Photos of Adel Aquatic Center Ground Breaking Ceremony
Courtesy of Adel Park and Rec:
The City of Adel held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the City’s New Family Recreation Aquatic Center Friday morning on the July 27th.
Over 20 children participated in the ceremony with toy buckets and shovels that the City provided.
The Aquatic Center is planned to open in 2013.
Photos of Ground Breaking Ceremony:
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Kinnick/Feller Park
Located along North 9th Street.
Volleyball courts, softball fields, and a football field with cinder track. There is also a boat ramp to the Raccoon River and full park amenities including park benches, grills, 2 shelters, restrooms and a water source.
Please contact Adel City Hall to reserve shelter space
Adel Parks & Rec.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
301 S. 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: nschenck@adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation/1513050525640281
Adel Fareway Interview
- Angela Fitzgerald
The first Fareway Store opened in Boone, Iowa in 1938 with the simple purpose of providing good jobs, good food, and great service to happy customers. Over the past 74 years more than 100 stores across the Midwest have kept this idea alive.
And now, Adel is proud to become part of that history and the future it brings with it. This month DiscoverAdel spoke with the cheerful employees that are the backbone of this new addition to the community.
True to small town tradition, the local grocery store has always been a perfect fit to bolster local employment and community growth… Continue Reading
Fareway Foods – Adel, Iowa
The first Fareway Store opened in Boone, Iowa in 1938 with the simple purpose of providing good jobs, good food, and great service to happy customers. Over the past 74 years more than 100 stores across the Midwest have kept this idea alive.
Dance Fitness Adel
104 s 7th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 422-0495
Email: ceckstein610@yahoo.com
Facebook: Dance-Fitness-Adel
This class is a dance fitness/aerobic workout!
It is an hour long and is similar to the popular zumba workout! Classes are offered four days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday).
$5.00 per class or purchase punch cards at a discounted price! Come check it out.
BASE® Raises over $5,000.00 for John D. Gomke Charity
L-R Back Row: Adam Harrington, Joe Havenhill, Brian Hutchison, Penny Meyerhoff
Front Row: Emily Light, Anne Case,Maria Kinney, Cindy Harrington, Terry Harrignton, Jessica Gomke, Steve Gomke
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity:
Terry Harrington of BASE® presented Jessica and Steve Gomke of the John D.Gomke Charity with a check for $5,151.37, doubling last years donation.
Photos of Check Presentation:
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The John D. Gomke Charity (John’s Charity) has raised $20,000 over the past two years. Over $5,000 a year has gone to John’s Bereavement Fund at Mercy.
This is the only infant and young child fund for the Pediactric ICU and the Pediatric ER to provide parents with Keepsakes. The Keepsakes are an essential part of the healing process for families who suffer the loss of a child.
They have also contributed four First Aid and Defibrillators(AED) in the last two years. The first year two AEDs were contributed to the ADM schools at the elementary school and at the Intermediate School.
Last year they contributed two AEDs to Nodaway Valley in Greenfield – again one for the elementary school and one for the middle school. Each year they also go back and replace the batteries, pads, accessories, etc. at the units donated the previous years.
This year they are hoping to contribute two AEDs to Panorama Schools and two to Guthrie Center Schools. In addition, some of the funds have gone to the CPR classes that have been taught to over 100 participants.
Their long-term goals are to provide AEDs to all of the schools in Dallas, Adair, Guthrie, and Madison Counties. They would also like to eventually be able to add a third AED to all schools for sporting events.
Jessica did say that some schools already do have AEDs but they are old and not compatible with the ambulances today. In addition to funding the John D Gomke Bereavement Fund at Mercy Hospital, they plan to eventually do the same at Blank Hospital.
Jessica voiced her gratitude by saying, “The Harrington’s are amazing people who are obviously great leaders and they share their values with their staff. John’s Charity is extrememly lucky to have such wonderful people and company supporting us! We can not tell them enough how much we appreciate all their support”.
John’s Charity will hold it’s 3rd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K this October 13th at Kinnick-Feller Park in Adel at 8:00 a.m. with a tot trot and kids fun run at the end.
People interested in supporting John’s Charity can learn more at www.johndgomkecharity.org.
John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.
P.O. Box 613
DeSoto, IA 50069
Website: www.johndgomkecharity.org
About BASE®
Established in 1999, BASE® offers a variety of quality employee benefit products and services. Whether employers are looking to enrich their current benefit plans, off-set benefit cutbacks, or implement cost saving measures, BASE® works diligently to ensure that each plan meets the specific needs of each client.
BASE® offers a variety of plans to the self-employed and group employers across the country, which include the HRA, HRA+, and 125 Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP), Health Care Premium Reimbursement (HCPR)).
These plans are all portable benefits regardless of whether or not a company provides a group sponsored health plan. To find out more about HRAs and 125 Cafeteria Plans visit www.baseonline.com
Base
601 Visions Pkwy
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: www.baseonline.com
2012 John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament Results
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
Thank You to John & Lake Panorama National staff along with everyone who golfed, volunteered, sponsored, supported, or came to visit Saturday at John’s Tournament! You made is an awesome year!
Here are the 2012 John D Gomke Charity 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Results:
2012 Overall Champions with a score of 56: Dustin Light, Chad Godwin, Mike Anderson & Nick Fear
7:00 a.m. Winners
Championship Flight:
1st Place with a score of 61: Brandon Monaghan, Brian Denham, Kane Powell & Bill Douglas
2nd Place with a score of 63: Jess McCarty, Brett Smith, Kaleb McCarty & Brian Krakau
3rd Place with a score of 64: Brian Crnkovich, Monte Michael, Bob Achey & Pete FLynn
Marmot Names Adel Rep Agency of the Year
Courtesy of Outdoor Business Update:
“Ames Adventure Outfitters, a successful sales agency that represents Marmot outdoor clothing and equipment throughout the mid-western states, has received Marmot’s 2012 “Agency of the Year” award.
This annual award is given to Marmot’s top North American sales agency each spring for sales performance, professionalism and commitment to the brand.
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO), was started in 2003 by Brian Block, a passionate and avid mountain athlete. In recent years, Block has expanded the business significantly, bringing aboard key employees—Vanessa Block and Jon Jugenheimer—to grow the agency.
Today, AAO is headquartered in Adel, Iowa and represents Marmot along with several complimentary brands including Scarpa, Sole, Grivel, Beal and Liberty Bottleworks.” Read the full article…
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO)
23790 Glenwood Circle
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 451-8015
Facebook: Ames Adventure Outfitters
Website: AAO
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO)
23790 Glenwood Circle
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 451-8015
Facebook: Ames Adventure Outfitters
Website: www.goaao.com
Read our interview with Brian Block – the first Iowan to climb the Seven Summits!
Fish Fry at Keasey’s in Adel July 1st.
Courtesy of Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge:
Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge invites you to a Fish Fry on Sunday, July 1st, 2012.
Stop by at 1:00 p.m. for Fish,Potato Wedges,Onion Rings, Cole Slaw and Great Company!
Be sure to RSVP on Facebook!
Keasey’s Hideway
911 Court St.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-0023
ADM’s Alec Rash Picked in 2nd Round MLB Draft
Pitcher Alec Rash of ADM was picked in the second round of the Major League Baseball first-year payer draft by the Philadelphia Phillies June 5th.
At 6 ft. 5, the 200 lb. Alec threw at an impressive 95 mph during the National Pre-Draft Showcase.
Whether he goes to college or the Phillies is a decision he still has to make.
Congratulations to Alec and his family.
Marc Stephens – Naming Contest
Courtesy of Marc Stephens and Friends Salon
Marc Stephens Salon in Adel is running a contest to rename the Salon.
You can post your entry on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate.
Be sure to check our Summer promotions.
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Marc-Stephens and Friends Salon
907 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3300
Website: www.facebook.com/MarcStephens.Adel
3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
18 Teams have already signed up for the 3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 16th.
There is still plenty of room for your team to get signed up for either a 7 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. tee off time.
Register online at johndgomkecharity.org or call 515-314-9171.
ADM Alumni Honors Adel Military Killed in Action
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The Alumni KIA Memorial consists of a 4 foot by 3 foot bronze and alumicolor plaque designed by Jim Peters. The memorial is displayed in the ADM High School commons.
There are eleven, 2 foot by 3 foot displays composed of photos, letters, and tributes representing each of the ADM graduates.
The Alumni Association has recently added digital copies of the plaques to their Honored Military page.
Clicking on the photo or the plaque will enlarge the image for better viewing.
ADM Alumni Honored:
World War II
- Harry Quinn, Class of 1933
- Jesse Hague, Class of 1936
- Floyd Faber, Class of 1938
- Max Stump, Class of 1940
- Clint Glenn, Class of 1940 *
Korea War
- Donald Stump, Class of 1947 *
- Delbert Emehiser, Class of 1947 *
- Wayne Martens, Class of 1949
- Virgil Lienemann, Class of 1950
Vietnam Conflict
- Steven F. Edwards, Class of 1967
- John L. McClurg, Class of 1969
* Added to Memorial in 2011
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
ADM in Top 25 Schools in Iowa – 2012 Iowa AP index
The ADM High School has received confirmation from the University of Iowa, Belin and Blank Center that ADM High School is ranked in the Top 25 schools in Iowa for the 2012 Iowa AP Index.
ADM ranked at 14 out of 199 schools.
Congratulations to the folks at ADM.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
ADM School District
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4283
Website: www.adel.k12.ia.us
Photos From Adel Fareway Ribbon Cutting Opening Day
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Folks from Adel, Earlham, Redfield, Desoto and Minburn turned out in full force to welcome Fareway to Adel Wednesday.
The parking lot was full by 9:30 a.m. for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Customers were already lining up outside to start shopping when the store opened at 10:00 a.m.
There is a definite “Wow!” factor to the new store. From the spacious layout, fully stocked meat department, to the professional and friendly staff.
The store’s five checkout lanes ran nonstop through out the day as the checkers cheerfully greeted each customer. The sackers worked as a well practiced drill team as they delivered the groceries to each customers vehicle.
Be sure to stop out to the new store and get your “Wow.”
– Terry Traveler
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
The Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
There will be a ribbon cutting service ay 9:30 a.m.
Get there early to show your support as they open their doors to Adel!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Fareway
804 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
(515) 993-2268
Kim Layland Real Estate
1017 Shelby Drive,
Adel, Iowa, 50003
Phone: 515-669-4999
Email: Kim@Kimlayland.com
Kim Layland with RE/MAX Precision is proud to be representing Orton Homes in Bailey’s Grove.
Directions: Take Highway 169 South from downtown Adel to Bailey’s Grove Drive (West), follow to Shelby Drive, turn right (North) and follow to 1017 Shelby Drive.
