Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards 

Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards 

Adel – Emma Foley, Sam Greiman and Bailey Renner were awarded the first Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards. They received their recognition during the Dallas County Fair Board Sponsorship Dinner on July 12, 2023. 

“The 4-H Senior Award is a joint effort between the Dallas County 4-H Foundation and the Dallas County 4-H Youth Committee.

The goal of the award is to provide assistance to senior members in creating their best future. We know some youth go to college, some go to trade school, some explore the world of work. These awards are to assist youth in designing their future,” Ella Moss Gross, Foundation President. 

“4-H has changed my perspective on what I’m capable of, taught me how to be a leader, and has given me many new experiences and opportunities to learn.” said Foley. Emma joined 4-H as a 4th grader. She participated in sewing, home improvement, and food and nutrition with her 4-H club, Sugar Grove Sunshine. Her skills gained through 4-H helped prepare her to chair and participate on many committees including Key Club and Dallas County Youth Council. She plans to use the award to pay for college expenses. 

“I have become a better public speaker, a better leader, and a better person through 4-H.” said Greiman. In seventh grade, Sam typically shielded away from speaking in front of large groups, now he considers public speaking one of his greatest strengths. This started with a communications project that took him to the state fair, where he received a gold award for his project. He has continued to grow as a leader and mentor as 4-H and FFA president. As club and FFA president, he is calm and relatable, like his 4-H leader. Sam plans to attend Iowa State University to pursue a degree in Agricultural Business. 

4-H allowed Bailey to gain leadership skills by fulfilling roles as club president, historian, and treasurer over the years. Being club treasurer has taught her how to manage and save money. She has baked pies for the 4-H pie auction every year to help make money for Dallas County 4- H and her club. She plans to use these skills to invest in her own culinary business in the future. 

“The joint award effort between the Dallas County 4-H Youth Committee and the Dallas County 4-H Foundation allows us to recognize the hard work and dedication of local members who have used their 4-H skills and experiences to ‘make the best better’,” said Emily Wynn, Youth 2 

Committee Chairperson. “We also are thankful for the many who support the 4-H Food Stand and Silent Auction conducted annually during the Dallas County Fair. Funds from these efforts support our senior awards as well as trips and educational experiences for our members and volunteers”. 

The Dallas County 4-H Program helps young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors. To volunteer or join the Dallas County 4-H program visit www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas 

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 Rotary Provides $1,200 for Books at Meadow View School

The Rotary Club of Adel President Bob Grove presented a check for $1,200 to ADM Meadow View Elementary School Principal Jodi Banse at its May 31 meeting to provide books for a new book vending machine.  

The vending machine doesn’t take money, though; students earn coins that allow them to choose a book as a reward for various academic, leadership, and character achievements throughout the year.

“The book vending machine matches the values of Meadow View as it promotes the love of reading!” Says Principal Banse.  

Students are excited about choosing their own books to keep that they have earned. The book vending machine is a fun way to celebrate reading.  

The machine has colored LED lights and talks when the coin is inserted, offering worlds of celebration.

Adel Rotary has long provided funds for literacy programs at ADM Schools and is pleased to support this innovative way to encourage more reading at Meadow View. 

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

Adel American Legion Post 464 Collecting Items for Veterans

Adel American Legion Post 464:

The Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 is helping collect needed items as noted on the poster for the DM VA Hospital and DM VA Community Resource & Referral Center to support veterans.

 The drop-off box is located at 1305 S. 15th Street, Adel, or call Shirley McAdon at (515) 993-4862 for pick up.

Check out the poster for volunteer opportunities, too.

Support the Veterans of Post 464 as they have supported our country and community with their service in the past and present.

American Legion
Post 464
119 N. 9th. Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4080
Facebook: facebook.com/americanlegionpost464

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

2023 Dallas County Foundation Grant Recipients

Courtesy of Dallas County Foundation:

The Dallas County Foundation (DCF) 2023 Grant Reception was held April 25th at the Redfield American Legion.

The Dallas County Foundation awarded $169,392.88 to 25 non-profits in Dallas County (2023 Grant Awards listing). 

Each year, grants are awarded to improve the quality of life to those fortunate enough to call Dallas County “home.”

In partnership with Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation (GGCGC), the Dallas County Foundation was awarded an additional $52,000.00 for broad-based community improvement projects making for a combined total of $169,392.82 in betterment grants in 2023.

“It was great to see all of these wonderful organizations come together yesterday to receive their grant funds.

We look forward to seeing all of your projects come to fruition.

A special thanks to Redfield American Legion post 261 for letting DCF conduct our awards ceremony at your facility”. -Suzanne Talley, DCF Development Director.

Since its inception in 2005, the DCF has awarded over $1,788,044 to over 290 projects in Dallas County! These grant dollars have been used to enhance large and small community organizations throughout the county. 
 
The DCF mission is to continue funding projects and local initiatives that strengthen our communities now and well into the future. 

Dallas County Foundation
P.O. Box # 46 | Adel, IA 50003
Website: DallasCountyFoundation.org
Facebook: dallascountyfoundation

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

Scooter’s Coffee Grand Opening January 13

New Store to Celebrate with Grand Opening Event on January 13

“Adel, IA, January 2, 2023 – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 708 Greene Street, Adel, Iowa.

To celebrate, the drive-thru location will be hosting a Grand Opening on Friday, January 13, where customers can get half off any drink when they pay with the Scooter’s Coffee mobile app! 

With the app, customers earn three “Smiles” for every dollar spent to collect toward free drinks for their loyalty. For quick and convenient ordering, Mobile Order Ahead is also available. Ordering ahead allows customers to customize their drinks in many ways, pay ahead, and pick up quickly at the drive-thru window.  

To pay with the app, customers simply need to link a credit card and tap “Pay in Stores” from the home screen. Then, if they choose to tip, they can select a custom amount or percentage prior to scanning their app. Customers also have the option to pay with cash or a gift card and still earn loyalty through the app by using the “Scan to Earn Loyalty” Only QR code. The app is available for download on the App Store or Google Play.

The drive-thru location is owned and operated by Chuck and Julie Gross. “

Scooter’s Coffee
708 Greene St | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (877) 719-1288
Website: www.ScootersCoffee.com”

2023 ADM Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The 2023 inductees into the ADM Alumni Hall of Fame have been announced.

2023 ADM Hall of Fame Inductees: 

Robert Liston – Adel Class of 1962
Bruce Pinkerton – Adel-DeSoto Class of 1979
Brett Glenn – Adel-DeSoto Class of 1985
Jared Grove – ADM Class of 2012
William Kimber – Administrator

These 5 honorees will be inducted into the ADM Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on August 10, 2023 at the ADM High School Auditorium.

Please join us in congratulating these honorees.

ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122 | Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.com
Facebook: ADMAlumniAssociation

Restoration Church is Moving!

Restoration Church is moving to 9147 Prospect Circle, Adel. They will begin meeting at their new location January 8!

Restoration Church
29147 Prospect Circle | Adel, Iowa
Phone: 515.517.0301
Website: www.RestorationAdel.Church
Email: info@RestorationAdel.church
Facebook: RestorationAdel
Twitter: twitter.com/RestorationAdel
Instagram: Instagram.com/RestorationAdel

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.”

Courtesy of Dallas County Iowa

Rosetta “Rosie” Peters Obituary – Services December 14

Courtesy of Caldwell Parrish:

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

Scouts Donate A “Ton” To Adel Food Pantry

10Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry would like to say THANK YOU to the Scouts and our generous community!

The annual Scout food drive brought in more than a ton of food! (2153 pounds!) WOW!

Joining together to help our neighbors was at the heart of our inception 40 years ago.

We are so grateful for all the support the community continues to provide.

Hours:
Monday 12 pm – 2 pm
Tuesday 12 pm– 2 pm
4th Monday of the Month – 5 pm to 6 pm

If you work during our open hours, please call to schedule an appointment.

Good Samaritan Food Pantry of Adel
215 N. 11th St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3760
Website: www.adelfoodpantry.com
Facebook: GSFPAdel

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 9^th 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

Courtesy of Caldwell Parrish:

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

2022 Annual ADM Alumni Golf Tournament August 12

There is STILL Time to Register!.

We have 50 teams registered and are accepting more teams.

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Alumni Association invites you to join them Friday, August 12th, 2022. 

9:00 am Shotgun Start at River Valley Golf.
Pre-registration is required to participate. Spots fill up quickly.Register Now! You DO NOT have to be an alumni. 
 
For more information see our website or contact Dick Wicks at (515) 971-3132.

2021 Tournament Winners: SCORE 54 – Adam O’Connor 2019, Micah Moyer 2018, Matthew West 2018, Seth Williamson 2019.

ADM Alumni Association
P.O. Box 122 | Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: www.admalumni.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