Audie Carman to Be Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Audie Carman of Dallas County will be inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 20.
Audie Carman will be recognized at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow the presentations.
What started as a simple question “What can I help with” turned into 15 years of volunteering as Swine superintendent for Audie Carman. He had many challenges along the way including having to quarantine all the pigs for 30 days due to an outbreak of erysipelas during the fair.
Even after Audie was no longer superintendent, he continued to support 4-H members by helping to get concrete in the swine barn, build rabbit cages and sponsor trophies for the fair. Dallas County 4-H would like to that Audie for all his years of service.
“Counties select inductees for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall 4-H program,” said Ann Torbert, regional director. Many inductees served as club leaders, youth mentors, fair superintendents or fair board members, Iowa State University Extension council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones, or ISU Extension staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment, and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years.
“Iowa 4-H volunteers and staff greatly impact our youth, and this is one way we can recognize them for their remarkable service and commitment,” said Tillie Good, staff and volunteer development manager, Iowa 4-H Youth Development.
The Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame was initiated in 2002 to help commemorate the 100th anniversary of 4-H. A summary of previous honorees will be on display at the 2023 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Exhibits Building.
Information about previous inductees to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame also is available on the Iowa 4-H Foundation website, organized by year and by county. Go to http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/ and select “What we do” followed by “Recognizing Service”
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
Adel UMC Wednesday Night Meal
Wednesday Night Meal at Adel United Methodist Fellowship Hall (Downstairs)
115 S. 10th 5-6:30 pm.
The Wednesday night meal is weekly.
All are Welcome! Free Will Donation
Adel United Methodist Church
115 South Tenth Street | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3791
Website: AdelUMC.org
Good Nutrition on a Budget
Adel, Iowa – A Good Nutrition on a Budget class was held on January 17th at the St. Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry, IA.
This class was in partnership with the Perry Food Pantry, which provides food security assistance to residents of Perry.
This class was attended by eight participants as well as two of the class’s organizers [Lois Hoger (Pantry Director) and Rosa Gonzalez (Human Sciences Extension Field Specialist), pictured]. Childcare and Spanish interpretation services were offered; however, these services were not utilized during this class. Participants also had the choice of a Venison Bean Soup, Vegetable Bean Soup, and refreshments to enjoy during the presentation.
Good Nutrition on a Budget is a cost-free class that teaches strategies for menu planning, smart shopping, using USDA’s MyPlate as a guideline for healthy eating, increasing physical activity, and incorporating delicious, nutritious recipes into their diet.
The participants were engaged, asked questions, expressed appreciation, and communicated interest in future programming. Beyond the Good Nutrition on a Budget presentation, several of the class participants were interested in a cooking demonstration so I provided a vegetable cutting demonstration, gave cooking tips, and talked through the basics of foodsafe practices. Participants also asked for meal-planning tips in single-person households, so at the end of the class we played a 15-minute Mini-Lesson of “Cooking For One Or Two” from our Stay Independent course.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Dallas County purchased and donated forty Healthy and Homemade Cookbooks to the Perry Food Pantry: twenty of them in English, and twenty in Spanish. Participants of this class received a no-cost cookbook to take home, with the remaining cookbooks being made available for clients at the Perry Food Pantry. Additionally, participants took home a no-cost bimetallic stemmed thermometer to aid their home food safety, courtesy of ISU Department of Human Sciences.
Healthy and Homemade Cookbooks are available on the Extension Store in English, Spanish, as a monthly calendar, and as a cookbook for children. To learn more: Healthy & Homemade Cookbook – A collection of recipes from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach (iastate.edu)
For more information or questions about the program contact Tom Keinert at tkeinert@iastate.edu or 515-721-7824.
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
New Location for RCI Builders
The new year is full of new adventures for RCI Builders!
Our Showroom has moved to a new location – 28059 Fairgrounds Road (next to the new ISU Extension Office and Raccoon River Preschool!)
It’s always been important to us that the material selection process be fun and stress-free!
That’s why we’re excited to continue displaying the latest in cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and tile, so our remodeling clients can conveiniently make selections and utilize our complimentary design services.
We are currently booking projects for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024.
Call us at 515-490-3791 to discuss your project today!
RCI Builders
28059 Fairgrounds Rd. | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 314-5650
Email: martyradke@rcibuildersinc.com
Website: RCIBuildersInc.com
Facebook: RCIBuilders
Dallas County Unveils New Brand Identity
“Dallas County releases a brand-new identity, which includes a new county logo and identity system.
Post Date: 11/04/2022
Dallas County unveiled a logo that ties together both the rich history of the county with the strong modern growth of its communities. The classic seal design serves as a visual representation of Dallas County and instantly identifies the county government branch.
Powerful fonts and a modern color scheme are characteristic to nature and conservation, while the history, recreation and agriculture of the county are depicted within the illustrations.
The center of the seal contains the unmistakable dome of the Dallas County courthouse. The hands on the clock are situated at 6:47 or 18:47, a nod at the date to which the county was organized.
To the left of the courthouse dome, furrowed fields represent the county’s agricultural history. To the right, a winding path represents both the Raccoon River Water Trail, a 30.8-mile-long tributary of the Des Moines River and the Racoon River Valley Paved Trail, the longest paved trail in the nation. The trees to the left and right represent the county’s growth and fertility.
Board of Supervisor Mark Hanson stated “The new logo helps unify how the public identifies the county. It creates greater consistency among county departments and committees to better serve our citizens,” he said. “Anything we produce has the same look and feel and consistency that helps increase awareness of county programs and services”.
The County’s new brand will be implemented over several months to exhaust the current inventory held within departments. Phase one will include an update and redesign of the county website and electronic based materials. Phase two will include vehicle/equipment decals and additional signage.
The new logo, designed by local graphic artist, Dana Brown Designs, was created through a committee of county employees who played an active role in the selection of the final design.”
Rosetta “Rosie” Peters Obituary – Services December 14
Rosetta “Rosie” Peters
January 27, 1927 – December 10, 2022
“Rosetta Marie Peters, 95, passed away peacefully at the Taylor House surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Adel from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., with family present from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren in Rural Adel. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Rosetta (Rosie) was born on January 27, 1927 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Tiberius Ulysses (T.U.) and Elta Schaefer Reed. She was the youngest of four kids TU and Elta raised.
Her dad was a traveling pastor and would fill in at a church on an interim basis. As a result, Rosie attended the following six schools while growing up: Washington Township in Dallas County, Maxwell schools, Colfax #2 – a one-room school in Dallas County, a one-room school in Clarke County, Osceola High School and eventually graduating at age 17 from Linden High School in 1944.
She attended McPherson College in Kansas for her freshman year. It was during WWII and the area was short on teachers. At age 18, she was recruited to teach in a one-room schoolhouse near Marquette, Kansas.
Rosie returned home, lived in Des Moines and worked at Central Life Insurance Company.
In 1947 she headed west where she lived and worked in Pasadena, California. Her high school sweetheart, Darrell Peters, missed her so much, he and his friend, Theron “Pud” Barnett hitched a ride to California to bring her home.
Darrell asked Rosie to marry him and she accepted, however, Rosie being nine months older, Darrell’s mom, Mildred Peters, had them wait until they were both the same age. Darrell turned 20 on October 5th and they were married one week later, October 12, 1947.
Rosie and Darrell farmed in Dallas County until his health conditions caused them to move from the farm and into town.
In 1955 they bought the Maid-Rite in Adel and ran it until 1962. Rosie worked at the Iowa Power and Light (IPALCO) customer service office in Adel for three years.
In 1965 Rosie became the secretary to the Adel High School principal, Mr. Bly. When Mr. Norenberg became principal in 1970 she continued as his secretary until 1977.
After three years as a real estate agent Rosie worked at the License Plate division of Iowa Department of Transportation until she retired in 1992.
Rosie enjoyed gathering with the morning coffee gals, hosting family gatherings, church activities, her exercise classes at Dallas County Hospital, following the grandkids and great-grandkids activities and many summers at Happy Acres / Diamond Head Lake.
Some of Rosie’s life highlights were: chaperone to Mr. Niemeyer’s Adel Tigerette athletic teams from 1965 – 1977; tandem skydiving for her 80th birthday (2007) in Eloy, AZ; making quilts for her grandkids; and at Christmas making date roll from her mom’s recipe for her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Darrell, siblings Eva (Verle) York, Cecil (Helen) Reed, Walter Reed, Harlan Reed (at birth) and sister-in-law Dolores (Roger) Horn.
She is survived by her sons Jim (Pam) Peters of Adel and Jon (Kim) Peters of Panora; grandson Grant (Nicki) Peters, great-grandsons Corbin (6) and Crew (3) of Urbandale; Granddaughter Kristie (Justin) Schaul, great-granddaughters Finley (13) and Reese (10) of Adel; Granddaughter Kelsey (Scott) Hughes, great-granddaughters Ellie (12), Kilee (11) and great-grandson Ray (9) of Perry; sister-in-law Dorothy Kelly Reed of Vermillion, SD; many nieces and nephews; and many friends in Adel, throughout the country and in Germany.
The family would like to thank the Taylor House staff who cared for Rosie during her final days.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren, 24529 J Ave, Adel, IA 50003 or a charity of your choice.
To send flowers to the family of Rosetta “Rosie” Peters, please visit our floral store.” – Posted online on December 10, 2022
Caldwell Parriash
Funeral Home & Cremation
Adel Time Capsule Ceremony October 9
Courtesy of Adel Chamber:Adel’s observance of its demi semi cept centennial (175 years) continues with the traditional burial of a time capsule.
Mayor Jim Peters will preside over this event scheduled for October 9th at 2:00 in the southwest corner of Kinnick Feller Park.
The time capsule site will eventually be marked with a headstone labeled “To be opened in 2122”.
The time capsule vault is approximately 14 inches square and 14 inches deep. Large enough to hold a considerable amount of Adel memorabilia.
Boxes labeled “Time Capsule” are located at city hall and the library. Adel citizens and businesses are encouraged to bring items to the event or drop them off.
Suggested items:
- Families; family pictures, family histories, car keys, house keys, old TV remotes, money, bitcoins
- Businesses: business cards, menus, interest rates info from local banks,
- Civic organizations: membership rosters, pictures, histories
- Gardeners: seeds
City of Adel
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
301 S. 10th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: www.adeliowa.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CityofAdelIowa
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 73, 301 S. | 10th St., 2nd Floor | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-5472
Email: chamber@AdelPartners.Org
Website: www.adelpartners.org
Facebook: AdelPartnersChamberOfCommerce
Linda Wentland Celebration of Life Aug 27th
Linda Lee Wentland (née Veldman) passed away Monday, August 22nd, at her home in Adel, Iowa.
Linda was a devoted wife to her husband of 45 years, Allen, and a proud and loving mother to her seven children.
Linda’s life was full of love and family, and nothing was more important to her than her children and grandchildren.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Richard and Shirley Veldman, Linda came from a large family with her three brothers and four sisters, before going on to start her own.
Creative and spirited, Linda enjoyed sewing, baking, and working in her garden, tending the beautiful flowers that made her happy.
She enjoyed collecting things that made her smile, ranging from keychains and clocks, to memorabilia of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, of which she was a lifelong fan.
She will be remembered as a caring and loving mother, raising and guiding not only her own children, but the many others she babysat, took under her wing, or supported in all their hopes and dreams.
Linda will be greatly missed, but her memory and legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, and all the lives she touched while on her journey.
Linda is survived by her husband, Allen; her children, Nicholas, Justin, Trisha, Sadie, Alyssa, Nicole, and Sharissa; her grandchildren, Michael, Serena, Alexavior, Aries, Arwyn, and Gwendolyn; and her siblings, Michael, David, Donna, Kathleen, Barbara, and Todd.
She is preceded in passing by her father, Richard; mother, Shirley; and sister, Joyce.
A celebration of life will be held at the Adel Public Library Community Room on Saturday, August 27th, from 3 pm to 6 pm.
In the spirit of Linda, please come as you are. Should you choose, wear red in honor.
Please Direct Flowers or Memorial Contributions to 612 Prairie St. del Iowa 50003
Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
8201 Hickman Road |Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: (515) 276-0551 | Fax: (515) 251-4830
Website:CaldwelParrish.com
Women’s Bible Study – Mondays at 6
We are studying the smaller books of the Bible, 1-2 chapters per week with discussion questions from the Serendipity Bible.
We meet at the First Christian Church in Adel. All are welcome to join us. No need to register.
You do not need a Bible. If you would like a Bible one can be provided.
For more info, call Vicki (515) 250-9730.
Hannah Rose Photography LLC
28958 Prospect Ave.
Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 971-6435
Website: HannahRosePhotoLLC.com
Offering family, couple, senior, boudoir, equine portraiture, pet fine art, and more!
Roots Nutrition Ribbon Cutting March 18
Courtesy of Adel Adel Chamber:
Join the Adel Partners Chamber March 18th, in person or on Facebook Live to cut the ribbon and welcome Roots Nutrition to Adel.
Roots Nutrition is a smoothie and juice bar preparing delightful Smoothies, Boosted Energy Drinks, & Aloe Shots in Adel, Iowa.
Menu: Roots Nutrition Adel Menu
Roots Nutrition
102 S. 7th St. | Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-4401-9485
kayli.m.david@gmail.com
Facebook: RootsAdelNutrition
Hours:
MWF – 7 am – 1:30 pm
Fridays until 2 pm
ISU Ext Recognizing the Parent-Child Relationship Podcast
Recognizing the Parent-Child Relationship
The relationships that parents have with their children can be some of the strongest bonds ever.
Parents are the first educators of their children, so they have a big responsibility to provide the guidance, safety, and protection that allows their children to grow and develop into healthy children, teens, and eventually, adults!
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
ADM Alumni Victory Bell Fundraising Project
The Alumni Association is grateful for the community’s continued support in its fundraising efforts
P.C. Fixers
William Zika
125 s. 5th St. |Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4595
Benefit For Mike Enos February 25th
Benefit For Mike Enos, Friday February 25th, at Country Lane Lodge, 29300 Prospect Circle, Adel Iowa.
Doors open at 5:30 pm for Silent Auction. Live Auction at 7:00 pm.
Mike Enos was involved in an explosion accident at home on 12/16/21. He is currently in the ICU Burn Unit in Iowa City.
He has 3rd degree burns that cover 81% of his body. Since the accident, Mike has undergone several lengthy surgeries each week and has many more to come.
Mike will be in the burn unit for approximately 100 days and then will be transferred to an intensive therapy rehab facility for an unknown amount of time.
Mike is a loving father of two beautiful girls, Claire and Grace and a loving husband to his wife, Tanya. He is the owner of Waukee Power Equipment, a board member of Waukee Chamber of Commerce and is a proud supporter of Adel and Waukee communities.
He has always been one to help others, no matter the circumstance. He also enjoys fishing, traveling and is an avid lawnmower racer. We hope to see you there! Prayers foe Mike Enos and his Family
If you would like to help Mike and the family, a benefit fund for Mike has been set up at Lincoln Savings Bank.
Benefit info:
Make checks payable to Tanya Enos.
In the memo put Mike Enos Benefit.
Mail to:
Lincoln Savings Bank
312 Nile Kinnick Drive S
Adel, Iowa 50003
Waukee Power Equipment
112 Hickman Rd. |Waukee, IA 50263
Phone: (515) 987-2222
Website: IowaPowerEquipment.com
Facebook: WaukeePowerEquipment
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
A reminder that the food pantry in Adel is open Monday and Tuesday from Noon – 2 pm and the fourth Monday of the month from 5 – 6 pm.
There are no income guidelines and no cost for the food.
Non-perishable items and fresh items are available.
We’re open to all residents living in the Adel & Van Meter school Districts, Linden, Dexter, and Redfield.
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday – 12 pm to 2 pm
4th Monday of Month – Evening 5 pm – 6 pm
Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Adel
215 N. 11th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3760
Website: www.adelfoodpantry.com
Facebook: GSFPAdel
New Adel Business – World Liquors & Tobacco
In November, Adel welcomed World Liquors & Tobacco + Vapors to town.
They have a large selection of Wine, Beer, and hard-to-find Spirits, plus snacks, tobacco and vapor products.
The shop is located at 918 Court Street in the former Drivers License building.
Hours: Monday thru Sunday 9 am – 10 pm.
World Liquors & Tobacco + Vapors
918 Court St.
Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-1120
Facebook: World-Liquor-Tobacco-Vapors-Adel
World Liquors & Tobacco + Vapors
918 Court St.
Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-1120
Facebook: World-Liquor-Tobacco-Vapors-Adel
Hours: Monday thru Sunday 9 am – 10 pm
“We are glad to open a new location in Adel, IA. Please Stop by and see our fine selection of Beer, Wine, & Spirits. We will also be carrying a large selection of tobacco and vapor products.”
American Legion Penoach Post 464
Adel American Legion Post 464:
Adel Mayor Jim Peters and Post 464 member welcomed WWII Veteran Cliff Stump to Adel with the Key to the City and a tour and reception.
Attached are some additional pictures of Cliff’s visit.
It is a privilege to honor our WWII Vets while they are still among us.
Cliff Stump and Carroll York were hosted by Mayor Jim Peters at the American Legion Penoach Post 464 Hall on Friday to hear about the experiences of Adel’s own two WWII vets who served in the European Theater.
Our gratitude for their service was expressed by all who attended. Cliff is pictured at left, Mayor Peters in the center, and Carroll at right.
The American Legion Penoach Post 464 Color Guard formed up prior to the ADM -Atlantic football game, Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at ADM Tiger Stadium in Adel.
The flag was raised to the strains of the Star Spangled Banner played by the ADM High School Marching Band. ADM was victorious in their Homecoming game 40-16!
Pictured left to right are Kent McAdon, Wayne Schiefelbein, Phil Andeberg, Jerry Bond, Tim Smith, Steve Keller, Jay Cornwell, and Tom Waltz
Articles and Photos courtesy of American Legion Penoach Post 464:
American Legion Penoach Post 464
Post 464 119 N. 9th. St. | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4080
Facebook: AmericanLegionPost464
