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 from the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce.
Thanks to community generosity, the campaign surpassed its goal by raising more than $111,000!
For further detail contact the Chamber at 515-993-5472 or email chamber@adelpartners.org
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S. 10th Street, 2nd Floor | Adel, IA 50003
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
Adel Hardware & Handyman
409 S 6th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4113
Email: sales@adelhardware.com
Website: DoitBest.com/adel-hardware
Facebook: 61578818721083
Stop by Adel Hardware & Handyman today!
Their hours are:
Monday – Friday 8-6
Saturday and Sunday 8-5
Matta Family Dental New Location
Matta Family Dental, New Location
“Our office is now located east of Adel, on the south side of highway 6, just west of New Hope Church in the Eagle Vista Development.
The new location is significantly larger, allowing us to provide more care to the growing city of Adel.
The larger location also allows us to include advanced dental technology such as 3D imaging with a CBCT, 3D printing, digital impressions, digital x-rays, and intraoral cameras.
We strive to provide individualized care, taking the time to educate you and help you make informed decisions about your treatment.
We welcome patients of all ages, from 1 year old to 101 years old and beyond. We love new patients!
Dr. Matta and staff are pleased to serve Adel and the many surrounding communities of Dallas County.” – Matta Family Dental
Matta Family Dental
25096 Hwy 6 | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3522
Email: info@MattaFamilyDental.com
Website: MattaFamilyDental.com
Renewing Wellness
2111 Greene St Ste 14 Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (701) 429-4759
Email: renewingwellness84@gmail.com
Website: Psychologytoday.com/Jordan-Ottenbacher
We provide evidence-based professional mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
Taking the first step to get help with your mental health can be daunting at times.
We’re here to let you know that you don’t have to do it alone.
Email or call us for a free consultation to answer your questions about treatment, billing, and how therapy can help.
Savage Grading & Underground
25714 L Ave | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (641) 569-5134
Email: SavageGrading@gmail.com
Website: SavageGrading.com
Savage Grading & Underground is a premier excavating services company serving the Dallas, Madison, Polk, Warren, and Adair counties of central Iowa.
Owned and operated by a third generation excavating professional, we
ADM Alumni History of ADM Schools
Alumni 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.
Previous school boards in the district, 10 times have planned and built a new high school.
Their current effort is for the 11th new high school (to be completed by June 2027) in the district’s history.
Pictured – Superintendent Greg Dufoe, School Board President Tim Canney and Jim Peters. Exciting times for our school district! Full Article
ROSC CPR of Iowa LLC
(Formerly CPR Lifesaving Skills 30.2)
1016 Main St. | Adel Iowa, 50003
Phone: (515) 817-4811
Email: cprlifesavingskills30.2@gmail.com
CPR Certification and renewal. American Heart Association Heartsaver, First Aid and AED Training on Adults, children and infants.
Also offering Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers.
ROSC CPR of Iowa LLC
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 begins at noon, promises to be a vibrant celebration of art, community, and technology while introducing the first of a kind city mural.
This innovative mural, created by Lashier Graphics and Signs with VAEZR Studio, spans the side of Fiesta Restaurant for over 40 feet and incorporates interactive elements that engage viewers in a dynamic visual dialogue. Using augmented reality, visitors can use their smartphones to bring the mural to life, revealing hidden stories and animations that change with their perspective and movement.
“The mural is not only a reflection of our city’s vibrant culture and history but also an embodiment of our commitment to integrating technology with public art,” said Rebecca Hillmer, Chair of Arts & Trails committee. “We are thrilled to offer residents and visitors an engaging new way to experience art in our community.”
The event will feature remarks from the Chamber, city officials, and community leaders, followed by the official ribbon-cutting. Attendees will have the opportunity to be among the first to interact with the mural, experiencing firsthand how art can come alive through technology.
“We hope this mural serves as a beacon of creativity and innovation, inspiring other communities to explore the possibilities within interactive public art,” added Pete Lashier of Lashier Signs and Graphics. “This project has been a labor of love, and I look forward to sharing it with the community.”
Presenting Sponsors, Adel Kiwanis, GFWC, Adel Chamber, Lions, and the Dallas County Foundation.
Contact: Deb Bengtson, President Adel Partners Chamber (515) 993-5472 chamber@adelpartners.org.
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S. 10th Street, 2nd Floor | Adel, IA 50003
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
2024 Adel Business of the Year – Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
The 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 and his partners took a risk in buying an old, dilapidated building in Adel. Instead of taking a simpler route of moving his business into the space, they purchased the building and completely renovated it, all while still managing three restaurant locations.
A new kitchen was added, ceilings and windows brought back to their original heights, mechanicals were updated, brick tuck pointed, walkways improved, and modern safety enhancements were made. Not only was the dining and bar space beautifully redesigned and remodeled, but so were the second-floor apartments, keeping downtown living options available in Adel.
Steps were taken to keep and enhance the unique character of the building, making it truly a show piece that the entire community can enjoy and be proud of.
Through it all, the staff of Fiesta Mexican Restaurant kept serving the high-quality food and providing excellent customer service, drawing people from neighboring counties to the center of Adel, making them truly deserving of this award.
The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to award Fiesta Mexican Restaurant the 2024 Business of the Year.
Photo courtesy of Adel Partners. Antonio Berber, owner, is holding the award, and Cory Johnson, Chamber Board chair.
Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
715 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone:(515) 993-4404
Facebook:FiestaAdel
2023 Adel 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 curriculum director and administrator for ADM and taught in the district for 33 years.
Over the years you could find Carole behind the table at volleyball games, track, and cross country meets working the scoreboard and taking tickets. Carole also has volunteered at regional and state golf tournaments. To this day, Carole takes many children out to the golf course to teach and coach young children to love the sport.
Carole has a servant heart and is always looking for opportunities to help in our community. She is a Board member for the ADM Scholarship Foundation. She works tirelessly to track donations, send thank yous, and read the applications each year to ensure that that our senior students are treated with equality and respect.
She volunteered for the ALS Foundation and has raised money to support research to find a cure. She could be found mowing yards, picking up leaves, washing windows, and planting flowers for those patients and families affected by ALS. This is a cause that Carole holds especially near to her heart. Currently, Carole collects Cans for Cancer and delivers the cans to Washington, Iowa. She is active member of the Backpack Group through the Good Samaritan Food Pantry. Each week this group meets to pack Backpack meals for K-12 students who are food insecure on the weekends. She helps to pack these meals and deliver them to the schools.
Carole has volunteered numerous hours at AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue as a driver to transport animals, fostering and going to retrieve animals. She is actively involved in Purpose Bound. This is an organization that brings local companies and citizens together to support local charities. Through this organization, charities such as: ADM Meadowview Book Vending Machine, No Foot Too Small, Single Parent Provision, Blue Kindness, Iowa Service Dogs, LD Strong, Average Everyday Miracles and many more have received thousands of dollars.
Over the years Carole has served as a Church Council Member at Grace Lutheran Church, in Adel. In addition to providing this leadership for her church, she also volunteers at the Garden of Grace and running the sound system during worship.
Carole has made a profound difference in our community and in the lives of others.
Photo courtesy of Adel Partners L-R: Robert Cramer. Carole Schlapkohl, and Cory Johnson.Adel Partners
Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S. 10th Street, 2nd Floor | Adel, IA 50003
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
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
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.
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.
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, 2024 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
803 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 347-7070
Website: AzaleaLaneBoutique.com
Facebook: AzaleaLaneBoutique
First Posted February 2024
Adel Flowers and Gifts – Valentines Day 14th
For a romantic Valentine’s Day, express your love with the best Valentine’s Day flowers from Adel Flowers & Gifts!
We are preparing for full swing with a large selection of fresh flowers, plants, chocolates, and wine.
From romantic roses to impressive modern bouquets, we can help you select beautiful and affordable flowers for Valentine’s Day and deliver them to Adel, IA, or nationwide.
For a day filled with love and romance, look no further than Adel Flowers & Gifts!
We were voted Dallas County Favorite Florist for the 3rd year in a row and we will also be celebrating our 15th Anniversary, how time flies.
We have many arrangements to choose from and our talented staff will be sure to add just the right touch.
Adel Flowers & Gifts
611 Nile Kinnick Dr S. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4884
Email: AdelFlowers@gmail.com
Website: AdelFlowers.com
Facebook: AdelFlowersAndGifts
(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: SavedSteward@gmail.com
Website: SonRise.family
Facebook: SonRiseBaptistAdel
Jean Barrett Obituary – Visitation Dec 20th
Jean Marie Barrett, 65, passed away with family by her side through it all on December 3, 2023, at UCSD Hospital in La Jolla, California.
She was born August 29, 1958, to John Melvin and Jean Moorman (Liggit) Dunleavy in Ames, Iowa.
Jean graduated from Ames High School and married her high school sweetheart, Michael Barrett in 1978. 5 years and 4 children later, they moved to Adel, Iowa which they called home for the last 38 years. Mike and Jean most recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Jean dedicated her life to her husband, kids, grandkids, and countless friends she’s made over the last 65 years. When asked what she wanted to be when she grows up, her response was simply the best, “I want to be a mom.” Jean will be remembered for her love of all those near and dear to her. Jean showed unconditional love to all who needed it and freely gave it. She was a mom to all. Jean’s positive energy shined no matter what she was going through.
She was a lover of nature, gardening, and healthy living. Jean found beauty in each and every lesson that life threw her way because they made her grow and become a better person for it. She had a way with words; knowing just what to say because she spoke from her heart. Jean knew how to make you feel special. She loved cheering her kids and grandkids on with all of their activities. Close to her heart was her rescue dog, Maggie. Her snuggles will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish her memory: husband, Mike; children, Joel (Erica) Barrett of Pella, Nick (Rae Ann) Barrett of Ankeny, Lindsay (Ryan) Knight of Waukee and Suzanne (Nick) Talley of Adel; grandchildren Alison, Donovan, Ashley, Hailey, Carter, Barrett, Graham and Nora; siblings, John (Linda) Dunleavy, Linda (Ron) Christianson, and Mary Dunleavy. As well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jean Moorman and John Melvin Dunleavy. Mother and father-in-law Bonnie Laura and John Marvin Barrett.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 4 – 7 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, 735 S 14th St., Adel, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be directed to AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and The La Jolla Family House.
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Road |Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 276-0551 | Fax: (515) 251-4830
Website:CaldwelParrish.com
Remembering Nile Kinnick’s Heisman Trophy Speech Dec 06
Today marks the 84th Anniversay of Nile Kinnck’s Heisman Trophy Speech. December 6th. 1939.
Remembering Nile Kinnick on the anniversary of his iconic Heisman speech – KCCI
“ADEL, Iowa — It was Dec. 6, 1939, when Adel native and Hawkeyes football star Nile Kinnick received the Heisman Trophy.
Kinnick delivered an acceptance speech that night at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York that has become part of Hawkeyes lore. The speech is now played over the loudspeaker before each home game at Kinnick Stadium.
“I thank God I was warring on the gridirons of the Midwest and not on the battlefields of Europe. I can speak confidently and positively that the players of this country would much more, much rather struggle and fight to win a Heisman award than a Croix de Guerre,” said Kinnick, who at that point said he planned to join the Naval Air Service after graduation.
Kinnick died less than four years later when, in June 1943, his plane experienced engine issues during a training flight and crashed off the coast of Venezuela. He was just 24.
Watch the video to learn more about Nile Kinnick and a documentary about him that was released last year.”
