Fareway Announces Plans for Adel Store

Courtesy of Fareway Stores, Inc.:

New Store Opening Announced
— Feb 16, 2012

Fareway Stores, Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the current SuperValu store located at 804 Nile Kinnick Drive in Adel, Iowa.

Fareway has a history of being in similar sized towns with similar sized facilities. Fareway is dedicated to expanding the number of these locations and by doing so into Adel, our hope is that this will make shopping with us more convenient for our customers, while allowing new customers the opportunity to get to know Fareway.

Fareway intends to transform the current facility into a Fareway grocery store that Iowans have come to expect from Fareway. Fareway’s intent is to begin working with the appropriate parties immediately to minimize current customer disruption, while ensuring local residents have access to a full service meat department, farm-fresh produce, low, competitive prices, remarkably clean stores, and highly personalized “to your car” carry-out service.

We want to thank the current owners and operator for their professionalism and relationship over the past few months. All parties are working through issues regarding the current employees and customers of the store.

For employment opportunities, please check out the “company” section of our website.

Adel Tumbling & Dance Club – Jan 2012 Newsletter Article

This is a reprint from the January 2012 DiscoverAdel Article:

Located at 211 S 7th St, Adel Tumbling & Dance Club teaches Tumbling, Tap, Ballet: Lyrical/Modern, Jazz: Hip Hop, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, and Competitive Dance.

It is owned by Lori (Erickson) Rickert, who has been teaching tumbling in Adel for 35 years.

She has three grown children Jeni, Dani, and Justin, her middle daughter is married and in medical school.

Lori started tumbling at the age of 5 and was a member of the Des Moines Gymnastic Club in High School.

While in school she assisted with coaching students, her High School coach recommended that she teach in Ankeny.

While teaching and working for an Insurance Agency in Ankeny, Lori received a call from Kathy Haldamen asking if she would come and teach 2 full classes in Adel on Saturdays.

Each class had six students. From there the classes quickly grew and turned into a full-time business. Today the studio is used every day of the week.

Over the years, many of her assistants have been life long students.

Six years ago the opportunity to buy Kathy’s School of Dance came up and she purchased it.

Sue Dunsmoor, who manages the Dance side of the studio, was working at Kathy’s School of Dance at the time of the purchase.

Sue started dancing at three in a neighbor’s basement in Adel. She continued through school and taught dance while in college.

In 1994 she was instructing at Westside Dance in Des Moines when it moved to Waukee. In 1999 her neighbor talked her into teaching in Adel.

A native of Adel, she lives in the same house she grew up in. She has a son Scott and her daughter Tonya assists as an instructor. Sue ensures a family friendly program.

Together Lori and Sue make a great team that focuses on the well being of their students.

One of Lori’s cornerstones of the Adel Tumbling & Dance Club is to “Offer a positive program for families in tumbling and dance.”

The club participates locally in the parades, exhibitions, Holiday performances at Nursing Homes and at the Relay for Life.

Tumbling students have an annual Tumbling Meet and during the summer they compete at the Iowa State Fair.

Dance students participate in 2 dance recitals, and Nationals throughout the year.

Over the years Lori has seen the level of tumbling excel with students starting younger.

When asked if boys ever participate, Lori responded with a smile, “We are popular with boys also. The classes for the boys remain masculine and they gain great balance and strength. We have former students who have gone on to be great wrestlers”.

Adel Tumbling & Dance Club
211 S 7th St Ste A
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-4411
Website: www.adeltumblingteam.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adel-Tumbling-Dance-Club

Jim Peters Mayor of Adel

(Republished from the July 2011 Newsletter)

A significant part of any community is it’s leadership. For over twenty years, Jim Peters has served Adel as councilman and Mayor.

We got a chance to visit with him and hear about his love for the community and his drive to remember ADM Alumni who gave their all.

With his trademark salt and pepper ponytail, suit and bow tie, he fits the image of a Mayor who has the community’s best interest at heart. Jim is quick to give an ear as he listens attentively to every side of an issue.

Jim is the third member of his family to have the name James Peters, his grandfather, also named James, was the mayor of Perry.

As a child, his parents moved to Adel to run a local drive-in. His first friend upon moving to Adel was Van Harden, who lived across the street.

It’s a friendship that continues to this day. Jim presented the honorary “Keys to the City” to Van at Van’s 59th birthday party as Van broadcast his “Van & Bonnie Show” from the ADM High School.

During school one of his mentors, coach Stan Norenberg, inspired Jim to give his all.

Upon graduation in the seventies, Jim enlisted in the Navy during the Viet Nam conflict. He lived in L.A. with relatives while he was stationed there. It was an opportunity to see life in many different parts of the world.

After the Navy, he worked in Chicago where he met his wife Pam. In the early 80’s they moved with Grant their son, back to Adel. Pam had fallen in love with the community as much as Jim had.

His interest in community affairs prompted him to take a seat on the City Council. A few years later he was elected Mayor. If you’ve ever attended a council meeting, you’re aware that emotions can run high as issues are discussed.

One of his first duties as Mayor was to institute rules of conduct during the meeting. This code has served him well as he listens to each side of an issue. Sometimes tough decisions are made, but he still follows up with both sides.

Jim works days at Wells Fargo, a job that brings him back to Adel several times a week. He’s also a founding member of the ADM Alumni Association where he serves as Treasurer.

As a self appointed advocate of Adel, Jim still remembers every house he lived in and every one of his class mates. Ask him about former alumni accomplishments and you’ll need to pull up a chair.

In August Jim can be found presenting awards to the ADM Alumni Inductees. The next day you’ll find him at the Annual Sweet Corn Festival and the Alumni Golf tournament.

The annual “All Class Reunion” is one of those events he looks forward to all year so that he can reconnect with fellow classmates.

Jim Peter with the KIA Memorial at the Adel High School.

Having served during Viet Nam, Jim felt a duty to honor those ADM alumni that gave their all during that conflict. When he presented the idea, it naturally developed into also remembering those who had been Killed in Action during World War II and the Korean Conflict.

During his research he visited the families of the eight men who had fallen while serving. He assembled photos, clippings and family information into a KIA memorial to honor them.

Each soldier has a large 2′ x 3′ display. That memorial is located in the front lobby of the ADM High School. A special service was held to honor Adel’s heroes. The service brought former servicemen who traveled from across the nation to Adel to honor those they had served with.

He considers it one of his greatest honors to remember those young men.

Chris Mars, Communications Manager of Bow & Arrow Productions Inc.

(Republished from February 2011 Newsletter)

Adel is full of surprises around every corner with many important businesses silently accomplishing their day to day work as people walk by and wonder, what’s going on in there?

At the corner of 9th and Prairie, inside a former church you will find Bow & Arrow Productions Inc. known around the world for their strong Iowa character, exceptional stage designs, and video productions.

This month we spoke with Chris Mars, Communications Manager and Production Assistant to find out more about Bow & Arrow’s prestigious work.

In the early 1990s Owner and Creative Director Michael Mars was a professional singer as part of the Day of Discovery Christian music group. Michael recorded hundreds of songs and created corresponding music videos to be aired in both the US and Canada. Michael realized his passion for production during those performance years and began drafting audio and video designs for church festivals.

One day an insurance company was scheduled to give a big presentation and hit a snag. The original ideas they had for displaying their banners simply wouldn’t cooperate. Frustrated, they called Michael to help. His professional courtesy and technical skills were well received, and Bow & Arrow Productions was born.

Many of you may remember the classic Richard Simmons infomercial shot in Iowa in the early 1990s. If you do, then you are witness to Michael’s first live production!

Originally, Michael and his team were hired to build the set and stage pieces for that iconic show but things changed when the original producer was nowhere to be found. Chaos ensued as the video and audio teams were unable to communicate with one another and the deadline to the live show approached. In this time of stress Michael stepped forward and saved the day.

As the crew began to tear down the stage after the otherwise smooth production, Richard Simmons thanked Michael for a job well done by running across the room and jumping into his arms, screaming, “I love this man!” No longer content to only build sets, Michael redefined himself as a Producer and Bow & Arrow as a full-service event production company.

Over the past 20 years the company has designed lighting concepts, built stages, fulfilled audio/video needs, and overseen productions around the world for entertainers such as Bill Cosby, James Taylor, and Keith Urban while continuing to meet the needs of local businesses and church groups.

In 2008, Michael was riding his bike along the Raccoon River Valley Trail and stopped at the Dairy Shoppe in Adel for a treat. Taking in the sites around town, Michael passed the For Sale sign in front of the former library. At that moment he made the decision to move his former home-based business to Adel.

The library, originally a church, had recently been remodeled as Hanney’s Restaurant. With the help of family and friends, the building was restored to it’s original glory with custom woodwork, traditional and modern elements, and was infused with a palpable creative energy that the team hopes to share with the community.

When asked why this big company is in Adel, Iowa Chris laughs. It is a question he hears often and proudly states that it is because of the experience clients have when encountering Adel’s charm. “There are fundamental character traits you get from Iowans that are really unique.”

It starts with the scenic drive into the Raccoon River Valley, and is punctuated as the clients are given a walking tour of town while they brainstorm production ideas. Clients feel pampered in our small town as they are treated to local restaurants, visits to one of a kind shops, and small town hospitality like they have never experienced before.

Chris admits it can be a challenge to get clients to visit, but only once. After they have taken in the beauty of Adel and experience the creative energy of Bow & Arrow’s workspace, they request to meet here and book extended stays.

Even with its international scope, Bow & Arrow Productions Inc. is a family business at heart. The 5-person team consists of Michael and his son Chris, Technical Director Tom Ford, Office Manager Nina Easley, and Ashley Reutter. Chris remembers building sets in the garage and his first assignments tapping down cords and carpet.

After Chris graduated from Simpson College in 2009 with a Communications degree, he joined the family business full time as the Communications Manager and Production Assistant. He is now responsible for video productions and gathering information from clients to help present their vision to their audience, with his golden retriever by his side. Katie greets visitors at the door and follows Chris wherever he goes, before lounging in the conference room in front of the fire.

It is important to note that Bow & Arrow Productions Inc. is not a gear house. Most companies within this field focus mainly on renting equipment.

“They throw it all at [the client]. They sit down with the client and say ‘how can we spend your money.’ Our goal isn’t to pack as much stuff in one room as we can. We focus on communication, we are need driven. We ask ‘what are your goals after this meeting?’ We take notice and really care what the client needs.”

To accommodate small productions, Bow & Arrow has a storage facility in Adel to meet your audio, video, and design needs. Think Adel the next time your needs range from a few speakers and microphones to lighting schemes to projection screens and stands.

Even though the team is often winging it’s way cross-country, Bow & Arrow makes time to support a charity they are passionate about, the Special Olympics.

Bow & Arrow has worked closely with the Special Olympics since the 1st National Games took place in Ames, Iowa in 2006.

Last year, Chris helped produce a video sharing the lives of exceptional US athletes that was shown at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics 2010 National Olympics.

The video, witnessed by 16,000 people, was made right here in Adel and featured stories of acceptance, overcoming adversity, and outstanding talent.

In his spare time Chris coaches basketball, as he did throughout college, and is responsible for the Corey Moore Classic charity basketball tournament. As his basketball coach, Chris had taken Corey under his wing and together they forged a path for Corey to further his education after high school.

Unfortunately Corey’s life was cut short in a tragic swimming accident in 2005. The charity classic unites Alumni teams and raises money to fund the Corey Moore Scholarship program.

Bow & Arrow is happy to play host with a large conference room that is the perfect spot to reserve for gatherings such as business meetings or bridal showers.

“One of our goals is to network more with the community and share our space with people. All the elements are here for a great gathering…” including a small kitchen, comfortable lounge area, and natural light. Call today to schedule a tour of the facility to see photos of past productions and hear tales of the art scattered throughout the space.

The local community may not have known Bow & Arrow is here, contently focused on small and big projects at hand. Or that the business reaches the four corners of the world, returning after each project to call Iowa home.

But the world is learning about Adel as Michael, Chris and the team bring more clients here and continue to spread praise about our small town charms to all they encounter. Bow & Arrow Productions Inc. is truly a great business and we are proud that they chose to plant their roots in Adel, Iowa!

Bow and Arrow Productions
820 Prairie St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-1063
Website: www.baproductionsinc.com
Email: cmars@baproductionsinc.com

*Photos courtesy of Pat Tierny and DiscoverAdel.com

O.D. Smalley – Surveyor’s Mystery Compass

(Republished from the October 2011 Newsletter)

A Rittenhouse Compass

Mystery Compass –

“Surveying compasses, like this one were used extensively when this country was settled.

They were used to lay out towns, and all sorts of lines to divide properties, or county and state lines.

George Washington was a surveyor and used a compass made by Goldsmith Chandlee.

Abraham Lincoln was also a surveyor and used a Rittenhouse compass made before he was born.

The earliest American compasses were made in the 1st quarter of the 1700’s. The earlier they were made the more decoration or engraving you will find on the compass face.

These are important instruments since they used to settle and map out our great country. Early compass makers were highly competitive, each maker trying to out preform his rival in quality of construction and decoration.

It is highly unusual to be able to attribute a surveying compass to a particular surveyor. Only the maker Goldsmith Chandlee would engrave the name of the surveyor on the face of the compass when it was originally sold.

Surveyor’s are often lost to history, with little record of their work. As luck would have it, this compass has been discovered with good provenance and documentation.

It can be attributed to the surveyor O.D. Smalley who surveyed Dallas County Iowa from 1850 to 1855. O.D. Smalley, as a surveyor is quite well known and written about in many internet searches and historical books. In one publication he is referred to as, “The Christopher Columbus of Dallas County.”

O.D. Smalley Compass

The history of this compass (made by Benjamin Pike) is mysterious. It was discovered in the early 1980’s in Oklahoma when a house was being demolished.

Hidden within the interior of a wall, construction workers found it and sold it to Dwight Talent of Oklahoma.

Why it was entombed within a wall will always be a mystery. The mystery deepens when you consider another compass was found in Pennsylvania (made by Gurley) also entombed within a wall of a house.

Card Found in Box

The card you see here was found within the walnut box of this compass identifying it as owned/used by O.D. Smalley. Web sites still exist describing this compass and its mysterious past.

Email communications between myself and Dwight Talent of Oklahoma are an encouraging part of its provenance and authenticity.

Specifically, this Benjamin Pike compass is well used. It lacks all of its original silvering on the compass face. One of the sight vanes is a replacement, no doubt when the original fell out of Smalley’s surveyors bag and was lost in the field.

There is a replacement compass needle which is common when an original becomes non functional.

I was aware of this compass due to my internet research, and to my surprise it recently became available on eBay and I was able to purchase it.

The other compass shown is by Richard Patten of New York (circa 1820), and is shown for comparison purposes, showing proper silvering of the compass face and ornate compass face engraving.

Both compasses are also vernier compasses with a more complicated micro adjustment capabilities for more accurate field use.”

– John Trier

You can contact John for more information on the compass by emailing him at, john.p.trier@gmail.com

Pat Rohret – Adel Veterinary Clinic

(Republished from the May 2011 Newsletter)

Nostalgia isn’t a term often used when referencing a medical facility but it describes the large brick building located on Highway 6 with the quirky sign to a T.

The Adel Veterinary Clinic has been an Adel standby for nearly 4 decades, serving generations of pets and their families.

Left: Dr. Holland, Middle: Dr. Rohret, Right: Dr. Beeman

This month we spoke with the doctors of the Adel Veterinary Clinic to find out what makes this Adel standard so well loved.

The Adel Veterinary Clinic has been serving Adel, Dallas County, and the Des Moines metro faithfully for 37 years under the direction of Dr. Pat Rohret. Dr. Rohret was just an intern when the clinic first opened its doors in 1974. After graduating from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Sciences, Dr. Rohret remained at the clinic and later purchased the business in 1997. While his techniques have advanced with the times, Dr. Rohret’s bedside manner and style of care are deeply rooted in trusted practices that have served veterinarians since the time of house calls.

These traditions and values have drawn not only customers but also like-mindHed professionals to his door.

When Dr. Scott Beeman graduated from Iowa State University in 2010 he began looking for a practice to call home. Of the options he looked into, many missed the mark. Dr. Beeman sought a clinic that provided professional, first-rate care. He also wanted to find a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere that would allow him to grow in the field.

The Adel Veterinary Clinic instantly intrigued Dr. Beeman as it is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association’s Standards of Accreditations. This evaluation is used to measure excellence in veterinary medicine. The Adel Vet Clinic is continually rated on over 800 standards that directly correlate to the care provided to pets.

During his daylong working interview, Dr. Beeman was able to experience this high level of care first hand, working along side his future colleague Dr. Elizabeth Holland and the large staff of technicians

Dr. Elizabeth Holland joined the clinic three years ago, seeking the same levels of professionalism and teamwork as Dr. Beeman. Dr. Holland enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, specializing in small pet care. The two young vets value the encouragement Dr. Rohret provides the team while allowing each person opportunities to pursue niche fields within their area of expertise.

Dr. Beeman focuses on small animals such as cats and dogs, with an added interest in exotic pets like ferrets, rabbits, birds, hamsters, and Guinea pigs. Dr. Beeman’s family has raised Guinea pigs and knows first hand how difficult it can be to find veterinarians who will see all these and other unusual pets. “Doctors are not comfortable with them, it’s a learning curve as these animals are not as common, but they need care too!”

Dr. Holland is especially drawn to Eastern medical practices and has brought Chinese herbal medicine and pet acupuncture to the Adel clinic. Acupuncture uses very fine needles, placed at designated points over the body, to treat an array of issues facing pets. It has been shown to help alleviate symptoms associated with arthritis, kidney and liver disease, muscle atrophy, chronic allergies, and skin conditions.

Herbal remedies are another holistic approach to pet wellness, affording another course of action for trouble cases.

The doctors are passionate about the level of care they provide, researching the newest, latest methods to diagnose and treat small animals. This includes continuing education opportunities, therapeutic laser treatments, a full radiology department, and in-house laboratory testing. The staff makes an effort to be aware of the latest advances in veterinary medicine, which impact us all.

Dr. Rohret tells us “Veterinary medicine moves at the same rate as human medicine.” Doctors now breed pigs with human genetic defects so that they can test different treatments that they hope will one day eliminate deseases like cystic fibrosis.

The long-standing clinic and knowledgeable staff creates a sense of trust with its patients, with generations of pet owners returning to Adel. Local pet rescue spot, AHeinz57 also uses the facility to vaccinate and treat all the homeless and abandoned animals they receive.

It is unfortunate that many of these animals have been neglected, abused, and deprived of vaccinations, however this unique opportunity is beneficial to the clinic. Working with the animals grants the doctors the chance to treat uncommon issues that the general pet population does not encounter. “We get to see first hand the importance of vaccinations,” remarks Dr. Beeman.

Holistic care starts with baby animals and continues through the life cycle. An area of pet care that is often avoided is Euthanasia. The staff at the Adel clinic understands that it can be emotionally straining to discuss this type of care and believe that handling these delicate situations with a kind heart is of the utmost importance. “First impressions are important,” says Dr. Holland, “but the final impression is just as important. We want to make the experience as comfortable as possible for the pets and their family.”

All three doctors believe that preventative health care is essential to ensure our pets have full, healthy lives. From pet obesity to dental care, to senior wellness, these hot topic issues are addressed at the Adel Veterinary Clinic. The clinic offers annual wellness exams, nutritional counseling, and senior wellness services.

Oral health care is also incredibly important to pet health. You’ll find dental exams, cleanings, and extractions available.

The clinic uses a digital x-ray machine. Dr. Rohret states “Most dentist treating humans aren’t using this state of the art in their practice.” The digital X-rays greatly decreases the time that the patient is being examined.

Walking into the clinic you will be struck by the first impression they make. The friendly staff is attentive and eager to help. Unlike other clinics, there is a sense of calm created that helps alleviate stress in both pets and their keepers. This is deceptive, as behind the doors the doctors are busy at work providing personal care to each animal.

This welcoming atmosphere is on display every day as clients’ drive past the building with it’s well known sign. Dr. Rohret posts laughable quotes and announcements for those driving into Adel from the west; fun word puzzles for visitors headed east. This tradition has been going for some time, with drivers going out of their way for this weekly smile.

The Adel Veterinary Clinic is always accepting new clients and welcomes pets and their families to schedule their next appointment or over night boarding experience at the clinic. To find out more about all the services offered, please visit http://adelvet.vetsuite.com.

Adel Veterinary Clinic
619 Greene St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4707
Email: adelvet@mchsi.com
Website: www.Adelvet.com

ADM Tigers End Season 12-1

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team gave their all as they battled in an exciting game Monday night, losing to Laporte City 42-28.

The Tigers  finished the season with a 12-1 school record.

Our thanks to the team for a great season!

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

ADM School District
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4283
Website: www.adel.k12.ia.us

Help Send the Tigers to the UNI Dome for State Semifinals

Adel will hold a send off rally at the downtown square for the ADM Tigers as they take their first trip to the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.

Come support the Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 14th.

The Tigers play Union of LaPorte City 10-2.

Monday, Nov 14, 2011
Time 7:30 .pm.
UNI Stadium, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Download driving directions and get the School Information here.

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

ADM School District
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4283
Website: www.adel.k12.ia.us

BASE® Has Something For All Businesses at New Website

Courtesy of Base®:

BASE® has something for all businesses at the NEW www.BASEonline.com

• Self-Employed – Look into the benefits of establishing a BASE® HRA to help you save an average of $3900 in additional tax savings.
• Employer – If you are looking for a way to make insurance premiums and medical expenses more affordable for employees, then ask about the BASE® HRA+ or BASE®125 Cafeteria Plan.
• Accountant, Financial Planner, Insurance Agent – If you are looking to satisfy CE & CPE requirements, visit www.BASEonline.com for fast, convenient, affordable online self-study courses. Plus, BASE® is always willing to provide you with the information to utilize BASE® products mentioned above to enhance your business with a generous compensation program – just ask about our Business Partner program.
• Business Owners – If you are looking for new ways to build your business and increase your success, then visit www.BASEonline.com and click on the Resources tab to learn about the Business Results Academy.

BASE® has been helping business owners in and around the Adel area for over 10 years. We hope we can help other members of the Adel community save money and strengthen their business too! Call 1-888-227-3105 with questions or visit www.BASEonline.com for more information.

Base
601 Visions Pkwy
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: www.baseonline.com

ADM Tigers to Round 4 of State Playoffs

Come out and cheer  on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Pella in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.

The Tigers won Monday’s game against Oskaloosa 49-14.

Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Time 7:00 .pm.
ADM Stadium

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

ADM School District
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4283
Website: www.adel.k12.ia.us

2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K a Success!

The 2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K Goes The Distance!
Adel, Iowa. October 15th, 2011.

Volunteers gathered at the Kinnick-Feller Park at 6:00 a.m. putting together the final touches for the race.

The air was crisp as Kevin of Open Road setup and calibrated the digital timer under a park light as dawn started to peak through the dense tree covering of the park.

At 6:30 “Day of” registrants were getting signed in and fitted with digital markers.

Over the next hour and a half, race participants and their families gathered in the park. Spirits were high.

At 8:00 Carly Kuhse, flawlessly sang the National Anthem.

Runners moved to the North end of the park for the “Shot Gun” start at 8:10.

The course proceeded through the Oakdale Cemetery for the first leg.

Runners then proceeded east along N9th turning south on Grove St.

They turned east at N14th proceeding pass Prairie St., and turning north onto 9thSt.

The runners then ran west on N 9th st. with a north leg around the pool crossing the Finish Line at the starting point.

The first to cross the Finish line was 19 year old Joshua Andersen of Adel with a winning time of 21:31.8.

Following closely were Bart Smith, 32, Clear Lake, time of 22:19.0, Trevor Danner, 15, Adel, time of 22:22.6, Quinn Hildman, and Wesley Yoder, 16, Redfield, time of 23:27.9,.

Finishing First in the Female Division was Maggie Nugent, 35, Adel, time of 23:51.1.

Nearly 70 runners participated in this year’s run, some in their 70’s and 80’s.

New this year to the race was the Tot Trot with races for ages 5 and under, 6-9, and 10-12.

The youth races proved to be a hit with the kids as the entire park cheered them on as they crossed the Finish lines.

Runners were treated to water, bananas, and pizza.

Wrapping up the days events was the Raffle as prizes were announced and the Place and Gender prizes were awarded.

Look for more photos to come in the following days at the John D. Gomke website

Place, Age, and Gender Results:

Overall winner with a time of 21:31.8, Joshua Andersen of Adel, age 19!

19 & under Male:

• 1st Place – Joshua Andersen, 19 , Adel, time of 21:31.8
• 2nd Place – Trevor Danner, 15, Adel, time of 22:22.6
• 3rd Place – Wesley Yoder, 16, Redfield, time of 22:22.6

20-39 Male:

• 1st Place – Bart Smith, 32, Clear Lake, time of 22:19.0
• 2nd Place – Quinn Hildman, 31, Waukee, time of 22:43.2
• 3rd Place – Jason Belgarde, 30, Adel, time of 28:27.6

40 & Over Male:

• 1st Place – Michael Fisher, 42, Adel, time of 23:31.0
• 2nd Place – Dave Danner, 48,  Adel, time of 24:00.9
• 3rd Place – Brad Mills, 52, Waukee, time of 24:39.1

20-30 Female:

• 1st Place – Maggie Nugent, 35, Adel, time of 23:51.1
• 2nd Place – Ashley Vanderheiden, 25, Urbandale, time of 27:04.2
• 3rd Place – Jeanna McBAin, 32, Urbandale, time of 27:16.0

40 & Over Female:

• 1st Place – Janean Griffith, 52, Panora, time of 24:53.3
• 2nd Place – Barb Kruger, 50, Adel,  time of 28:59.9
• 3rd Place – Anne Heselhuhn, 44, Ade, time of 29:39.9

Full race results can be found at: www.fitnesssports.com

John D. Gomke Charity
PO Box 613
De Soto, Iowa 50069
Website: johndgomkecharity.org

Adel Fire Department Accepts Awards

[Show slideshow]

The Adel Volunteer Fire Department was recognized  by Karen Smith and Van VanBuren of the Adel Township at the Adel City Council meeting October 11th..

Karen Smith thanked them on behalf of their valor and courage when they responded to a fire call on August 8th, 2010 at the Adel Golf Course. They had responded to a call at the Joseph home.

When the Adel Fire Department was searching the Joseph residence, they noticed fire shooting through the roof at the Schmitz home. Fire fighters rushed into the house and got Larry & Sandy, who were sleeping, outside to safety seconds before the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames.

The Schmitz’s were present as an award was presented to each of the four firefighters who rescued them and also to the Fire Department as a whole, for their actions on August 8th. Receiving individual plaques were, Tim Morlan, Brad Kinzie, Tim Brickman, and Jason Renner.

Tim Morland, acting Chief of the Adel Fire Department accepted the award on behalf of the fire department and said “We do what we do because we care about our community.”

The audience of 40 plus, gave the fire fighters a standing ovation.

Adel Volunteer Fire Dept.
102 S. 10th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.adelfire.com

Adel Author of “Train to Nowhere” at the Library Sept. 29th.

Courtesy of the Adel Public Library
Published: September 2011

Join local author and journalist, Colleen Bradford Krantz, Thursday, Sept. 29th at 7:00pm at the Adel Public Library.

There will be a discussion of her book:
Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation.

She also wrote and co-produced the award winning Iowa Public Television’s documentary based on the book.

The Train to Nowhere is the true story of eleven illegal immigrants who who are locked in a railcar and die in their pursuit of a better life in the United States.

Adel Public Library
310 S 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3512
Website: www.adelpl.org

Adel Historical Preservation Commission – Time Capsule Ideas

The Adel Historical Preservation Commission is asking the community of Adel to suggest items to include in a time capsule.

The city is working with McClure Engineering on a time capsule to be buried in the downtown area in the upcoming weeks.

The capsule will commemorate the 100 years since the brick streets were installed.

Send your comments and suggestions to the Adel City Hall. The Historic Preservation Commission will decide on which items to include in the  capsule.

A dedication ceremony is being planned.

City of Adel
Phone: 515-993-4525
Fax: 515-993-4527
Website: www.adeliowa.org

Local Author of “Train to Nowhere” at the Library Sept. 29th.

Courtesy of the Adel Public Library
Published: September 2011

Thursday, Sept. 29th: Train to Nowhere – 7:00pm
Adel Public Library

Local author and journalist, Colleen Bradford Krantz will discuss her book Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation.

Krantz also wrote and co-produced the award winning documentary based on the book.

The Train to Nowhere is the true story of eleven illegal immigrants who died in their pursuit for better lives in the United States.

Adel Public Library
310 S 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3512
Website: www.adelpl.org

Class of 81 – Sweet Corn Festival Photos

ADM Class of 1981 held their 30th Class Reunion on Saturday, Aug 13th.

We had a float in the parade as well as a get-together that evening. Attached is a group picture of most everyone who attended as well as one from the parade.

There were 35 class members who participated in the day’s events. Everyone enjoyed catching up with each other and reminiscing about our high school days.

The float was constructed by Steve Weigel, and those who were at the parade were, Scott Steelman (driving), Cheryl Schwartzkopf-Mikuls, Marie Eldridge-Hansen, Craig Becker, Kirk Howe, Curt Rasmussen, Bill Dawes, Steve Weigel, Jeff Beal, Jody Warford, Lynn Meggison-Hawkins, Mike Stoppel and Joe Burnham were on the back side of the tiki hut.

The reunion photo is of the following classmates, starting in the front row; Cheryl Schwartzkopf-Mikuls, Jody Warford, Jill Mowrer-Bettes, Ann Peacock-Kelly; 2nd row Scott Steelman, Gary Kern, Terry Hagen, Guy Colglazier, Angie Reynolds-McLaughlin, Sheila Benson-Seeley, Brenda Thomas-Jones, Marie Eldridge-Hansen, Bill Dawes; 3rd row Scott Hughes, Mike Stoppel, Scott West, Curt Rasmussen, Jeff Chapman, Kent McLaughlin, Nancy Davis-Kuper, Tina Wood-Allen, Lynn Meggison-Hawkins, Steve Weigel; back row Steve Chapman, Joe Burnham, Daryl Nerness, Ellen Wagoner-Roberts, Rod DeReus. Not pictured was Sue Olson-Merical, Sue Mongan-Etzen, Dennis Sandquist, Jeff Beal and Ron Stajcar. (Click on photo to view larger)

Submitted by Marie Hansen.

Local Adel Company Raised $2,422 for John D. Gomke Charity

Courtesy of Base®:

BASE® has been a local Adel employer for almost a decade and recently came together to support the John D. Gomke Charity.

The company currently employs 26 people and was able to raise $2,422 in roughly one week’s time to support the local charity.

The John D. Gomke Charity benefits organizations that assist in caring for and providing resources to sick infants and families who have lost infants in and around Central Iowa.

A business that is built on helping business owners across the country, BASE® offers portable benefit savings options to assist with the rising cost of healthcare with products like the BASE® HRA and BASE® 125 Cafeteria Plan.

BASE® was excited to be able to support a charity in their own community, especially a charity that has already given back to the community by using money raised to certify 80 people in CPR as well as purchase the AEDs for the Adel and DeSoto Elementary schools.

This charity has committed to the upkeep of all 3 AEDs in the schools and continues to help upgrade the community’s ability to save children’s lives, which made it pretty easy for BASE® employees to jump on board for such a great cause with many of the employees having children in the ADM school district.

BASE® is hoping to dedicate even more time to this fundraising event next year and hopes to top the $2,422 raised this year. BASE® presented Steve & Jessica Gomke, charity founders, with a check at a special dedication on July 15.

Jessica voiced her gratitude by saying, “Words cannot express how amazed we are by BASE® and the support they have shown John’s Charity! It is wonderful how much they give back to the community with their charity work. We are honored and hope to continue to grow our relationship with them for years to come”.

People interested in supporting this charity can learn more at www.johndgomkecharity.org.

About BASE®

Established in 1999, BASE® offers a variety of quality employee benefit products and services. Whether employers are looking to enrich their current benefit plans, off-set benefit cutbacks, or implement cost saving measures, BASE® works diligently to ensure that each plan meets the specific needs of each client.

BASE® offers a variety of plans to the self-employed and group employers across the country, which include the HRA, HRA+, and 125 Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP), Health Care Premium Reimbursement (HCPR)).

These plans are all portable benefits regardless of whether or not a company provides a group sponsored health plan. To find out more about HRAs and 125 Cafeteria Plans visit www.baseonline.com

Base

601 Visions Pkwy

Adel, Iowa 50003

Phone: (515) 993-5050

Website: www.baseonline.com

Schmitz Family Welcomed Back to Home

The Adel Volunteer Fire Department welcomed Larry and Sandy Schmitz to their new home in July.

Please watch your Adel mailboxes for the article being published in the August issue of Adel Living Magazine.

Adel Volunteer Fire Dept.
102 S. 10th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.adelfire.com

Lions Honor Fallen Soldier

Courtesy of Adel Lions:

Lions Honor Fallen Soldier

With very little pre-notice a group of 13 local Lions club members placed flags through Adel when it was learned that the Capt. Matthew G. Nielson funeral procession would travel through Adel Sunday en route to the Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter.

Nielson, 27, from Jefferson was killed in action June 29 in Iraq. His funeral was held in Jefferson.

Among those who placed the flags along Highway 169 south, were Jim Loynachan, Harold Smith, Jon MaAvoy, Tom Harblson, Kent McAdon, Keith Soffa, Darrell Bauman, DUsty Weeks, Larry Crannell, Ray Hempill, Jerry Roberts, Clay Porter and Tom Waltz.

Although the Lions had to use hammers and rods to drill holes in the ground for the flags, the group finished the task in about 15 minutes with time to spare before the procession moved through town.

Adel Lions Club
P.O. Box 103
Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 577-5642
Email: adellionsclub@gmail.com
Website: www.adellionsclub.org
Facebook: AdelLionsClub