ADM Tigers to State Semifinals Nov. 14th

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team overcame the rain and a trailing 1st half  to beat Pella with a 25-13 win in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.

The win takes the Tigers (12-0) to the State Semifinals at the UNI-Dome where they play Union of LaPorte City (10-2).

Monday, Nov 14, 2011
Time 7:30 .pm.
UNI Stadium, Cedar Falls, Iowa

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

ADM Tigers to Round 4 of State Playoffs

Come out and cheer  on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Pella in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.

The Tigers won Monday’s game against Oskaloosa 49-14.

Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Time 7:00 .pm.
ADM Stadium

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

2011 Veteran’s Day Memorial Salutes ADM Alumni

Please join us Friday, November 11th as the ADM School and ADM Alumni honors 3 newly recognized graduates who gave their lives in the name of American freedom during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Conflict.

• Clint Glenn, Class of 1940, WWII
• Donald Stump, Class of 1947, Korea
• Delbert Emehiser, Class of 1949, Korea

The Veteran’s Day Ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m,  at the ADM High School Auditorium.

The names will be added to the  Alumni KIA Memorial.

The memorial consists of a 4 foot by 3 foot bronze and alumicolor plaque designed by Jim Peters. There are eleven, 2 foot by 3 foot displays composed of photos, letters, and tributes representing each of the ADM graduates.

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

The Veteran’s Day Memorial continues a tradition started at the ADM Middle School in honor of the holiday and showcases the mission statement of the ADM Alumni Association.

Please join us Veteran’s Day as we honor these 11 servicemen who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and whose lives were not lost in vain.

Event Location
November 11th, 8:30 a.m.
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S.
Adel, Iowa 50003

ADM Alumni Association
PO Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.ADMalumni.com

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ADM Tigers to Round 3 of State Playoffs Nov. 7th

Come out and cheer  on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Pella in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.

The Tigers won Monday’s game against Oskaloosa 49-14.

Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Time 7:00 .pm.
ADM Stadium

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

ADM Tigers to Round 2 of State Playoffs Oct. 31

Come out and cheer  on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Oskaloosa in Round 2 of the State Playoffs.

The Tigers won Wednesday’s game against Fairfield 56-21.

Monday, Oct 31, 2011
Time 7:0pm
ADM Stadium

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

ADM Tigers hosts Fairfield this Weds. Oct. 26th.

Come out and cheer  on the Tigers this Wednesday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team (9-0) hosts Fairfield (5-4) in a State Playoff game.

Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011

Time 7:0pm

ADM Stadium

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

Undefeated Tigers Set Sights on Perry, Oct, 21st.

Come out and cheer the Tigers on this Friday as the undefeated 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team plays Perry in the final game of  the regular season.

Friday, Oct 21, 2011

Time 7:30pm

ADM Stadium

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

2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K a Success!

The 2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K Goes The Distance!
Adel, Iowa. October 15th, 2011.

Volunteers gathered at the Kinnick-Feller Park at 6:00 a.m. putting together the final touches for the race.

The air was crisp as Kevin of Open Road setup and calibrated the digital timer under a park light as dawn started to peak through the dense tree covering of the park.

At 6:30 “Day of” registrants were getting signed in and fitted with digital markers.

Over the next hour and a half, race participants and their families gathered in the park. Spirits were high.

At 8:00 Carly Kuhse, flawlessly sang the National Anthem.

Runners moved to the North end of the park for the “Shot Gun” start at 8:10.

The course proceeded through the Oakdale Cemetery for the first leg.

Runners then proceeded east along N9th turning south on Grove St.

They turned east at N14th proceeding pass Prairie St., and turning north onto 9thSt.

The runners then ran west on N 9th st. with a north leg around the pool crossing the Finish Line at the starting point.

The first to cross the Finish line was 19 year old Joshua Andersen of Adel with a winning time of 21:31.8.

Following closely were Bart Smith, 32, Clear Lake, time of 22:19.0, Trevor Danner, 15, Adel, time of 22:22.6, Quinn Hildman, and Wesley Yoder, 16, Redfield, time of 23:27.9,.

Finishing First in the Female Division was Maggie Nugent, 35, Adel, time of 23:51.1.

Nearly 70 runners participated in this year’s run, some in their 70’s and 80’s.

New this year to the race was the Tot Trot with races for ages 5 and under, 6-9, and 10-12.

The youth races proved to be a hit with the kids as the entire park cheered them on as they crossed the Finish lines.

Runners were treated to water, bananas, and pizza.

Wrapping up the days events was the Raffle as prizes were announced and the Place and Gender prizes were awarded.

Look for more photos to come in the following days at the John D. Gomke website

Place, Age, and Gender Results:

Overall winner with a time of 21:31.8, Joshua Andersen of Adel, age 19!

19 & under Male:

• 1st Place – Joshua Andersen, 19 , Adel, time of 21:31.8
• 2nd Place – Trevor Danner, 15, Adel, time of 22:22.6
• 3rd Place – Wesley Yoder, 16, Redfield, time of 22:22.6

20-39 Male:

• 1st Place – Bart Smith, 32, Clear Lake, time of 22:19.0
• 2nd Place – Quinn Hildman, 31, Waukee, time of 22:43.2
• 3rd Place – Jason Belgarde, 30, Adel, time of 28:27.6

40 & Over Male:

• 1st Place – Michael Fisher, 42, Adel, time of 23:31.0
• 2nd Place – Dave Danner, 48,  Adel, time of 24:00.9
• 3rd Place – Brad Mills, 52, Waukee, time of 24:39.1

20-30 Female:

• 1st Place – Maggie Nugent, 35, Adel, time of 23:51.1
• 2nd Place – Ashley Vanderheiden, 25, Urbandale, time of 27:04.2
• 3rd Place – Jeanna McBAin, 32, Urbandale, time of 27:16.0

40 & Over Female:

• 1st Place – Janean Griffith, 52, Panora, time of 24:53.3
• 2nd Place – Barb Kruger, 50, Adel,  time of 28:59.9
• 3rd Place – Anne Heselhuhn, 44, Ade, time of 29:39.9

Full race results can be found at: www.fitnesssports.com

John D. Gomke Charity
PO Box 613
De Soto, Iowa 50069
Website: johndgomkecharity.org

Adel Fire Department Accepts Awards

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The Adel Volunteer Fire Department was recognized  by Karen Smith and Van VanBuren of the Adel Township at the Adel City Council meeting October 11th..

Karen Smith thanked them on behalf of their valor and courage when they responded to a fire call on August 8th, 2010 at the Adel Golf Course. They had responded to a call at the Joseph home.

When the Adel Fire Department was searching the Joseph residence, they noticed fire shooting through the roof at the Schmitz home. Fire fighters rushed into the house and got Larry & Sandy, who were sleeping, outside to safety seconds before the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames.

The Schmitz’s were present as an award was presented to each of the four firefighters who rescued them and also to the Fire Department as a whole, for their actions on August 8th. Receiving individual plaques were, Tim Morlan, Brad Kinzie, Tim Brickman, and Jason Renner.

Tim Morland, acting Chief of the Adel Fire Department accepted the award on behalf of the fire department and said “We do what we do because we care about our community.”

The audience of 40 plus, gave the fire fighters a standing ovation.

Adel Volunteer Fire Dept.
102 S. 10th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.adelfire.com

Adel Author of “Train to Nowhere” at the Library Sept. 29th.

Courtesy of the Adel Public Library
Published: September 2011

Join local author and journalist, Colleen Bradford Krantz, Thursday, Sept. 29th at 7:00pm at the Adel Public Library.

There will be a discussion of her book:
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation.

She also wrote and co-produced the award winning Iowa Public Television’s documentary based on the book.

The Train to Nowhere is the true story of eleven illegal immigrants who who are locked in a railcar and die in their pursuit of a better life in the United States.

Adel Public Library
310 S 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3512
Website: www.adelpl.org

Kelly & Erin Sedars – Adel Family Dentistry

Adel Family Dentistry moved to Adel in 1988. It literally was moved to Adel, by Jim Frush, who had the building relocated to Greene Street. Today it is owned and operated by Kelly and Erin Sedars. We got a chance to talk with Kelly and Erin about their practice.

Adel Historical Preservation Commission – Time Capsule Ideas

The Adel Historical Preservation Commission is asking the community of Adel to suggest items to include in a time capsule.

The city is working with McClure Engineering on a time capsule to be buried in the downtown area in the upcoming weeks.

The capsule will commemorate the 100 years since the brick streets were installed.

Send your comments and suggestions to the Adel City Hall. The Historic Preservation Commission will decide on which items to include in the  capsule.

A dedication ceremony is being planned.

City of Adel
Phone: 515-993-4525
Fax: 515-993-4527
Website: www.adeliowa.org

Local Author of “Train to Nowhere” at the Library Sept. 29th.

Courtesy of the Adel Public Library
Published: September 2011

Thursday, Sept. 29th: Train to Nowhere – 7:00pm
Adel Public Library

Local author and journalist, Colleen Bradford Krantz will discuss her book Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation.

Krantz also wrote and co-produced the award winning documentary based on the book.

The Train to Nowhere is the true story of eleven illegal immigrants who died in their pursuit for better lives in the United States.

Adel Public Library
310 S 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3512
Website: www.adelpl.org

Class of 81 – Sweet Corn Festival Photos

ADM Class of 1981 held their 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug 13th.

We had a float in the parade as well as a get-together that evening. Attached is a group picture of most everyone who attended as well as one from the parade.

There were 35 class members who participated in the day’s events. Everyone enjoyed catching up with each other and reminiscing about our high school days.

The float was constructed by Steve Weigel, and those who were at the parade were, Scott Steelman (driving), Cheryl Schwartzkopf-Mikuls, Marie Eldridge-Hansen, Craig Becker, Kirk Howe, Curt Rasmussen, Bill Dawes, Steve Weigel, Jeff Beal, Jody Warford, Lynn Meggison-Hawkins, Mike Stoppel and Joe Burnham were on the back side of the tiki hut.

The reunion photo is of the following classmates, starting in the front row; Cheryl Schwartzkopf-Mikuls, Jody Warford, Jill Mowrer-Bettes, Ann Peacock-Kelly; 2nd row Scott Steelman, Gary Kern, Terry Hagen, Guy Colglazier, Angie Reynolds-McLaughlin, Sheila Benson-Seeley, Brenda Thomas-Jones, Marie Eldridge-Hansen, Bill Dawes; 3rd row Scott Hughes, Mike Stoppel, Scott West, Curt Rasmussen, Jeff Chapman, Kent McLaughlin, Nancy Davis-Kuper, Tina Wood-Allen, Lynn Meggison-Hawkins, Steve Weigel; back row Steve Chapman, Joe Burnham, Daryl Nerness, Ellen Wagoner-Roberts, Rod DeReus. Not pictured was Sue Olson-Merical, Sue Mongan-Etzen, Dennis Sandquist, Jeff Beal and Ron Stajcar. (Click on photo to view larger)

Submitted by Marie Hansen.

ADM Youth Football Organization

Phone: Jeff Harsh at 515-993-5413
Email: admyouthfootball@qmail.com
Website: http://www.admfootball.com

Nile Kinnick Museum Kickoff – Aug. 20th

A Conversation on Nile Kinnick, with Jim Zabel and Mile Chapman, hosted by Jon Miller will be an informative and entertaining evening.

Featuring three of Iowa’s most noted sports journalists, Mr. Zabel will be here via satellite hook up from Phoenix.

This event is the kick-off for the upcoming Nile Kinnick Institute & Museum Fund Raising Project.

The event is Saturday, August 20th 7:00p.m. at the ADM High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the door the evening of the event or tickets online at nilekinnickmusem.com

Nile Kinnick Event with Jim Zabel & John Miller

A Conversation on Nile Kinnik, with Jim Zabel & Jon Miller” will be an informative and entertaining evening.

Featuring two of Iowa’s most noted sports broadcasters, Mr. Zabel will be here via satellite hook up from Phoenix.

They’ll be headlining for the upcoming Nile Kinnick Institute & Museum project.

The event is Saturday, August 20th 7:00p.m. at the ADM High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased at the Nile Kinnick Institute & Museum booth during the Adel Sweet Corn Festival.

Local Adel Company Raised $2,422 for John D. Gomke Charity

Courtesy of Base®:

BASE® has been a local Adel employer for almost a decade and recently came together to support the John D. Gomke Charity.

The company currently employs 26 people and was able to raise $2,422 in roughly one week’s time to support the local charity.

The John D. Gomke Charity benefits organizations that assist in caring for and providing resources to sick infants and families who have lost infants in and around Central Iowa.

A business that is built on helping business owners across the country, BASE® offers portable benefit savings options to assist with the rising cost of healthcare with products like the BASE® HRA and BASE® 125 Cafeteria Plan.

BASE® was excited to be able to support a charity in their own community, especially a charity that has already given back to the community by using money raised to certify 80 people in CPR as well as purchase the AEDs for the Adel and DeSoto Elementary schools.

This charity has committed to the upkeep of all 3 AEDs in the schools and continues to help upgrade the community’s ability to save children’s lives, which made it pretty easy for BASE® employees to jump on board for such a great cause with many of the employees having children in the ADM school district.

BASE® is hoping to dedicate even more time to this fundraising event next year and hopes to top the $2,422 raised this year. BASE® presented Steve & Jessica Gomke, charity founders, with a check at a special dedication on July 15.

Jessica voiced her gratitude by saying, “Words cannot express how amazed we are by BASE® and the support they have shown John’s Charity! It is wonderful how much they give back to the community with their charity work. We are honored and hope to continue to grow our relationship with them for years to come”.

People interested in supporting this charity can learn more at 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