2026 Vintage & Made Fair October 10th

Look what’s coming up soon!

2026 Vintage & Made Fair. October 10th, 9 am – 3 pm. Dallas County Fairgrounds Adel Iowa.

Live Music |150 Vendors | Handmade |  Vintage | Food Trucks

Admission $10. Kids 12 & Under Free

Tag your besties, mark your calendar, and get ready for the best shopping day of the year!

Vintage & Made Fair
Website: VintageAndMadeFair.com
Facebook: VintageAndMadeFair

The Bridge is Back Community Bike Ride Aug 21

Join the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association (RRVTA), Adel Partners, and Dallas County Conservation as we celebrate the reopening of Adel’s iconic lighted bridge with a community bike ride and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Community Bike Ride: Friday, August 21st 5:00 pm – Depart from the Waukee Trailhead. Ride with cyclists from Waukee to Adel as we celebrate the return of this important trail connection.

 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 6:00 pm – Adel Lighted Bridge.

Last year’s “Bridge Us Back” fundraising ride brought the community together to help restore this treasured landmark. Thanks to the incredible support of trail users, donors, volunteers, community leaders, and project partners, the bridge is back!

This celebration marks the reopening of one of the Raccoon River Valley Trail’s most recognizable destinations and the restoration of a key connection for trail users traveling throughout the region.

Additional details—including ride logistics, parking information, and any post-ride activities—will be announced soon.

Save the date, invite your friends, and plan to join us for this exciting celebration on Friday, August 21st!

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

Adel American Legion Post 464 Collecting Items for Veterans – July 2026 Update

The DM VA Hospital has issued its July Needs List for Veterans for items that can’t be purchased with federal funds. 

The Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 is one of its contributors that collects donations from our community and expends funds from Poppy distributions in response. 

Items may be dropped off at 1305 S. 15th Street, Adel, or call Shirley McAdon at (515) 993-4862 for pick up.

If you wish to make a monetary donation, you may make a directed contribution to one of the VA Hospital funds as listed in the flyer or, locally, to the Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 at the address above.

Thanks to all for your support of veterans. 

View July List of Needs

American Legion | Post 464 
119 N. 9th. Street | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4080
Facebook: Americanlegionpost464

Oasis Feed

23406 270th St.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 974-7311
Email: OasisFeedAdel@gmail.com
Web: OasisFeedAdel.com
Facebook: OasisFeed

Oasis Feed is a locally owned livestock feed business in Adel specializing in trusted, high-quality Big Gain feed.

We’re committed to offering dependable nutrition at a fair price, backed by flexible pickup options and a simple, customer-focused buying experience.

Whether you’re feeding a small hobby farm or a growing herd, we’re here to make the process easy and reliable.

Doc’s Hunt Club Memberships Available!

The 2026-2027 Season at Doc’s Hunt Club is approaching fast. We open September 1st!

Doc’s has individual and corporate memberships available to save you $$$ on your hunts.

Just call Aaron at 515-993-3711 or email to get set up for a fantastic season out here.

Be sure to check out our website: DocsHuntClub.com.

Stay updated on all Doc’s news, follow us at 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

4RKids Preschool Scholarship Opportunities

4RKids Preschool Scholarship Opportunities

4RKids Early Childhood Iowa is currently accepting preschool scholarship applications for enrollment in qualified preschools for the 2026-2027 school year.

The scholarships are available to families in Adair, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties. Families must provide income verification and meet income eligibility requirements.

The applications are available at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office in these counties and on the https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas/ It is available in English and Spanish.

For more information, contact Val Cameron, Early Childhood Iowa Preschool Coordinator, at (515) 735-5720 or valc@iastate.edu

Dallas County Extension Office
28061 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Website: Extension.IaState.Edu/Dallas
Facebook: ISUExtDallasCo

4RKids Early Childhood Preschool Scholarship Opportunity

4RKids Early Childhood Iowa Preschool  Scholarship  Opportunity

Do you reside in Adair, Dallas, Madison, or Warren County?

Do you have a preschool age child?

Do you struggle to pay for preschool?

4RKids Early Childhood Iowa is currently accepting preschool scholarship applications for enrollment in qualified preschools for the 2026-2027 school year.

The scholarships are available to families in Adair, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties. Families must provide income verification and meet income eligibility requirements.

The applications are available at the Iowa StateUniversity Extension and Outreach office in these counties and on https://go.iastate.edu/QRMPSC

English and Spanish. More Information 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal

Dallas County Extension Office
28061 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Website: Extension.IaState.Edu/Dallas
Facebook: ISUExtDallasCo

Adel Municipal Landfill and Recycling Center

Courtesy of City of Adel:

As the last remaining member of the South Dallas County Landfill Commission, the City of Adel has decided to dissolve the 28E organizational structure and fold the landfill into the City as a department, effective July 1, 2026.

There will be no operational changes or personnel changes, just a name change to the Adel Municipal Landfill and Recycling Center.

The change will be seamless for customers as you see the new name on signage and invoices and tickets.

Adel City Hall
301 S. 10th Street| Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: AdelIowa.org
Facebook: CityofAdelIowa

U.S. 169 Road Closure July Thru August

Highway 169 will be closed for approximately 45 days beginning in July.

A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of U.S. 169 and Common Place.

The project is scheduled to be completed towards the end of August.

Project Overview

The roundabout is to be constructed at the intersection of U.S. 169 and Common Place, just south of the Adel city limits in Dallas County, Iowa, will improve safety and mobility for drivers and pedestrians.

Key features include:

• Crosswalks with flashing beacons to assist pedestrians in crossing the roadway
• Transition guidance from the rural surroundings south of Adel to the growing urban area, supporting future development and roadway improvements.

With this roundabout construction, the Iowa DOT will streamline traffic flow, minimize safety risks for both drivers and pedestrians, and lay the groundwork for long-term transportation growth in the region.

For more information regarding the roundabout construction, please visit the Iowa DOT’s website.

Secretary Naig Expands Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to Include Greater Des Moines Watershed

Farmers in Dubuque County as well as Middle Cedar and Turkey River watersheds are also eligible

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 30, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced the expansion of the Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to include farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed.

The expansion is part of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of conservation practices in counties upstream from the Des Moines metro to improve water quality.

Funding for the project expansion is provided by the Farm to Faucet water quality package signed into law on June 1.

The Streamside Buffer Pilot Project was launched in August 2025 to help farmers and landowners establish perennial buffers along streams, rivers, creeks, and drainage ditches to reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion and improve water quality. The pilot initially focused on the North Raccoon, Boone, Middle Cedar and Turkey River watersheds and all of Dubuque County. Through this expansion, farmers and landowners living within the Greater Des Moines watershed are invited to enroll. Those 22 counties include Audubon, Boone, Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Clay, Dallas, Dickinson, Emmet, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Polk, Sac, Webster, Winnebago, and Wright. Farmers and landowners in the Middle Cedar and Turkey River watersheds and Dubuque County are still eligible to participate.

Streamside buffers help filter nutrients from runoff before they enter streams and rivers, reduce soil erosion, improve wildlife habitat, and support broader water quality goals. They also complement other conservation practices, including bioreactors and saturated buffers, helping farmers and landowners maximize water quality benefits across the landscape. In many cases, qualifying buffers can also be harvested for forage, creating an additional benefit for livestock producers while helping reduce nutrient losses and improve water quality.

“Clean water is non-negotiable, and improving water quality requires action both upstream and downstream,” said Secretary Naig. “Farmers continue to step up by implementing proven conservation practices on their farms, and streamside buffers are another way to keep soil and nutrients on the land and out of our waterways. Layering vegetative streamside buffers with practices like bioreactors and saturated buffers can significantly reduce nitrates in runoff before it reaches the stream, improving water quality while also creating forage opportunities for livestock producers and habitat for wildlife. That’s the kind of working lands conservation approach that benefits both agriculture and water quality, and one that we will continue to build on as we scale up conservation efforts across Iowa.”

About the Streamside Buffer Pilot

This state-funded cost-share initiative is intended to be more flexible than existing federal cost-share programs to encourage more farmers and landowners to participate.

• Farmers or landowners in the Greater Des Moines Watershed, as well as the Middle Cedar and Turkey watersheds and all of Dubuque County are eligible.
• Enrolled buffers must be between 30 to 100 feet wide (on average) on at least one side of the stream.
• Payments will only be made on new buffers established on land that is currently in row crop production.
• Streamside buffers must be maintained for at least 10 years.
• Harvested buffers will receive a one-time payment of $250 per acre for establishment costs and $1,500 per acre for foregone income (total $1,750 per acre). Non-harvested buffers will receive a one-time payment of $500 per acre for establishment costs and $3,000 per acre for foregone income (total $3,500 per acre).
• Farmers and landowners are encouraged to incorporate complementary conservation practices, like saturated buffers and bioreactors, on streamside buffers, if feasible, for additional water quality benefits.

The Greater Des Moines Watershed Program reflects Iowa’s continued commitment to a system-wide approach to improving water quality. While farmers are implementing conservation practices upstream to reduce nutrient losses and improve water quality, the Farm to Faucet legislation also invests in water treatment and wastewater infrastructure downstream. Together, these efforts help address water quality challenges from field to faucet.

Farmers and landowners interested in learning more about the Streamside Buffer Pilot or other conservation opportunities available should visit CleanWaterIowa.org or contact their local USDA Service Center.

About the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship advocates for Iowa’s farmers and protects consumers, animals, our food supply and our shared soil and water resources. Our programs strengthen rural communities, support a thriving agriculture economy, and build a stronger future for all Iowans. 

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Hoover State Office Building
1305 E. Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-5321
Fax: (515) 281-4282

Hittin’ The Bricks Thursdays June 4 – August 27

Join Adel’s Summer Walking Group presented by the Adel Chamber and Dallas County Health Department!

This group will meet every Thursday from June 4-August 27 from 7:30-8:15am.

We will always start at Adel City Hall. Walking routes will vary. Dogs are welcome if they are on a leash!

Participants will be entered into a raffle for prizes including a $100 Visa gift card, vouchers to local businesses, and more! Each session attended = 1 raffle entry. View Flyer

Join GroupMe to receive notifications:
https://groupme.com/join_group/114216491/qIaVQEq9

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

2026 Adel Farmers Market New Location June 2

The Adel Farmer’s Market is moving!

Opening Day is June 2! Tues 4-7 pm.

Head down to the Adel Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays this June-September, now located at the Raccoon Valley Bank Stage & Pavilion!

Shop a wonderful selection of fresh produce, baked goods, homemade ice cream, handmade items, and beautiful plants and flowers.

Be sure to check out the Kids’ Corner, featuring a variety of creations made by local kids!

Join the Facebook Group to stay up to date on all things Adel Farmer’s Market!

Vendors! There is still time to Sign Up.

2026 Lions Flag Service – Starts Memorial Day Weekend!

The Adel Lions Club partners with the local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts to place a flag on your property for five holidays:

Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, & Veteran’s Day. $25.00

Payment methods are PayPal, credit card, or you can fill out a form and mail in a check. Annual Auto-renewal is available through PayPal.

Please pass along this flag information to your friends and neighbors!

If you are interested in getting involved in the Adel Lions (men or women) or have questions on holiday flags, please contact adellionsclub@gmail.com or contact (515)-694-4329.

Adel Lions Club
P.O. Box 103 | Adel IA 50003
Email: adellionsclub@gmail.com
Website: www.adellionsclub.org
Facebook: AdelLionsClub

Adel Family Fun Center Trivia Night

Join us for Free to play Trivia with awesome prizes and great food and drink specials!

Held the 3rd Monday of every month.

Grab your team (up to 6) and enjoy raising money for the BVL, Adel Food Pantry and more!

Doors open at 5:30 pm and Trivia kicks off at 7 pm!

Adel Family Fun Center
1526 Greene St. | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-3350
Website: AFFCBowl.com
Facebook: AFFCBowl

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 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

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

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