Adel Auto Parts Earns Second Five Star Excellence Award
Adel Auto Parts (NAPA) earns highest honor, the exclusive NAPA Five Star Excellence Award for the second year in a row!
More than 3,000 independent NAPA store owners in the U.S. compete to earn this distinction each year.
Five Star excellence status is awarded based on achievement in sales growth, store presentation, wholesale marketing, and education and training.
“Five Star Excellence means a store is among NAPA’s elite- the very best of the best,” said NAPA President Bob Susor . “A considerable amount of hard work goes into achieving this level of recognition. Five Star Excellence stores are committed to exceeding their customers’ expectation every day. At the same time, they maintain a critical focus on meeting their Key objectives.”
“Earning Five Star Excellence is an incredible honor,” says John Standley, owner of Adel Auto Parts, Corp. “We couldn’t have done it without our customers and community. Their loyalty to the NAPA brand helped us reach this level of success.”
Congratulations to John Standley and his staff on receiving this award again in 2010!
Adel Auto Parts Corp.
809 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3212
Cell: (515) 979-5976
Operation Gratitude Says Thank You to Adel
The Adel Auto Parts Corporation received warm thanks for collecting Operation Gratitude donations last fall.
Adel Auto Parts Corp. collected items from around the community, including a special donation collected by students in the ADM School District.
In the Thank You letter from Operation Gratitude a Private First Class wrote:
“I cannot express to you how great it feels to come home after a long day of running missions to find a care package full of love sitting on your bunk. You are exhausted from wearing 50 plus pounds of armor for hours on end, then you open the package, see all that love, and are rejuvenated and ready to face the world again. It may sound small but it really does help enormously. Our location doesn’t have a real PX so we rely on the support of people at Operation Gratitude for the items we need–not to mention the morale boosting items such as cookies or candy. You all are the true heroes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Read the full letter from President Carolyn Blashek.
Adel Auto Parts Corporation
809 Main Street • Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3212
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Website: www.AdelAutoParts.com
Adel Hero Nile Kinnick named Big Ten Icon
Iowa’s only Heisman Trophy winner and Adel hero Nile Kinnick has been named Big Ten Icon No. 7, Big Ten officials announced Tuesday, January 18th.
The native of Adel, Iowa stood just 5-foot-8 and weighed 170 pounds, but did it all for the Hawkeyes, serving as a halfback, defensive back and punter on the football team, and was the basketball team’s second-leading scorer as a sophomore.
As a senior, Kinnick was elected the University of Iowa’s class president. On the football field, the 1939 Hawkeyes were known as “The Ironmen,” still regarded as one of the best teams in school history and Kinnick earned much of the credit.
In all, Kinnick accounted for 107 of Iowa’s 130 points – and that was just on offense. Defensively, Kinnick set a new Iowa record with eight interceptions that still stands today.
Kinnick’s jersey number 24 is one of only two numbers retired by the Hawkeyes. He was inducted into the inaugural class of the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.
Kinnick not only won the Heisman Trophy, but was a consensus first team All-American, the winner of the Chicago Tribune’s Silver Football, as the Big Ten’s Most Valuable Player; the Walter Camp Award; the Maxwell Award; and the Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year, trumping New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio and boxing champion Joe Louis.
At the Heisman dinner in New York, two years before the United States entered World War II, Kinnick delivered a passionate, patriotic speech that reportedly caused the 700 people in attendance to give him a standing ovation. The Boston Post’s Bill Cunningham covered the event and wrote, “This country’s OK as long as it’s producing Nile Kinnicks. The football part is incidental.”
At his graduation the following spring, Kinnick delivered the commencement speech for the university’s class of 1940. He turned down several opportunities to play professional football and a contract offer from the Yankees, and elected to attend Iowa law school, where he was third in his class after one year. Kinnick joined the Naval Air Reserve in 1941 and was training to be a fighter pilot. He died in June 1943 during a routine training flight off the coast of Venezuela.
The Big Ten Icons series continues Sunday at 4:30 p.m. with a profile of the revered 1939 Heisman Trophy winner and namesake of the Hawkeyes’ football stadium.
Welcome to the Community: Handsome Hounds Board & Grooming
Adel, Iowa has a new business to celebrate!
Handsome Hounds Pet Grooming offers the newest techniques and products for grooming large and small dogs and cats.
Check out the new website at AdelGroomingBoarding.com to find out more about this home-based pet grooming business.
Join us in welcoming owner Laura Juffer and Handsome Hounds Board & Grooming to Adel, Iowa!
Handsome Hounds Board and Grooming
23266 268th Lane | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4466
Email: HoundsGroomer@gmail.com
Website: AdelGroomingBoarding.com
Facebook: Handsome-Hounds-Boarding-and-Grooming
ADM Graduate Develops Breast Cancer Vaccines
Courtesy of Marie Hansen, Adel Flowers and Gifts
Amanda Laust, ADM graduate- Class of 1999, has received her PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.
As an ADM student, Amanda participated in volleyball, basketball, track, marching band, concert band, jazz band, mock trial, group and individual speech, and drama.
After high school, Amanda graduated with Highest Distinction and with Honors in Biology from the University of Iowa.
During graduate school at the University of Califnornia, Irvine, she was a Teaching Assistant for several classes, gave lectures on Immunology to graduate classes, and mentored undergraduate and high school students.
With her new distinction, Amanda will be a Project Scientist continuing her work developing breast cancer vaccines.
When asked why she chose to focus on breast cancer Amanda stated,
“I think it was a combination of things. I have aunts who have passed away from breast cancer, but also, it’s such a devastating disease and although there are some therapies that have demonstrated success, we still have a long way to go to truly “cure” people.
Ultimately I came to graduate school with the hope to study something that I felt would be directly applicable to improving the human condition, and working in Dr. Nelson’s lab on breast cancer vaccines seemed the perfect fit.”
Amanda has published 5 scientific papers during graduate school, and was a recipient of a National Cancer Institute Cancer Biology Pre-doctoral Training Grant from 2008-2010.
Congratulations to Amanda Laust on her accomplishments. Please join us in celebrating a victorious ADM Tiger!
2011 Hall of Fame Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee has announced the 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees!
This year’s inductees will be honored at the ADM Alumni’s All Class Reunion August 12th, 2011, joining 40 members in the ADM Hall of Fame.
The 2011 inductees are:
- John M. Burket, Minburn Class of 1953
- Michelle Cutler, Class of 1988
- Tim Daugherty, Class of 1970
- Wayne Taylor, Central Dallas Class of 1960
Congratulations to the 2011 ADM Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees!
ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
John D. Gomke Charity Donates AED to ADM Schools
On December 13th and 14th Jessica Gomke of the John D. Gomke Charity donated two Zoll AED Defibrillators to the ADM Elementary and DeSoto Intermediate schools.
Faculty at the school were shown how to properly use the Zoll AED Defibrillators on children and adults in a presentation given by Dallas County EMT Mike Thomason.
The Zoll AED was created to be simple to use. With voice commands and lighted prompts, it walks responders through each step of CPR and only allows shock to be administered if needed.
Mike outlined that compression is the most important aspect of CPR. Studies show that compressions allow oxygenated blood to pump through the body without the need of mouth to mouth. It is more important to prop the individuals head up and complete 100, 2 inch deep compressions in one minute until the person wakes up.
As heart failure is uncommon in children, the AED will be most helpful should a child stop breathing. The automated commands will guide responders through the steps of CPR, track the efforts made, and create a report EMT providers will be able to use to assess the patience once they arrive on scene.
Mike went on to explain that “AEDs like this one will save more lives than I will in a lifetime because [paramedics] will always be at least 5 minutes away.”
The John D. Gomke Charity was started by Jessica and Steve Gomke after their infant son John passed away at 33 days old due to CPR complications. The charity raises funds to offer free child and infant CPR and First Aid certification classes.
Wells Fargo Bank Donates $5,000 to Adel Stage
On December 13th representatives from the Wells Fargo Bank in Adel, Iowa made a special donation to the community.
Jessica Gomke, AVP and Manager of the Adel branch of the Wells Fargo Bank, along with representatives Travis Etchison, Jim Sheriff, and Mark Osborne, presented a check for $5,000 to Rob Burditt of the Adel Chamber of Commerce for the Adel Community Stage Project.
The community stage, located at the corner of Main and 10th Street, is used year round as a gathering place for families, weddings, and events.
Jessica Gomke stated that the stage “worked so well [for the Holiday Open House.] It is a great community area for events like the Open House and a great project for Adel.“
Travis Etchison remarked, “We’ve got great customers and employees. Wells Fargo want to contribute and be involved in the community. Anyway we can be of help, just let us know!”
The $5,000 donation will help complete the final steps of the project, scheduled to finish in early 2011.
Terry Visits Baldon & Son Hardware
As the weather gets nicer, I start getting the home remodeling bug.
My house is in a constant state of change and this spring I decided to build a new room. Thank goodness for Baldon & Son Hardware in Adel!
The staff at Baldon’s is very helpful and friendly. Every time I came in I was welcomed and assisted right away.
Some trips I knew what I needed, other times I needed help troubleshooting. Many of my plumbing plunders over the years have been fixed by making a short visit to Baldon’s.
One of the best things about Baldon and Son Hardware is location. It never fails, I’ll be in the middle of a project, covered in dirt or paint, and the one thing I need, I don’t have.
To run to Des Moines takes the time to clean up, drive in, find a parking space, find the part (without help), drive back, and put my work clothes back on. All said and done I’m looking at 2 or 3 hours of project time lost. Running to Baldon’s and back takes 10 minutes max.
With the helpful service, reasonable prices and saving on gasoline, that’s a great deal in my book.
The room is done and looks great. Now I just need a set of doorknobs… Baldon’s here I come!
– Terry
Baldon and Son Hardware
409 S 6th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4113
Terry Visits Patrick’s Restaurant
I love telling my friends about the restaurants I find on my travels. Trying new and exciting places is always a good thing.
But sometimes I want traditional, down-home cooking. That’s when I head to Patrick’s.
I’ve eaten at Patrick’s Restaurant many times this month. I enjoyed breakfast on two different occasions.
Nothing beats diner-style hash browns with onions and cheese. (It’s a special request item but they were happy to indulge me.)
I had lunch with family, my Grandmother loved the Chicken Pot Pie soup and my brother in-law liked the pork tenderloin sandwich with onion rings.
I had dinner at Patrick’s just a few nights ago. The service was excellent! As soon as I sat down the waitress greeted me and filled my coffee cup. It’s nice to see that customer service remains strong in Adel! They serve a great Prime Rib on Friday nights. My friend enjoyed the ribs. I recommend saving room for dessert, the pie is awesome.
So, if you’re looking for comfort food, head to Patrick’s. It’s affordable, tastes great, offers a wide range of options and the service is always friendly and efficient.
– Terry
Patrick’s Restaurant
211 South 7th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3884
Terry Visits Parks in Adel, Iowa
I love Iowa summers. Each year I dust off my picnic basket, grab my trusty plaid blanket, and head out in search of the perfect shade tree.
Adel is home to nice parks. I started the season at Island Park for a little fishing. I’m not very good at it but I’m very good at relaxing. I checked out the historic bridge that spans over the dam, it’s a view worth seeing!
I also spent an evening at the Kinnick-Feller Park and Adel Municipal Pool. The park is a fun place to plan a get together with a few gazebos and lots of equipment for the kids.
There is a waterway entry point for the brave interested canoeing or kayaking. Personally, I prefer the chlorinated waters of the pool, it’s a great way to spend a summer night in Adel.
Once the rain stopped I got to enjoy an afternoon with family and friends at Evans Park. The kids got to play on the new slides and swings while the adults relaxed in the sun. We finished the day with a game of volleyball. Next time I’ll bring my Frisbee golf discs and try out the new course.
So grab your sunscreen, head outside, and enjoy another Iowa summer in Adel, Iowa!
– Terry
Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail Tourism in Adel, Iowa
Courtesy of the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
Does your business want to take advantage of the 125,000 annual Raccoon River Valley Trail tourists?
Then participate in the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Dinner and Auction!
RRVTA Board members are now seeking donations for the live and silent auctions held during the banquet.
This is a great opportunity to show this prime group of tourists what Adel has to offer. In previous intereviews with the RRVT we have learned that we don’t have to give cyclists a reason to ride, we just have to give them a reason to stop in Adel!
Contact Allan Sieck, RRVTA Board member by phone at (515) 436-7450, or via e-mail at hensbob@gmail.com, to find out more about this great opportunity!
Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
402 Main Street – Suite 1
Cooper, Iowa 50009
Phone: (515) 386-5488
Website: www.raccoonrivervalleytrail.org
Adel Brick Streets Ribbon Cutting
The Adel Brick Street Project is coming to an end for the 2010 season.
To honor this historic occasion, the City of Adel held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the corner of Main and 9th street.
This coincides with the opening of the intersection and full access on Main.
Due to the upcoming weather, the project will finished in the early Spring. For the official wrap-up on the street project, please read the City’s open letter to the community.
DiscoverAdel has over 800 photos chronicling this year’s progress in the Project Photo Gallery.
November 19th, 2010
Good Morning,
On this bright sunny day, I am happy to report that the intersection of Court Street and 9th Street has opened for traffic as has the first half block of 9th Street south to the Adel Health Mart. There are still a few details to clean up and a little sidewalk left to pour – but the streets are open in this area.
Schedule for today and into next week include continued general clean up of the entire site and installation of storm sewer intakes.
Brick work is continuing south and will be to the intersection of Main Street today. Saturday and Monday work will commence on laying brick in the intersection and transition areas along Main Street. At this time it is likely Main Street will be open in time for Thanksgiving.
Work continues on lighting and wiring – I do not have a date for completion of that work yet.
Be sure to stop in the Health Mart today as not only do they have street access again, they are celebrating their annual open house from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
(Please note in this area, traffic will be allowed to move south on 9th Street and should exit the area via the alley. This will provide a “circular” driving pattern in the area and aid in traffic control.)
Have a great week.
Chad
Chad A. Bird
City Administrator
City of Adel
515-993-4525
Adel Brick Streets Projected To Finish In Two Weeks
The city will open Court Street and traffic will be allowed on 9th to the alley on Thursday, November 18th.
Adel’s Brick Street Project is starting to wrap up.
At the Tuesday, Brick Street Meeting Chad Bird, the Adel City Administrator, outlined the progress of the remaining street work.
Crews are working hard to finish 9th Street and the remaining intersections at Main and Prairie.
Weather forecasts are favorable that all of the major work will be completed in the next two weeks allowing traffic back on 9th street and the downtown area.
A Reopening Ceremony will be held when the Main Street intersection is drivable. DiscoverAdel will post that date once it is determined.
The street lights are scheduled to be delivered in early December. Installation will be dependent upon the weather. The lights were reordered due to the wrong order being sent to Adel.
There are a few minor checklist items that will need to addressed in the spring, as was previously reported. Crews will be scheduled in April to address those changes which will have no impact on use-ability of the roads.
DiscoverAdel.com will continue to post updates and photos until the end of the project.
To see a gallery of the project and view the daily updates, check out the Brick Street Updates page or click on the Hard Hat located at the top right side of this site.
City of Adel Urges Safety During Brick Street Construction Project
Officials with the City urged residents and Downtown business patrons to be mindful of increased construction traffic in the work zone of the Brick Street Project.
Recently there have been episodes of pedestrians walking into wet cement.
Manatt’s Project Manager Cameron Green said “Pedestrians need to be mindful that this is a construction zone and that there is a lot of activity with crews working on multiple areas at a time.”
Green further commented that in this last push to get the project wrapped up before winter, there is increased activity with many crews and pieces of equipment moving in every direction.
City Administrator Chad Bird asked that all residents and pedestrians be respectful of the work zone, and for the safety and well being of all involved, to remain outside of the orange safety fence area.
Chad A. Bird
City Administrator
City of Adel
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: cbird@adeliowa.org
Website: www.adeliowa.org
Adel Brick Street Meeting Thursday, October 21st
Please join us Thursday, October 21st for an informative meeting about the historic Adel Brick Street Project.
The meeting will be held at Adel City Hall at 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
This public forum meeting is a great opportunity for business owners and community members to ask any questions related to the Brick Street project.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact Adel City Administrator Chad Bird regarding your questions or concerns.
You can also view updates and photos of the project on DiscoverAdel’s Brick Street Update page.
Chad A. Bird
City Administrator
City of Adel
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: cbird@adeliowa.org
BASE Offers Complimentary Benefit Analysis Businesses
Whether businesses are looking to enrich current benefit plans or implement cost saving measures, BASE in Adel, Iowa is offering a complimentary benefit analysis.
Businesses taking advantage of this complimentary service will be able to outline the savings that can be seen by utilizing any one of the benefit options available.
BASE does not sell health insurance, however they offer a variety of health benefit plans that include a wide variety of services such as HRAs, FSA, Dependent Care Assistance, and more.
BASE will work directly with employers interested in this complimentary service or with their broker. Take advantage of your complimentary benefit analysis today!
BASE
601 Visions Pkwy
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5050
Website: www.baseonline.com
T&T Auto Repair October Oil Change Special
Is your automobile ready for another Iowa winter?
This is the time to schedule your vehicle for a oil change and tune up before the weather takes a turn!
All October long, T&T Auto will perform an oil change for $27.95.
This includes having all the fluids topped-off, inspection of the air filter, and check of the tire pressure.
T&T Auto also offers state-of-the-art vehicle diagnostics, brake service, recommended and preventative maintenance schedules, tune-ups, and much more.
Give the mechanics a call or stop by the shop to schedule your appointment and get your car or truck ready for winter driving!
T & T Auto Repair
20285 260th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-954-9058 or 515-326-0241
