Adel Fire Department Accepts Awards
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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
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
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
John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament – Photos Posted.
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
Jessica Gomke has posted photos from the 2nd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament held at the River Valley Golf Course On Saturday June 18th.
The photos can be viewed at: http://johndgomkecharity.org/events-gallery/
Overall Tournament Winners with a score of 54 are… Justin Christensen, Jared Johnston, Brent Heuer & Nathan Colson.
The full list of Winners can be found at: JohnDGomkeCharity.org.
It was a great day of golf for a great charity!
For more information on the great work done by this organization, visit JohnDGomkeCharity.org or call 515-314-9171.
Photos from The Van and Bonnie Show
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association:
The ADM Alumni Association has posted photos from the Van and Bonnie, WHO radio show.
On Friday, June 17th, Van and Bonnie broadcasted from the ADM High School.During the broadcast, Adel held a birthday party for Van and presented him with a ceremonial key to the city.
Van, who is a graduate of the Class of 1970 was visited by classmates and well wishers.
More photos can be found on the Alumni site at: http://admalumni.com
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, IA 50003
Website: http://admalumni.com
Van and Bonnie – A Thank You To the Volunteers and Community
All,
On behalf of the City, thank you to all those who helped make today’s Van & Bonnie Show broadcast from Adel a huge success.
There was quite a display of Adel history, personalities and pride today and much work went into the fantastic showcase for our community.
Thanks to the Service Clubs; Adel Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis all lent a helping hand serving rolls and coffee. (I believe the Lions Club wins the prize for best volunteer turn out, but there were some pretty early rising Rotarians and Kiwanis).
A special thank you to event organizers Dean Westergaard, Linda Boettcher, and Jackie Orton and mastermind Tim Canney for all their work in orchestrating the morning’s activities. Also, a great big thanks to Greg Dufoe and the ADM School staff for use of the Commons, what a great place for this event.
There were also countless others lending a hand; from Patrick’s to Marie at Adel Flower and Gifts and Dan Juffer at Horizon Printing – thank you.
Adel was showcased in a big way today and it certainly was a community effort. Today was why we all choose to live in Adel.
Thank you all very much.
Chad
Chad A. Bird
City Administrator
City of Adel
515-993-4525
Special Olympics Quad-athon – June 18th
Courtesy of Special Olympics Iowa:
Don’t miss the Quad-athon this Saturday, June 18 at the Dallas County Fairgrounds.
Teams will compete for the rights to a traveling trophy while raising money for Special Olympics Iowa athletes.
Teams of 10 (with two alternates) are encouraged to register before the event or the day of the competition.
Cost is $10 per person pre-registered. Forms are available online at www.soiowa.org under Support Us, Law Enforcement Torch Run and Upcoming Events.
Cost is $15 to register on the day of the event. Make all checks payable to Special Olympics of Iowa.
Checks and registration forms should be brought to the Dallas County Fairgrounds between 9 and 10 a.m. Saturday.
Van Harden’s Birthday Party – You’re all invited !!! (Update)
Courtesy of the City of Adel & the Adel Partners:
UPDATED:The Van & Bonnie show has been moved from the Courthouse Square to the High School commons area.
Van Harden’s birthday is Friday, June 17 – so his hometown of Adel is throwing a party in his honor.
And, Van & Bonnie will broadcast their morning show on WHO Radio live from the courthouse square (now at the HighSchool commons) in Adel.
Come out and join the fun Friday from 4:59 – 9:00 AM.
Main Street from 8th to 9th Streets will be locked off for this event.
Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee for 59 cents will be served – while they last.
Physical Sports Clinic
A physical sports clinic will be held at the Adel Mercy Medical Clinic in Adel on Tuesday, June 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 with all proceeds going to ADM Athletic Dept.
The clinic will be held at the Adel Mercy Medical Clinic.
Adel Mercy Medical Clinic
1120 Greene Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4656
Fax: (515) 993-4532
Van’s Birthday Bash – Friday, 17th on Main Street
Van Harden, who grew up in Adel, will bring his morning show of “Van & Bonnie” on WHO radio to the Adel courthouse on June 17th.
Van & Bonnie will be in Adel broadcasting from 4:59 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Main Street from 8th to 9th will be blocked off for this event.
Everyone is invited to stop by, watch the show, and wish Van a Happy Birthday!.
A Brick Street Classic Car Show, Thank you!
To the Adel Community,
A very special thank you to all who came out and supported the 7th Annual Brick Street Classic Car Show.
This show continues to demonstrate the love affair we have with our cars.
The Brick Street Classic Car Show is very unique in that it brings together such a special group of spectators and car enthusiast a like.
Whether you like to work on cars or just stroll and admire rides of a bygone era, this show has something for everyone.
Thank you to our sponsors; Brick Street Motors, R & L Insurance, Adel NAPA, Crowdy SS, Peoples Trust and Savings Bank, Horizon Printing, Wayne Reisetter – Dallas County Attorney and Modern Motors for their commitment to the community.
Thank you to the residents and spectators and to those that brought their cars down for the day, it was a great opportunity to show off and to “unveil” Adel’s new brick streets with this first festival of the year on the new square.
Thank you and here’s to next year.
Chad A. Bird
City Administrator
City of Adel
515-993-4525
John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
Join us for the 2nd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 18.
Two flights during each tee time, with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes in each flight.
Tee times are 7am & 1pm.
Prizes include a set of TaylorMade Irons, cash, gift cards, TV, and much more.
Entry fee is $65 per golfer or $250 per team which includes 18 holes, cart, and lunch.
Register online at johndgomkecharity.org or call 515-314-9171.
Journalist to Travel Route 6 Through Adel
Travel journalist, Marie Yolen-Cohen is taking a six week journey across Route 6 this summer.
She will be driving, blogging and collecting information for a Route 6 Travel Guidebook. You can track her progress on her Blog, StayOnRoute6.blogspot.com
US Route 6 (Highway 6 to us Adel old timers and Hickman Road to the kids) is the longest continuous transcontinental route in the USA.
Join her as she covers the original 3,652 miles. It promises to be quite a trip.
Final Brick Street Project Update
Chad Bird, Adel’s City Administrator has posted a public letter on the Brick Street Project.
As the project is wrapping up he addresses the final punch list and any concerns that might exist before the project is wrapped up.
The project has a four year maintenance bond that he discusses and along with the traffic and controls. Read the full letter on the Brick Street Updates page.
