Community Calendar Events
Country Lane Lodge
Wedding & Event Venue Kendra Kasischke, Owner 29300 Prospect Circle Adel IA 50003 Phone: (515) 336-9939 Email: events@countrylanelodgeiowa.com Website: countrylanelodgeiowa.com Facebook: countrylanelodgeiowa The Lodge holds up to 400 seated guests with indoor and outdoor ceremony and entertainment options. The Lodge is … Continue reading
Iowa’s own Monuments Man – George Stout Presentation Jan. 21st
Did you know Iowa has our very own Monuments Man?
This January we have two chances to learn more about local hero George Stout.
Join us as we watch the film “Monuments Men” on the Big Screen on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 pm.
Then come to the library on Saturday, January 23rd at
Adel Informational Hotel Meeting Jan. 28th
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Raccoon Valley Bank Community House.
The purpose of the meeting will be to learn more about a prospective hotel project in Adel.
Attendees will
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2016 Class Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee announces the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees.
The 2016 inductees:
Renowned Agricultural Scientist to Visit ADM Oct. 14th
Courtesy of ADM Shcool District:
On Wednesday, October 14th, from 10:00-11:15, Dr. Bram Govaerts, a Belgian scientist and recipient of 2014 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, will be making a stop at ADM.
This visit is part of a trip to Des Moines that includes a stop at the World Food Prize.
Dr. Govaerts
Public Workshop on City’s Future Land Use Plan Sept. 24th
A public workshop on updating the City’s Future Land Use Plan will be held Thursday, September 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Adel Public Library Community Room.
Please consider attending and providing input on the Continue reading
“Tai Chi on the Courthouse Lawn” Sept. 23rd
Dallas County Public Health Nursing Services:
You are invited to practice “Tai Chi on the Courthouse Lawn”.
September 23, 2015, at 10:00 am.
Join us for an hour of low stress exercise and to raise awareness of the impacts of Falls on Iowans.
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the Continue reading
Adel Street Closures September 6th
Pedaler’s Jamboree Street Closures
The Pedaler’s Jamboree event will be coming through Adel on Sunday, September 6th.
Several streets will be closed for public safety.View the street closure Map for Sunday, September 6th.
Doug James – Coming Home to Play After 48 Years
August 8th, 2015 will be a homecoming for Doug James.
Doug is a Class of 67′ graduate who makes his living as a DJ, voice talent, actor, and musician in Chicago.
His band, Doug James and the Pocket will be playing on stage August 8th from 11 am to 2 pm after the Adel Sweet Corn Festival parade.
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Dallas County Bond Referendum August 4th
The Dallas County Supervisor’s will hold their Third County-Wide Special Election for a $16.8 million public safety building on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015.
The proposal is described as a pared-down version of the previous bond votes in 2013 and 2014.
The revised proposal focuses on a new Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Center to be Continue reading
Fuller’s BP of Adel “Official” Last Day July 18th
Courtesy of Fuller’s BP of Adel:
“After 37 years on the corner of Highways 6 and 169 in Adel, Tom and Linda Fuller announced that “Fuller’s” would closing and that they would be selling their property.
The “official” last day of Fuller’s will be Saturday, July 18th.
They may be open the following week with limited hours.
There will be an Auction July 26th. Continue reading
Fuller Station Auction July 26th
Courtesy of Daugherty Auction:
Fuller Station Auction
Sunday, July 26th, 2015 12:00 pm
718 Greene St., Adel, IA
Corner of Hwy 169 & Hwy 6
Tom and Linda Fuller have sold their convenience store and are selling all inventory, restaurant equipment & some shop equipment!
Adel Dental Group Ribbon Cutting & Open House June 19th
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Please join the Chamber in welcoming Adel Dental Group to Adel.
You are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, June 19th at 4:30 pm.
Following the ribbon cutting there will be an open house.
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Maximum Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting May 19th
Maximum Physical Therapy in Adel will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House – Tuesday, May 19th at 3:30 pm.
Please come out and help welcome them to Adel.
Maximum Physical Therapy LLC
817 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
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Terry Traveller – This Day in History March 13th, Monopoly
Terry is back with another interesting take on a Holiday. Now I’ve given up on verifying Terry’s “facts”, but I always enjoy the unique perspective. – Editor
Dear fellow traveler ~
Did you know that Monopoly – that wonderful game of slumlords and Rockefellers alike – celebrates its birthday on March 13th?
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Author Christopher Bollyn at Library Feb. 17th
“Solving 9-11” will be presented by investigative reporter Christopher Bollyn.
The presentation will be at the Adel Public Library, February 17th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Bollyn will speak a short time, answer questions and sign his books.
More details and future events are available at bollyn.com, where you can read, Chapters 15 and 16 online of his e-book, “SOLVING 9-11”.
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Author Hannah Trebec at Adel Public Library Feb. 7th
- Author Hannah Trebec
Courtesy of Adel Public Library:
The Adel Public Library wants to spread a very special story of hope this month as we welcome speaker and author Hannah Trebec.
Hannah will share the unbelievable story of her life, growing up on the East German side of the Berlin Wall.
After the wall was torn down in 1989, she took away a very hopeful story and a piece of the Berlin Wall with her as well. Hannah then Continue reading
Larry O. Lane Obituary – Service Jan. 2nd (Updated)
- Larry O. Lane – Nov. 2, 1948 – Dec. 23, 2014
Courtesy of McCalley Funeral Homes:
Retired Army Sergeant Major Larry O’Dell Lane went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2014.
His death was natural but unexpected and he will be missed by all who knew him. He was born on November 2, 1948 to Clinton O’Dell Lane and Margaret Marie Myler-Lane (both deceased).
Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Goldie Lane; his sons, Christopher O’Dell, Patrick Brian, Matthew Corey, Andrew Casey; his grandson Dylan O’Dell; and his sisters, Ann Smith, Sandra Lane, Diane Lane and Louise Lane-Haury.
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Veteran’s Day Guest Speaker Colonel. (Ret.) Ted Severn
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association:
On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Colonel (Ret.) Ted Severn will be guest speaker at a Veteran’s Day event open to the public at no charge with seating limited to 120.
The event will be held at the ADM High School, 801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S., in Adel.
It will start at 8:30 am with a flag-raising ceremony followed by Col. Severn’s presentation from Continue reading
