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 data.
New supervisor district maps are now in effect for the November 2026 election.
The newly elected officials will officially assume their roles and begin their terms in January of 2027.
Residents are encouraged to review the New District Map on the Dallas County website before the November election cycle or contact the Auditor’s Office for more information.
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, and history enthusiasts alike.
But Adel’s history isn’t just online — it’s right here in town. Many of the stories featured on the website can be experienced in person at Adel’s Historical Museum, a “hidden gem” located at 1129 Main Street. The site also offers practical information on visiting the museum, highlights of recent improvements, and updates on events.
“We’re thrilled to offer both a vibrant online resource and an inviting physical space where people can connect with Adel’s past,” says Anna Phelps from the AHPC.
Explore the new www.adelhistory.org today — and plan your visit to the museum to step back in time and celebrate the history that makes Adel unique.
Stay tuned throughout 2026 as we continue expanding the website with new content, including profiles of historical leaders, notable local businesses, and historic residences.
Adel Historical Preservation Commission and Adel Historical Museum
Phone: (515) 314-2930
Email: annakincaidphelps@gmail.com
Website: Adelhistory.org
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 & participates in easy exercise videos in the community room.
Yoga
Every Wednesday at 6 pm
Free-will donations are accepted for this program. A licensed yoga teacher leads a class to help you relax in the middle of the work week. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required.
Weekly Storytimes
Tue 9:30 – Move and Groove
Join us in the storytime room for a morning of music, movement, rhythm, instruments, and fun! This program is designed for children 0 – 5 years of ago.
Wed 9:30 – My First Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymos, bouncos, and a story. This program is for children ages. 0-36 months and their caregiver.
Thur 9:30 – Preschool Storytime A topical themed story time consisting of books, music, movement, & crafts. This program is designed for ages 3 – 6 years old.
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512z
Website: Adel Public Library
Facebook: AdelPublicLibrary
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 Tartar Sauce.
Assorted Desserts will also be available.
Mar 6 & 20: Children 5 & Under Eat Free, Children 6-12 Are $7
Mar 13 & 27: Children Under 12 Eat Free
All Days: $15 for Adults, Family Maximum of $50
Knights of Columbus Council
9574 St. John’s Adel
Adel IA 50003
Facebook: KofC9574
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!
We are currently hiring for:
- Park Maintenance Seasonal Laborer
- Recreation Site Supervisor
- Ball Field Concessions Staff
- Youth League Umpires
- Lifeguards
- Hospitality Staff at the Aquatic Center
Whether you enjoy working outdoors, supporting youth programs, being part of game day excitement, or creating a welcoming environment at our Aquatic Center — we have a spot for you!
- Great seasonal opportunities
- Fun team environment
- Make a positive impact in Adel
Apply today and help us make this season one to remember!
Apply online at https://www.adeliowa.gov/…/parks_recreation/employment.php
#AdelParksAndRec #NowHiring #SeasonalJobs #AdelIA #JoinOurTeam
Adel Parks & Recreation Dept.
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
301 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: Parks@Adeliowa.org
Website: www.Adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation
Facebook: Adel-Family-Aquatic-Center
2026 Daylight Savings Starts March 8
Sunday, March 8th is the Official Start of Daylight Savings Time.
Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead 1 hour as we “Spring Forward”.
Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November, with all-time changes taking place at 2:00 a.m. local time.
It’s also a good time to replace the batteries in the smoke alarms, carbon dioxide testers, and flashlights.
Doc’s Hunt Club 2026 Little Bird Challenge March 6-8
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt ClubDue to popular demand Doc’s Hunt Club is bringing back our “Little Bird Challenge”!
The LBC will be held on March 6th, 7th, 8th in the East field.
Each team will be hunting 5 chukar and 6 quail with 20 shells.
To sign up just call Doc’s at 515-993-3711 between now and Thursday, March 5th.
The cost is $150 per team.
Don’t forget to book your ultimate hunting adventure at Doc’s.
- Five professionally maintained hunting fields
- Lively quail, chukar, and pheasants
- No bag limit
- An extended hunting season
- Sporting Clay’s to sharpen your skills
- A great place to entertain your corporate clients
- Space for Management Gatherings and Meetings
- Family Hunts
- Retreats
- Club House
- Full-Service Lodge Updated 2017
- Catered meals
Book Your Hunt Today!
Stay updated on all Doc’s news, follow us at www.facebook.com/docshuntclub.
Doc’s Hunt Club
29475 Prospect Circle | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 1-800-993-3711
E-Mail: docshuntclub@aol.com
Website: www.docshuntclub.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/docshuntclub
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 assist you.
The schedule is as follows, Classes at 9 am:
3/4/26 9 am Ornamental & Turf Pest Control Categories: 3O 3T 3OT Cost $45
3/11/26 9 am Certified Handlers Category: H Cost $45
In case of inclement weather, if ADM Schools are closed or delayed, our classes will also be canceled or postponed.
We will do our best to notify you as soon as we learn of any closings, but please also monitor school closing announcements.
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28061 Fairground Rd. | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: Extension.Iastate.edu/Dallas
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 technical assistance.
Join them for the Spring Webinar Series – four curated sessions offering timely insights, best practices, and collaborative discussions.
Upcoming Webinars
- Business and Finance – March 17 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Procurement and Logistics – April 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
- Design, Marketing, and Store Layout – May 10 | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Registration is available at no cost.
Register and learn more about the networ and webinars by visiting go.iastate.edu/WJT13A
Questions? Contact Megan Kemp at mkemp@iastate.edu ph. 515-294-0648
Dallas County Extension and Outreach
1122 Willis Ave | Perry IA 5022
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: Extension.IaState.edu/Dallas/Events
2026 February Events at the Adel Library
Senior Group
Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 10am
This all-inclusive senior’s group meets in the Adel Public Library Community Room for cards, coffee, and connection.
Meet new people or spend time with old friends, the goal is to enjoy some social time!
Tail Wagging Readers
Thursday, January 8th at 4:30 pm.
Visit and read to a furry friend from the A.R.L. Therapets program! Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Exercise Group
Mon & Thur at 9 am
A small group watches and participates in easy exercise videos in the community room.
Yoga
Every Wednesday at 6 pm
Free-will donations are accepted for this program. A licensed yoga teacher leads a class to help you relax in the middle of the work week. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required.
Weekly Storytimes
Tue 9:30 – Move and Groove
Join us in the storytime room for a morning of music, movement, rhythm, instruments, and fun! This program is designed for children 0 – 5 years of ago.
Wed 9:30 – My First Storytime
Join us for songs, rhymos, bouncos, and a story. This program is for children ages. 0-36 months and their caregiver.
Thur 9:30 – Preschool Storytime A topical themed story time consisting of books, music, movement, & crafts. This program is designed for ages 3 – 6 years old.
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512z
Website: Adel Public Library
Facebook: AdelPublicLibrary
Raccoon River Preschool Trivia Night March 7
Trivia Night Saturday, March 7th, at Country Lane Lodge.
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner, Cash bar, Game night and Trivia, and Live Auction.
Starts at 6 p.m.
Registration $30 per person or a table for up to eight people.
Raccoon River Preschool
28059 Fairground Road | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 444-3492
Website: RaccoonRiverpPreschool.com
Facebook: RaccoonRiverPreschool
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, 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!
The Famed DM Bacon Company will cater dinner!
There will be a silent auction with many great items to bid on for everyone.
Please come out for a great night of food, drinks, dancing, and to help support your local Adel Fire & Rescue!
For tickets, please reach out to any of the volunteer members of the fire department or reach out to us on our Facebook page.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the event!
Where: Country Lane Lodge, 29300 Prospect Cir, Adel, IA 50003
Tickets $25
Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Dinner Served at 6:00 pm
DJ will entertain from 7:30 to 11:00
Adel Volunteer Fire & Rescue
102 S. 10th St | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-6723
Facebook: AFD25
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, IA | Live Music |175+ Vendors | Indoor/Outdoor Market | Food + Beverage Trucks
Vintage & Made Fair
Website: VintageAndMadeFair.com
Facebook: VintageAndMadeFair
Dallas County Fairgrounds
28057 Fairgrounds Rd | Adel, IA 50003
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
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Dallas County Extension Office
28061 Fairground Road Adel, IA
Call, Click or EMail to Register: (515) 993-4281 | www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/events | XDallas@iastate.edu
Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
M-TH 8:00 – 5:00 PM
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: Extension.IaState.Edu/Dallas
Facebook: ISUExtDallasCo
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 be inducted into the ADM Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame in August at the ADM High School Auditorium.
The purposes of the ADM Athletic Hall of Fame are to
- Select, promote, and honor former ADM athletes
- Advance the interests and standards of athletics at ADM
- Promote a mutually beneficial relationship between ADM schools, its alumni, and the community
The task of selecting Hall of Fame inductees is difficult, given the large number of talented athletes and coaches who are nominated each year.
The selection committee comprises alumni, former school officials, former hall of fame members, current male and female students, and community members.
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame started in 2003, was based on an original idea first presented in 1986. It was supported by the ADM school board and the Bart Steele Foundation and then brought under the wing of the ADM Alumni Association. The first class was inducted on November 1st, 2003.
Please join us in congratulating these honorees.
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122 | Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
Facebook: ADMAlumniAssociation
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.
Mark your calendar now—we can’t wait to see you on April 11 in Adel!
Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
14581 K Avenue | Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone: 515-465-3577
Website: www.raccoonrivervalleytrail.org
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: Adel Public Library
Facebook: AdelPublicLibrary
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!
Additionally, ADM is one of only two districts in Iowa serving more than 2,000 students where all school buildings earned “High Performing” or higher.
The Iowa School Performance Profiles score districts and schools based on student academic growth and achievement, graduation rates, attendance, postsecondary readiness, and work-based learning opportunities.
Congratulations to our outstanding ADM students, staff, and supportive communities!
ADM High School
801 Nile Kinnick Dr. So.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4584
Website: www.admschools.org
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
