Mon & Thur at 9 am
A small group watches and participates in easy exercise […] Continue Reading…

St. John’s Community Fish Fry

St. John’s Community Fish Fry

March 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 5 – 7 pm.

Pop on down to 24043 302nd PI, Adel, IA 50003 for some delicious lenten dishes and dining with the st John’s community.

They will be serving:

Fried Pollock, French Fries or Baked Potato, Cheese Sandwich, Coleslaw, and Homemade […] Continue Reading…

Adel Parks and Recreation is Hiring for the 2026 Season

Courtesy of  Adel Parks and Rec:

We’re Hiring for the Season!

Adel Parks and Recreation is looking for enthusiastic, dependable individuals to join our team this season!

Apply today and help us make this season one to remember!

We are hiring for […] Continue Reading…

Private Pesticide Continuing Instruction Course March 4 & 11

Commercial Pesticide Applicators, register now for Continuing Education Certification Trainings.

To Register, call 515-993-4281. Questions? Please email: XDallas@iastate.edu

Payment can be made over the phone or on the day of class.

Please let us know if you have a large group or need other accommodations; we will do our best to […] Continue Reading…

Upcoming Iowa Independent Grocer Network Webinars

Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office:

lowa State Extension & Outreach is thrilled to announce the launch of the new lowa Independent Grocer Network – a peer-to-peer learning network designed to empower local, independent grocers across lowa.

This network will support grocers through engagement, professional development opportunities, and […] Continue Reading…

2026 Adel Fireman’s Dance March 28

Adel Volunteer Fire & Rescue is happy to announce we will host our Fourth Annual Fireman’s Dance on March 28th, 2026, at Country Lane Lodge! – Event Venue!

This Dance will be a fundraiser to purchase needed equipment for our department. 

We are excited to announce that the band Suëde will provide entertainment at our event! […] Continue Reading…

2026 Vintage Made Fair Vendor Application

Yeah…vendor applications for our 2026 market is live!

We are looking for makers, creators, junkers, pickers, artists and anyone with a unique product or style!!!!

So if you would like to join us next year on October 10th as a vendor, please head to the website and submit your application.

October 10, 2026 | Dallas Co. Fairgrounds in Adel […] Continue Reading…

Seed Starting at Dallas County Extension Office Feb 11

What’s Growing On? Learn Vegetable Seed Starting!

Megan Will, Dallas County Extension and Outreach Horticulture Educator offers best practices for starting vegetable plants from seed to grow your own tomatoes, peppers and more!

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
6 to 7:30 pm […] Continue Reading…

2026 ADM Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The 2026 inductees into the ADM Alumni Hall of Fame have been announced.

2026 ADM Hall of Fame Inductees: 

Derek Ailts, Class Of 1985
James Cook, Class Of 1962
Steve Cron, Class Of 1976
Kari Dufoe, Class Of 2015
Lane Hovey, Class Of 2012

These honorees will […] Continue Reading…

Annual RRVTA Banquet April 11

Save the date!

The RRVTA’s 2026 Banquet is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Country Lane Lodge in Adel.

Join trail friends, partners, and supporters for an evening celebrating the people and projects that keep the Raccoon River Valley Trail thriving.

Ticket and table details will be announced soon. […] Continue Reading…

38 Years of Service Celebration – Jim Peters Jan 16

Come celebrate and honor Mayor Jim Peters for 38 years of dedication and service to the City of Adel.

Friday, January 16th.

Open House & Reception 5:00-7:00 pm at the Adel Library Community Room.

Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512
Website: […] Continue Reading…

ADM Community School District Ranked #3

Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District
December 18 at 3:34 PM

ADM Community School District Ranked 3rd Highest Performing K-12 District in Iowa!

The ADM Community School District has earned a “High Performing” rating on the Iowa School Performance Profiles and ranks as the third highest K-12 school district in the state of Iowa […] Continue Reading…

Bridge Us Back Fundraising Goal Surpassed

The restoration of Adel’s Lighted Bridge is moving forward, with Dallas County preparing to enter construction contracts in December 2025.

This $804,289 project is funded through a partnership between the Dallas County Board of Supervisors, Dallas County Conservation Board, and the Bridge Us Back campaign – coordinated by the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association with key support […] Continue Reading…

Adel Announces New City Administrator Timothy J. Vick

Courtesy of City of Adel:

Adel, Iowa — The City of Adel is pleased to announce the appointment of Timothy J. Vick as its next City Administrator, following an extensive national search.

Mr. Vick will officially assume his duties on January 12, […] Continue Reading…

Doc’s Is Amazing This Season!

Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club

 Have you seen Doc’s Hunt Club this Fall? Doc’s is perfect for Bird Hunting this Season!

Doc’s Hunt Club has been extremely busy this fall. We have put on a bunch of hunts for customers from all over North America.

Doc’s has entertained numerous corporate functions and hosted a Veteran’s Day Hunt with Giving […] Continue Reading…

Dallas County Proposes New EMS Building to Better Serve the Community

Dallas County has proposed the development of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility in Adel to address the department’s growing space needs and to enhance its ability to serve both the community and staff efficiently and effectively.

The current EMS building, located at 512 Nile Kinnick Drive S in Adel, no longer meets the operational and staffing requirements of […] Continue Reading…

Adel American Legion Post 464 Collecting Items for Veterans

Adel American Legion Post 464:

The Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 is helping collect needed items for the DM VA Hospital and DM VA Community Resource & Referral Center to support veterans.

Current items needed are lightweight unisex jackets (L-XL), men’s slip-on shoes (10.5-13), sweatpants and sweatshirts (L-XL), unisex slippers, duffel bags, belts, individually […] Continue Reading…