Holiday Giving Helps Good Samaritan Food Pantry All Year Long!
We hope this finds you well and enjoying all the blessings of this time of year.
We have been working hard this past year to serve our growing communities and ask you to please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry.
The cost of food continues to rise, and assistance from the Food Pantry is needed by our residents now more than ever.
Additionally, our community is growing and with that growth will come additional needs. In order to continue to assist as many people as possible, we need your continued and generous support. We
sincerely and gratefully appreciate your consideration and contribution.
Online: AdelFoodPantry.com/Donate
By Mail: Please note our current mailing address: P.O. Box 141, Adel, IA 50003.
We’ve been praying and actively taking steps to ensure we can continue to serve those in need in our
service area. It is our goal that everyone in our communities will be healthy and thriving. Please say a prayer for all those in need. Thank you!
Matthew 25:35:
For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty and
you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes
and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.
The Good Samaritan Food Pantry (GSFP) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization that serves the residents of the Adel DeSoto Minburn and Van Meter School Districts, and the towns of Dexter, Linden, and Redfield.
Hours:
Monday 12 pm – 2 pm
Tuesday 12 pm – 2 pm
4th Monday of the Month – 5 pm to 6 pm
Please call to schedule an appointment if you work during our open hours.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Adel
215 N. 11th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3760
Website: AdelFoodPantry.com
Facebook: GSFPAdel
Don’t throw your cartons out!
Donate your cartons (cardboard juice, half & half, egg nog, chocolate milk and similar sizes) to be used in our annual Gingerbread House program!
We are asking our community to help support our programming by donating supplies. Every contribution matters, no matter how big or small!
Make a purchase from our wish list! Or visit the library to choose something off the Giving Tree!
Hometown Holiday Celebration! Friday, Dec 6th at 1-3pm
Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Get a balloon twisted by Mrs. Claus. Visit with Santa Claus. Enjoy a cookie and a cup of hot cocoa and try your hand at holiday crafts, while supplies last.
50’s Plus Senior Group Tuesday, Dec 3rd at 10am-1pm
This all-inclusive seniors group will be meeting 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!
TAB Holiday Party Thursday, Dec 5th at 4pm
Teen Advisory Board’s Holiday Party with crafts, snacks, games, and, of course, holiday karaoke!
Tail Wagging Readers Thursday, Dec 5th at 4:30pm
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..
Yoga at the Library (Adult program)
On Wednesdays at 5:45 Ppm. Free-will donations are accepted for this program. A licensed yoga teacher leads a class to help you relax in the middle of the workweek. All skill levels are welcome. Register for Yoga.
… More December Library Events
Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512z
Website: Adel Public Library
Facebook: AdelPublicLibrary
Courtesy of Dallas County Foundation:
The Dallas County Foundation (DCF) 2025 Grant Application materials will be available on December 1, 2024.
They can be found at DallasCountyFoundation.org.
DCF will fund grant requests that impact the lives of Dallas County residents in the areas of health and human services, arts and culture, youth development, education, recreation, environment, and community betterment.
Applicants must be a 501(c) 3, 5, or 6 organization or 107(b) unit of government; or be affiliated with another organization that has one of these designations.
The grant application deadline is February 3, 2025, at 4:00 pm.
The Dallas County Foundation, an affiliate of Greater Des Moines Community Foundation was established in 2005 to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of the communities and rural areas of Dallas County, Iowa.
For more information and grant application materials, please visit DallasCountyFoundation.org..
Dallas County Foundation
P.O. Box # 46 | Adel, IA 50003
Website: DallasCountyFoundation.org
Facebook: DallasCountyFoundation
Betsy Young and her son dropped by the Adel Lions Club Wednesday evening to thank them for their donation and show them the books they bought with that donation.
“We are so incredibly honored to be able to support other families facing a cancer diagnosis with our guidebook, and we couldn’t have done it without Adel Lions Club” – Betsy Young
You can get more information about her organization Building BrAve Teams, at BuildingBraveTeams.com.
Adel Lions Club
P.O. Box 103 | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 577-5642
Email: AdellionsClub@gmail.com
Website: AdellionsClub.org
Facebook: AdelLionsClub
Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:
The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry has had strong community and area support for over 40 years.
This support is critical to helping our small non-profit organization serve the families in our region who are “food insecure.”
Your donations of staple groceries and fresh produce are vital to providing healthy and well-rounded food choices for our clients. But just as important are your regular financial contributions.
To keep our Pantry fully stocked, we buy food weekly from the Food Bank of Iowa, local and regional grocery wholesalers, and suppliers. We also have modest overhead costs for staff, rent, utilities, insurance, and transportation.
No matter what size of the financial gift you make, every dollar is essential and is used to support the Pantry’s activities, purchase food to fill in what is not donated, and help sustain the future of Good Samaritan, now in its 41st year of serving Dallas County.
Here is our current “WISH LIST” of ways you can help Good Samaritan Food Pantry continue to serve the growing number of adults and children in our area who would go to bed hungry many nights without your gifts and donations.
For additional information about one-time or capital items helpful to Good Samaritan Food Pantry’s work in our community, please contact Celia McCollum at (515) 478-3760. Donations can be sent to GSFP, P.O. Box 141, Adel, IA 50003.
Hours:
Monday 12 pm – 2 pm
Tuesday 12 pm – 2 pm
4th Monday of the Month – 5 pm to 6 pm
Please call to schedule an appointment if you work during our open hours.
Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Adel
215 N. 11th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3760
Website: AdelFoodPantry.com
Facebook: GSFPAdel
Courtesy of Adel Parks and Rec.:
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Amber O’Neil of The Art Factory to bring art camps and class series to Adel.
Art Camp & Class Series for Kids Ages 6 – 12. Hands-on Art Experiences. Games and a Treat.
All Classes are held at the Raccoon Valley Bank Community House.
Amber has been a teacher for 23 years and is excited to bring her passion for teaching, creativity, and working with kids to the Adel community.
She says “Art has always been a part of my life, and I believe in the power of creativity to help children express themselves, build confidence, and have fun. That’s why I’ve created a series of engaging, hands-on art classes where kids ages 6-12 can explore their imaginations and develop their artistic skills. Whether it’s painting, crafting, or seasonal projects, I’ve designed these camps to offer something for every young artist.”
Register now and see the class list. Classes are limited to 20 students.
Adel Parks & Recreation Dept.
301 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: Parks@Adeliowa.org
Website: www.Adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation
Courtesy of Adel Parks and Rec.:
The Adel Parks & Rec. Department will hold its Annual Snowman Contest, after the first snow.
Bundle up and head outside to build your best snowman.
Take a picture of your creation and submit it to Nick at nschenck@adeliowa.org.
All snowmen will be featured on our Facebook page.
A prize will be awarded to the most creative snow sculptor!
FEE: Free DEADLINE: March 6
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
Nicole Connick has been announced as Adel Chambers’s new Communications/Membership Engagement Coordinator.
Nicole has 3 kids, two in the ADM school district. She enjoys crafting and spending time with her family.
She is a service-driven individual who is excited to help Chamber members get the most out of their memberships.
She will contact Adel Chamber members over the next few weeks for a quick introductory meeting.
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S. | 10th Street, 2nd Floor | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5472
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: AdelPartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
Anytime Fitness Adel – Join For $1* Jan 1 – 31st.
Amenities Include:
- Personal Training
- Group Training
- Coaches provide personalized plans & guidance
- 24/7 access & support anytime, anywhere
- Tanning/Massage Bed/Red Light Therapy
- Welcoming Environment
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- Access to 5,000+ Clubs Worldwide
The first step? Schedule A Tour.
*Offer is valid at participating locations only. $1 covers enrollment only. Offer requires the purchase of a minimum 12-month membership, may require the use of the anytime fitness mobile application, and may require consent to receive marketing communications, including email and SMS text messages. See location for full details. Each Anytime Fitness location is independently owned and operated. Void where prohibited. ©2022 Anytime Fitness, LLC.
Anytime Fitness Adel
215 S 6th St., Suite A | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3333
Email: adelia@AnyTimeFitness.com
Website: www.AnyTimeFitness.com
Facebook: AnyTimeFitnessAdel
Date: Sept. 10, 2024. Adel, IA – Dallas County Health Navigation, a program of the Dallas County Health Department, has released the FY24 Annual Report outlining the program’s efforts to connect Dallas County residents with the basic resources needed to thrive in our communities.
Over the last year, Health Navigators directly served 580 Dallas County families.
The Health Navigation program was launched in 2010 to address barriers people were facing while trying to access healthcare. It has since grown to address all the social determinants of health, connecting residents with resources for over 1500 needs this last year. “We talked about social problems, health problems, and employment problems” stated a former Health Navigation client.
In FY24, Health Navigators visited with families experiencing more needs than past years and saw more difficulty connecting Dallas County residents with resources they needed. “Many of our community partners are strained by the increasing need in our county. Our navigators have done a great job helping our clients to problem solve when the resource we would normally connect them with is out of money or at capacity.” says Abigail Chihak, Community Health Administrator and manager of the Health Navigation program. Despite increasing demands, the Health Navigation program maintained a 89% resource connection success rate.
Dallas County Health Department employs three full time Health Navigators. Health Navigation visits are completed at the client’s home, or wherever they feel most comfortable, at no expense to the client. The only eligibility requirement is Dallas County residence. To connect with a navigator, call 515-993-3750 or complete our online referral form.
The Dallas County Health Department will present the findings of the FY24 Annual Report at 9:00AM during the Dallas County Community Health Coalition, Thursday September 12th located at the Dallas County Human Services Campus. All are welcome to attend.
FY24 Health Navigation Annual Report
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Dallas County Health Department serves Dallas County by protecting our community from hazards to our health, preventing illnesses and injuries, and promoting opportunities for all to be healthy and well.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Dallas sirve al Condado de Dallas protegiendo nuestra comunidad de peligros para la salud, previniendo enfermedades y lesiones y promoviendo oportunidades para que todos estén sanos y bien.
Courtesy of Dallas Couny Iowa
Dallas County Health Department
25747 N Ave. Ste C – Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3750
Website: DallasCountyiowa.gov
Adel Rotary is pleased to support the Eagle Scout Project of Luke Yanacheak, which will refurbish the welcome signs at the entrances of Adel and update the logos of community organizations.
Luke is seen with President Amanda Schwantes at the check presentation.
Thanks to Luke for his efforts!
Adel Rotary is the charter organization for the Troop, providing leadership and helping to fund Eagle Scout projects and others.
Adel Rotary Club
Adel, Iowa 50003
Facebook: AdelRotary
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club 08/05/2024
As most of you already know, Doc’s Hunt Club lost its lodge due to a fire in February.
While this was an unexpected and challenging event, we are committed to ensuring your hunting trip remains fantastic and memorable.
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Wildwood Lodge in Clive, Iowa, to provide accommodations for our valued customers.
Doc’s has worked with Wildwood in the past to accommodate our out-of-town hunters, and they never disappoint.
Wildwood Lodge
- Dog Friendly: Dogs can stay in any room!
- Close to the Hunt Club: Wildwood Lodge is only 10 minutes from Doc’s!
- Food and Entertainment: There are approximately 40 bars and restaurants within a one-mile radius of the Wildwood Lodge!
- Friendly Staff: The staff at Wildwood Lodge truly cares about your stay and will ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Learn more and take a virtual tour here.
We understand the importance of having a reliable and comfortable place to stay during your bird hunting vacation, and we are confident that Wildwood Lodge will exceed your expectations.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to Doc’s Hunt Club and ensuring you have an exceptional hunting experience.
Your Adventure Starts Here!
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
Learn More
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
Adel Flowers and Gifts is very excited to be moving forward to our new location downtown.
Starting May 29th we will be located in our store at 801 Main Street. I hope to see many friends stop in to say hello.
We will have a ribbon cutting May 17.
Hours: M – TH 9 – 5, Fri 9 -6 Sat 10 – 2
We may be adding more hours of service but want to get a feel for the need.
-Marie
Adel Flowers & Gifts
611 Nile Kinnick Dr S. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4884
Email: AdelFlowers@gmail.com
Website: AdelFlowers.com
Facebook: AdelFlowersAndGifts
Adel Parks & Rec:
The Adel Archery Range is Now Open to the public.
Volunteer David McAdon has been working hard getting the Adel Parks & Rec Archery Range ready to Open for the season.
He has been busy straightening the fence. Painting the picnic table and repairing the stands for the new targets.
Last season, our targets were destroyed by those using broadheads that are meant for hunting. Practice heads are the only heads allowed to be used at the archery range.
Please see the pictures for acceptable practice heads.
Youth and adult annual permits for the Archery Range as well as daily permits can be purchased at adel.activityreg.com
The Adel Archery Range is located at 1505 Old Portland Road (east of Fullers Petroleum)
Archery is a healthy activity that promotes balance, mental focus, and building upper body strength. The social interactions are important, too; it’s a fun sport that can be recreational or competitive.
Adel Parks & Rec.
301 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: nschenck@adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation
Adel, IA – April 2024 – April 19th marks 25 years in business for BASE®, a company that strives to provide the best service when it comes to employee benefit plan administration.
BASE® opened for business in 1999, in Urbandale, and in 2001, moved to Adel, and have been there ever since.
Partnering with professionals in varying industries, from accounting professionals to insurance agents, to help save business owners thousands of dollars in health care savings each year and comply with ever changing employee benefit rules and regulations.
BASE® has grown from a small company with only one benefit product to now having a portfolio of products to meet benefit and compliance needs of employers across the United States, assisting business owners of varying sizes in dealing with the rising cost of health care, while also providing compliance services.
Company President, Adam Harrington remarked: “I have personally witnessed the growth this company has experienced and am proud of the milestone we have achieved through the hard work and dedication of our staff and partners. After 25 years, we are still committed to our founding principle of providing the best customer experience through our sales, onboarding, and service processes. The compassion our staff has towards the overall experience is what drives our business.”
The service provided by BASE® encompasses the values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation, performance, and quality, while revolving around commitment. That commitment is as strong today as the day the doors opened for business.
Harrington noted, “BASE® will continue to remain adaptable in an industry that is everchanging and will be purposeful and deliberate as we stick to our values and remain committed to all those we work with well beyond this 25thmilestone.”
BASE® promises to continue to provide excellent sales and service staff to assist our clients and partners, continue to innovate products and services, and most importantly, continue to listen in an unwavering commitment to provide the best benefit programs the industry has to offer for more years to come.
Media Contact: Maggie Scherer, (888) 227-3105, E-mail: mscherer@baseonline.com.
Base®
601 Visions Pkwy | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: BaseOnline.com
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
Courtesy of the City of Adel
The City of Adel was recently honored with the 2023 Tree City USA Award at the 33rd Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny.
The Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources presented the award on April 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.
“The Tree City USA award is a symbol for communities who have made a commitment to the management of public trees,” says state forester Jeff Goerndt.
“The City of Adel has provided an outstanding example for other Iowa communities by enhancing our forest resources and demonstrating the great value of trees in providing multiple benefits for future generations.”
Adel was one of 74 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA status. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, have a city forester or an active city tree board; have a tree ordinance; spend at least $2 per capita annually for its community forestry program; and have a tree planting and maintenance plan.
This is the 30th consecutive year the City of Adel has been a Tree City USA Recipient.
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit environmental and educational organization of nearly one million members with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
More information on the Arbor Day Foundation and its programs can be found at www.arborday.org. If you have additional questions, you may contact the City Hall Parks and Recreation Department at (515) 993-4525.
Adel, IA – April 2024 – BASE® has designated April 11th as an annual Day of Service.
The business has been in the Adel community for over twenty years and continually supports local organizations to get food and other necessities to those in need.
On April 11, BASE® made Motivation Cards to support the Food Bank of Iowa BackPack Sack program.
The team at BASE® also participated in a food drive and delivered food and monetary donations to the Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry BackPack Sacks and Kids Summer Food Bags programs available to support youth in and around the community.
“BASE® is no stranger to supporting the Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry over the years. Today our team came together along with other area team members to support a great cause and combat hunger in the community we work and many of us live. It’s a tremendous feeling knowing the impact we are making to those in need,” said BASE® President, Adam Harrington.
BackPack Sacks provide meals to students in grades K-12 that are food insecure on the weekends throughout the school year, while the Kids Summer Food Bags are available to kids weekly throughout the summer months and include seven breakfast food items, seven lunch, and seven snacks.
Holly Ambrose, a BASE® employee said, “It was awesome to see the entire team come together with donations and creative inspirational cards. We collected a ton of stuff that should make huge impact on the kids right here in our community which is amazing to be a part of.”
Proper childhood nutrition helps kids succeed in school and contribute more later in life, and BASE® is proud to be able to support these initiatives to combat hunger.
Base®
601 Visions Pkwy | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: BaseOnline.com
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
