5th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo May 4

Adel Rotary and Adel Police Department are teaming up to host the 5th Annual Safety Bike Rodeo.

Saturday, May 4, 9 am-11 am

Adel City Hall Parking Lot, 301 S. 10th St.

The Free event is for ages 5-12.

Free Icees, Bottle Water, & DARE Giveaways. Free Bike and Helmet Inspections by Bike World.

Prize Drawings:

• Gift Cards for Bikes & Helmets – Adel Rotary Club
• Gift Cards for Adel Family Fun Center
• Coupons for Billy’s Ice Cream Cones, Casey’s Pizza, Subway Subs

Come and go. Need not be present to win!

Adel Rotary Club
Adel, Iowa 50003
Facebook: www.facebook.com/adelrotary

Adel City Hall
301 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: www.adeliowa.org
Facebook: CityofAdelIow

Local Adel Company Celebrating 25 Years

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

BASE® 2024 Annual Day of Service to Combat Hunger

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

RRVTA 3th Anniversaryike Ride April 27

Join us for the 35th Anniversary Bike Ride on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) on April 27th!

This event coincides with National Celebrate Trails Day, making it the perfect opportunity to pedal through the serene natural beauty of the RRVT’s paved trail.

Dr. Richard Deming, the medical director of MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center in Des Moines and founder of Above + Beyond Cancer, will lead the 35-mile round trip ride from Dallas Center to Perry. His passion for cycling and dedication to uplifting cancer survivors aligns perfectly with the spirit of this event.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Time: The ride starts at 12 noon. Gather by 11:45 AM at the trailhead in Dallas Center, located in Heritage Park at 14th St. and Walnut St. next to the downtown business district.

Route: It’s a round trip ride starting in Dallas Center and heading to Perry. Upon reaching Perry, we’ll connect to the High Trestle Trail. While the High Trestle connection is still in progress, riders are welcome to enjoy the completed sections.

Cost: Participation is free, and no registration is required. All riders will receive a complimentary RRVT koozie.

Other Information: This is not a race; riders can go at their own pace and choose their preferred distance. Food and drinks are available at businesses along the trail in Dallas Center, Minburn, and Perry. Helmets are strongly encouraged for everyone’s safety.

Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or just looking for a scenic outdoor adventure, this ride is suitable for riders of all levels. Bring along your bike, gather your friends and family, and join us for a day of cycling on the RRVT to celebrate National Trails Day.

Register for the 35th Anniversary Bike Ride!

Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
14581 K Avenue | Perry, Iowa 50220
Phone: 515-465-3577
Website: www.raccoonrivervalleytrail.org

ADM After Prom Fundraiser – Grand March May 4

Courtesy of ADM After Prom:

Presenting the ADM Grand March.

Saturday, May 4th at 4:30 pm. at the ADM High School North Gym.

Student check-in for line-up 4:00 pm

D0ors Open at 4:15 pm for Public.

Sponsored by the Class of 2026 After Prom Committee.

Entrance Fee For Public:

$5 for an individual
$10 for a Family
Cash, Venmo, PayPal at door.

Thank you for your support of our ADM students and of the ADM After Prom!

ADM After Prom
PO Box 171 | Adel Iowa 50003
Facebook: ADMAfterPromFundraising

Adel Family Fun Center Double 9-Pin League May 16

Join the Adel Family Fun Center for Thursday Doubles 9 Pin League.

May 16th, starting at 7 pm, 10 weeks.
$15 per bowler per week
Handicap = 80% of 220
www.affcbowl.com/leagues

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

Join 4-H

Embark on an exhilarating journey with 4-H, a global program captivating the hearts of nearly 6 million young people! Youth can experience 4-H through school and community clubs, in-school and after-school programs, and 4-H camps.

4-H programming focuses on the following program project areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication and the Arts, Healthy Living, Leadership and Civic Engagement, and STEM. 4-H welcomes youth from various backgrounds and passions in grades K-12 – Clover Kids (grades K-3) and 4-H Clubs (grades 4-12).

Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade. 

The overall purpose of the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of kindergarten through third graders by providing a unique, age-appropriate educational opportunity.

4-H is a program designed for youth in fourth through twelfth grade.

4-H youth programs provide opportunities for youth to develop skills they can use throughout their life. Iowa 4-H builds upon a century of experience as it fosters positive youth development that is based on the needs and strengths of youth, their families, and communities.

Learn more about 4-H

County Youth Coordinator (4-H) Anne Schlieman, annek@iastate.edu

April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month – Building A Hopeful Future, Together

Dallas County Coalitions (Children’s Advocacy Council, Community Partnerships for Protecting Children and 4Rkids Early Childhood Iowa recognizes the importance of community-based support for all children and families during National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month in April.

The theme of this year’s awareness and impact campaign is “Building A Hopeful Future, Together.”

Children who live in families with access to economic and concrete support are less likely to experience abuse and neglect. And yet, too often our society thinks of raising healthy children as a parent or caregiver’s responsibility alone. This simply isn’t true. Community support and partnerships can help lighten the burden on families and strengthen communities from the ground up.

This month, and all year long, you can help Prevent Child Abuse America advance family-centered prevention programs and policies by taking action in the following ways:

• Wear blue on April 5th, Wear Blue Day, to show support for children and families. Post a photo or video on social media and include the #WearBlueDay2024
• Follow Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council on social media and share posts throughout April. Encourage friends and family to do the same. Use the hashtags #GrowingBetterTogether and #CAPMonth to signify yourcommitment to helping children, families, and entire communities to thrive.
• April 12 : Fritter Friday 8-10 – Every fritter you purchase benefits Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council! Waukee Hy-Vee, 1005 E Hickman, Waukee

Respectfully,
Dallas County Coalitions

Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council | Contact: Val Cameron – valc@iastate.edu
Community Partnership for Protecting Children (CPPC) |Contact: Jenny Felt – jfelt@dhs.state.ia.us
4RKids (Early Childhood Iowa) | Contact: Deb Schrader – 4rkidseci@gmail.com
Prevent Child Abuse Iowa | Website – https://www.pcaiowa.org/

New Hope Day Camp Registration is OPEN! July 22-26

Day Camp is scheduled for July 22-26th at New Hope.

Come for an outstanding week of activities, scripture teaching, and worship.

Day Camp is open to kids entering 1st-6th in the fall of 2024 (next year).
You can learn more and register at Newhopeadel.org/daycamp

Day Camp is a next level experience. Your kids will have the opportunity to learn about the love of God, & experience a faith based community filled with games, crafts, worship, and so much more!

If you are 7th -12th Grade we have an opportunity for you called Joshua Team – more info: Newhopeadel.churchcenter.com/pages/announcements

New Hope Church
25712 Hwy 6 | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5325
Email: office@NewHopeAdel.org
Website: www.NewHopeAdel.org
Facebook: NewHopeChurchAdel

Doc’s Hunt Club All Bird Challenge – 2024 Champs

Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club

𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠:
1st Place: 73/94 David Murray and Bryce Murray
2nd Place: 72/94 Jeff Shannon and John Shannon
3rd Place: 65/94 Alex Wick and Joe Comes

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 

Dallas County Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms

Now Accepting Absentee Ballot Request Forms

For the Upcoming 2024 Primary Election
Post Date: 03/26/2024 8:30 am

Dallas County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Julia Helm, would like to announce that her office is now accepting absentee ballot request forms for the 2024 Primary Election to be held on June 4, 2024.

Absentee request forms can be obtained in the following ways:

• https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov
• Dallas County Election Office
  210 N 10th St.
  Adel, IA 50003
• (515)993-6914

More information

Courtesy of Dallas Couny Iowa

Dallas County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale May 4

Dallas County Master Gardener’s Plant Sale

Saturday, May 4 2023 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Event Type: Plant Sale

The Dallas County Master Gardeners invite you to their annual plant sale.

You will find houseplants, vegetables, herbs, perennials, annuals, and much more.

Location: Dallas County Extension Office, 28061 Fairground Rd. Adel, IA 50003

For more details, contact Megan Will at 515-993-4281 or mwill@iastate.edu.

Dallas County ISU Extension Office
28059 Fairground Road | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Website: www.Extension.IaState.edu/dallas

Passport Services Now at Dallas County Recorder’s Office

Passport Services Now Offered at Dallas County Recorder’s Office

Adel, IA –  As of Friday, March 1, 2024, the Dallas County Recorder’s Office will be taking appointments for the acceptance of passport applications.

As an added convenience, the ability to take passport photos is offered in the office as well.  

“We have seen a clear demand for another passport acceptance agency in Dallas County.” said Recorder ReNae Arnold.  “Our staff is excited to offer this additional service to our citizens.” 

The Dallas County Recorder’s Office is an official U.S. passport acceptance facility, approved by the U.S. Department of State.  Due to the Recorder’s office also being a vital records office, passports will need to be handled by appointment only to ensure we are staffed accordingly.  Please call 515-993-5804 to make an appointment. 

Courtesy of Dallas Couny Iowa

Be a Global Family! Host an Exchange Student

Be a Global Family!

Host an Exchange Student

This is an Amazing Opportunity for ADM families!

ADM is bringing a unique worldview to their school through international student exchange!

Don’t miss this opportunity to host a World Link student!

Why host a World Link Exchange Student?

• You’ll gain a family member
• You’ll build global relationships
• You’ll learn about a new culture
• You’ll share your American culture
• You’ll make an impact

Don’t have the extra space or bed? Please share this opportunity with a friend who would make a great host family and bring these international students to your community!

View the Flyer

Contact Local Coordinator
Tammy Ryan
Cell: 515-371-2312
Email: TammyRyanWorldLink@gmail.com
Web: WorldLinkinc.org

Doc’s Hunting Lodge Fire Update

Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt Club 02/27/2024

I hope this email finds you well.

Many of you have probably heard through the grapevine that our hunting lodge has experienced a fire and was destroyed.

Doc’s Lodge has long been a focal point for hunting enthusiasts from across the United States and other countries, providing a gathering place for various hunting groups to relax and share camaraderie at the end of a fun day in Doc’s fields. We empathize deeply with the sorrow brought by its destruction. 

Doc’s Hunt Club remains intact and fully operational. Despite the lodge being out of commission, the hunting grounds are unaffected and remain open for business as usual. Doc’s will have plenty of fantastic birds through the end of the season. You can still book hunts and utilize our other facilities, including our clubhouse.

We look forward to seeing everyone out here for the last month of the 2023-2024 season!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Best regards,

– Aaron Nelson

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 

Grand Opening of Azalea Lane Boutique Feb 10

Come out and help celebrate Azalea Lane Boutique’s new location!

They’ve moved one block over to 803 Main Street, south of the Court House.

The Grand Opening starts Saturday, February 10th at 10 am, and Ribbon Cutting at 10:15 am.

Locally owned, Voted #1 Boutique in Dallas County four years in a row!! They specialize in helping you look and feel your best. Moms, Daughters and Grandmothers love to shop here together!!

Azalea Lane Boutique
801 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 210-1450
Website: AzaleaLaneBoutique.com
Facebook: AzaleaLaneBoutique

Fruit Tree Workshops Hands-on Apple Tree Grafting April 1

ISU Extension and Outreach provides tree grafting workshops for homeowners.

Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering fruit tree grafting workshops on April 1 in Dallas County at the Dallas County Extension Office.

Participants will hear a presentation on why and how to graft fruit trees by commercial horticulture specialist, Patrick O’Malley and take part in hands-on apple tree grafting.

“As spring approaches, I am offering an apple tree grafting workshop to gardeners or fruit enthusiasts to demonstrate and practice a whip and tongue graft with apple rootstocks”, said Patrick O’Malley, commercial horticulture specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “I will also provide information on how to care for newly grafted trees in your landscape.”

April 1, 2024 – Adel | 6 to 8 pm, Dallas County Extension Office. 28061 Fairground Rd.  Adel, IA 50003, United States

Registration:  https://go.iastate.edu/VMMPDI

Preregistration is required at least one week prior to the workshop. Limit of 25 people per workshop.

Registration fee includes rootstocks, scions and equipment needed to self-graft two apple trees to take home for $45 per person.

For more information or questions about the workshops contact Patrick O’Malley at omall@iastate.edu or 319-337-2145.

(Re)Introducing SonRise Baptist Church

Rapids Street Baptist Church recently changed its name to SonRise Baptist Church.

We chose our new name to place our focus on our purpose and our message rather than just our location.

Why Our New Name “SonRise?”

We chose our new name to reflect the true focus of our congregation – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who died for the sins of the world and rose again.

SON: Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is our focus, and the focus of the Christian faith. Jesus, as the Son of God, is the second person of the trinity. He, as God, took on flesh and became a human being (we celebrate this coming as “Christmas”). The Bible makes it clear that Jesus did take on flesh to be the Lamb of God, becoming the sacrifice on the cross to pay for the sins of the world.

RISE: Jesus died to pay for the sins of the world. He was buried in a borrowed tomb. As He promised, three days later, He rose from the dead. His rising from the dead proved He was who He said He was (the Son of God, and the Savior promised in the Old Testament). His rising from the dead proved that He did what He said He would do – become the Savior from sin to all who believe in Him. His rising from the dead guarantees the resurrection of all people. His resurrection proves that His death did pay for our sins, and that those who believe in Him are saved from their sins.

SonRise: We combined these two words for a play on words. A sunrise is the beginning of a new day. The risen Jesus brings new life to anyone who believes in Him. The risen Jesus brings light (truth) to anyone who believes in Him.

Kevin Subra has served as our interim pastor since February of 2023. He and his wife Jane were part of this church family way back in the mid-1980s when Kevin was attending college. Jane’s connection goes back even further, as her father (Bill Wright) grew up in Adel, and her mother Joan Orr taught in Adel schools. Her grandfather, Doc Wright, was a dentist in Adel for around 50 years.

Kevin’s passion is teaching the Bible clearly and accurately. It is the desire and prayer of Kevin – who has pastored for over 30 years – to help strengthen SonRise in its ministry and focus in Adel and surrounding communities. Kevin is assisted by David Chambers (wife Pam), who recently moved to Adel from Ankeny.

We invite both the committed and the curious to visit us and serve with us. We currently meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM to sing and study in our auditorium. We have a treat and fellowship time (coffee, tea, snacks) and then meet for a more informal study time around 11 AM in our fellowship hall. You can find SonRise Baptist Church at 1601 Rapids Street in Adel.

Hours: Sundays, 9:30 am & 11 am

SonRise Baptist Church
1601 Rapids St  | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3914
Email: Pastor.Kevin@AdelBaptist.org
Website: SonRise.family
Facebook: SonRiseBaptistAdel

Dallas County Warming Centers for Anticipated Cold Temps

DALLAS COUNTY WARMING CENTERS

“Dallas County, IA – In anticipation of life-threatening cold temperatures that are expected to make their way through Central Iowa over the next few days, the following facilities are designated as warming centers.

AHeinz57 – 4002 Ash Street De Soto / Monday-Friday 11 AM-7 PM; Saturday-Sunday 11 AM-4 PM (welcomes citizens and their pets)

Adel Library – 330 S 10th Street Adel / Monday-Thursday 9 AM-6 PM; Friday 9 AM-2 PM; Saturday 9 AM-1 PM; Sunday Closed. 

Dallas Center Library – 1308 Walnut Street Dallas Center / Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM; Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM- 7 PM; Saturday 9 AM- 12 PM

De Soto Library – 405 Walnut Street De Soto / Monday-Wednesday 10 AM- 6 PM; Thursday 10 AM- 8 PM; Friday 1 PM- 6 PM; Saturday 10 AM-1 PM

Minburn Library – 618 5th Street Minburn / Monday 10 AM- 6 PM; Wednesday-Friday 10 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 10 AM- 12 PM; Closed Tuesday and Sunday

Perry Library – 1101 Willis Avenue Perry / Monday-Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday 10 AM-6 PM; Saturday 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday Closed

Van Meter Library –505 Grant Street Van Meter / Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10 AM-5 PM; Tuesday 12 PM-8 PM; Saturday 10 AM-3 PM; Sunday Closed

Waukee Public Safety Building –1300 SE L.A. Grant Parkway Waukee / Monday- Friday 8 AM-4 PM; Saturday and Sunday Closed

West Des Moines Library – 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines / Monday-Thursday 9 AM-9 PM; Friday 9 AM-6 PM; Saturday 9 AM-5 PM; Sunday 2 PM-5 PM

Woodward Library – 118 South Main Street Woodward / Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 AM-5 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 9 AM-7 PM; Saturday 9 AM-12 PM; Sunday Closed

Warming centers are facilities where persons can temporarily go during periods of extreme temperatures to get out of dangerous weather conditions.

Few and limited services are provided beyond what is normally available in that building.

It is advised to check hours by calling ahead or checking the facility’s social media page.“

Courtesy of Dallas Couny Iowa