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

2022 ADM Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The 2022 inductees into the ADM Alumni Hall of Fame have been announced.

2022 ADM Hall of Fame Inductees: 

Jon Hoy – Adel Class of 1955

Brad Person – Adel-DeSoto Class of 1988

Rachel Harada – ADM Class of 2011

Jordon Grove – ADM Class of 2013

These 4 alumni will be formally inducted on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. during the ADM All Alumni Reunion.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

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

Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Courtesy of Adel 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

Monarch Poured Walls

Adel Real Deals Ribbon Cutting November 4

Courtesy of Adel Real Deals:

Join the Adel Partners Chamber November 4th, with Susie and Amanda for the Ribbon Cutting welcoming Real Deals to Adel.

“Real Deals is a locally-owned home décor & clothing boutique that’s big on positive vibes and small on prices.

We hand-pick pieces for every personal style and season, with new items arriving daily!”

 
Clocks | Seasonal | Mirrors | Wall Art | Tops | Dresses | Jewelry | Jeans & Much, Much, More!

“Irresistible prices on home décor & the latest fashion & accessories.

There’s inspiration around every corner in our locally-owned shoppe!

Adel Real Deals
211 S. 7th St. | Adel Iowa 50003
Website: RealDeals.net/Adel
Facebook: Real Deals-Adel Iowa

Hours:
Thurs & Friday 10 – 6 pm
Sat 10-4 pm

Specialized Health Chiropractic

7th St. | Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 478-3183
Email: info@shchiro-ia.com
Website: SpecializedHealthChiropractic.com

Specialized Health Chiropractic is an Adel Pediatric Chiropractor and experts in the chiropractic care for families, including prenatal and pediatric care.

Raccoon River Valley Trail Inducted Into Rails-to-Trails

In August, Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail was Inducted Into Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s National Hall of Fame after receiving a record-breaking 16,000 votes in the National 2021 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame contest!

Since opening in 1989, the trail has been a vital tourist attraction and embraced as an asset for health, wellness and connections among the region and state.

This 89-mile path – offering views of woodlands, prairies, public art and a unique “lighted bridge”—connects rural communities to larger cities, including Jefferson, Des Moines and Perry.

Plans are in the works to eventually connect the Raccoon River Valley Trail to the world-famous High Trestle Trail.

The trail is also an important segment of the cross-country Great American Rail-Trail™, a flagship project of RTC that will connect Washington, D.C., and Washington State across 3,700 miles of trail.

Today, more than 350,000 people use the trail annually, bringing economic opportunities and vitality to the 14 communities that dot the trail, much like the railroad did 150 years ago. Learn more about the trail at raccoonrivervalleytrail.org.

Text courtesy of Adel Partners Chamber

Jan Price Given Key to the City

Courtesy of City of Adel:

Mayor Jim Peters is shown presenting Jan Price a key to the City of Adel for her dedicated work at the Adel Musuem.

Jan and her husband Don worked tirelessly on the Nile Kinnick addition to the museum.

The Adel Historical Museum and Kinnick Clarke addition, will be open on Saturday’s beginning May 4th from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and continue until the end of September. 

The Museum may also be toured on other dates by appointment.  Call the Director at 515 993 1032.

Visit the new-and-improved museum with the recent addition honoring famed Adel citizen and football player Nile Kinnick, Jr.

Because of the community’s generosity and support, the Kinnick-Clarke collection pays tribute to Nile Kinnick, Jr. and his grandfather, former Iowa Governor George W. Clarke.

Adel Historical Museum and Kinnick Clarke addition
1129 Main St. | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-1032
Website: https://adeliowa.org/visitors/adel-historical-museum
Facebook: Adel-Historical-Museum

Harvey’s Celebrates 120 Years

Courtesy of Harvey’s Greenhouse:

Harvey’s celebrated 120 years this past month. We have been a family owned business and we thank our customers from the bottom of our heart for supporting us through the years.

Dixie Rhiner was the winner of our $120 gift card give-away.

Since 1901 our family has been growing for you. We firmly believe that plants make people happy.

We strive to bring the latest and greatest varieties along with vintage favorites.

We specialize in cactus & succulents, house plants, herbs, perennials, annuals, tropicals, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs, water plants, and much more!

We invite you to visit and experience our greenhouse, we promise you will find a plant you have never met!

Bob & Nadine Law – 2021 Preservation at its Best Award

Courtesy of the City of Adel: 

Each year the Adel Historical Preservation Commission recognizes a property owner for their efforts in preserving their historic property for future generations. 

This year’s award goes to Bob and Nadine Law for 1210 Grove Street. This property is truly an Adel landmark.  

In researching the property’s history, it appears to have been built after the war in the late 70’s or early 80’s. It was sold in March of 1888 to J.W. Russell and renovated later that year. 

It was known as the “J W Russell Homestead” and was held in the family until March of 1946. Bob and Nadine Law acquired the property in July of 1987.

Through Bob and Nadine’s efforts to preserve the historical integrity, they obtained the original architectural drawings of both the initial construction and the renovation.

On behalf of the Adel Historical Preservation Commission and the City of Adel, we extend our thanks and sincere appreciation for Bob & Nadine’s efforts in preserving an Adel landmark for future generations.  

Their personal time and commitment to researching the historical features of 1210 Grove, and to maintaining the property’s historical aesthetics is commendable.

Adel City Hall
301 S. 10th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Website: www.adeliowa.org
Facebook: facebook.com/CityofAdelIowa

Adel City Hall is open by appointment only and is reachable at (515) 993-4525.

John D. Gomke 2021 Charity Classic Thank You!

As our 12th John D Gomke Charity Classic (JDGCC) comes to an end I cannot help but sit and smile as our hearts our overwhelmed.  

Joined by family, old friend and new friends we gathered to celebrate our Angels watching over us and raise money to educate and help prevent future heartaches of infant loss.  

This was definitely a year we will talk about for a long time… starting Friday out with 28 4-some in 95 degree with an hour-and-a-half lighting delay and nonstop down pouring rain 5 holes into the round. 

Taking shelter in multiple places, including a bathroom. Ending with Saturday having perfect weather for two sessions hosting 21 and 22 4-somes and being able to give away four Owlets to new and expecting parents due to the generosity that started with an Angel families and continued with some of our amazing golfers.

See more on this in another post.

THANK YOU to everyone who made this weekend possible. 

We cannot wait to see you on June 10th & 11th in 2022!

– Jessica Gonmke

The winners of the 12th JDGCC are… Read More

John D. Gomke Charity Inc.
P.O. Box 613 | DeSoto, IA 50069
Website: www.johndgomkecharity.org

Honoring infants who have become angels. Helping to prevent child loss and benefiting organizations that assist in caring for and provide resources to families who have lost a child or infant in and around Central Iowa.

Veteran’s Flag Marker for Nile Kinnick Jr

Adel American Legion Post 464:

Did you know that there is a veteran’s flag marker for Nile Kinnick Jr. near the plaque for Kinnick Feller Park?

Take a look the next time you are near the marker at 9th Street on the east end of the parking lot near the football field.

The landscaping is courtesy of the ADM Alumni Association, honoring two hometown heroes. See ADM Alumni Honored Military.

Even though Nile is not buried in Adel, he is Adel’s native son and one of our fallen veterans that will not be forgotten. More Nile Kinnick Aricles

American Legion Penoach Post 464
Post 464 119 N. 9th. St. | Adel IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4080
Facebook: AmericanLegionPost464

Adel Women’s Club Recognized at State Convention

Adel Women’s Club received eight awards from the Iowa/GFWC Women’s Club State Convention held on April 16 & 17. 

The State GFWC President Bette Kuboushek awarded a Silver Award to the club for Advocates for Children Special Project for the club’s participation in the free coat give away. 

The club members supplied new hats, gloves & mittens to children and adults who received new coats also did a monetary donation and several members participated. 

L-R: Pat Gilliland, Bev Carrico, Meredith Pierce, State of Iowa GFWC President Bette Kuboushek, Adel GFWC Women’s Club President Mary Ockerman, Bonita Baughman & Janet Pasco

The club also received special recognition awards, A Special Award for participation in a COVID-19 related project was given for following Covid 19 guidelines and having a monthly newsletter sent out to members, when meetings could not be in person.

Communications and Public Relations Advancement & Membership Advancement for promoting our club online, new membership packets and adding three new members in the last year.  

Fleeing Bags to Crisis Intervention

An award was also received for Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention. The club provided fleeing kits to Crisis Intervention for people fleeing abusive situations.  The kits contained such items as toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc. 

An Environment Community Service Program Award was awarded to the club for donating $400 to the Master Gardeners to maintain flower gardens around the courthouse for five years. 

Flower Garden in Memory of Becky Deardorff

One garden is in memory of Becky Deardorff who was a longtime member of Adel Women’s Club.  The club also double bagged plastic bags every month for the Good Samaritan Food Pantry for their groceries to be put in to take out to clients as the Covid prevented them from coming inside.

Mary Ockerman Giving Check to Nick Schenk for a Tree

Member Jana Heefner was awarded third place in the state photography contest for her picture “Evening of Reflections in Covid”.

The club was also recognized for being a member of $100 club, which provides $100 to the state GFWC for operating expenses.

The Adel Women’s Club also was recognized for sponsoring and receiving two $1000 Scholarships.  Those will be given to Jordan Kreager & Kashish Patel. Jordan will graduate from Nodaway Valley and Kashish will graduate from ADM in the spring.

The Adel Women’s Club is one of the larger clubs in Adel with 56 paid members.  The club has always been very proud of its involvement in community activities both by volunteering and monetary support.

Please join us if you would like to be a member.  We welcome all visitors.

Contact Mary Ockerman at 515-238-5696 for texting inquiries.

Adel Women’s Club
1401 South 13th St.
Phone: 1 (515) 238-5696

Adel Library Accepting Community Room Reservations

Courtesy of Adel Public Library:

We are accepting reservations for the community room, which will become available for public use beginning May 1.

No in-person programs or events are planned at this time, but we are planning limited programs for spring and summer.

No-contact service continues to be available. Place your holds online using the catalog at Adelpl.org, via email (librarian@adel.lib.ia.us), or by phone (515-993-3512). 

We will gather your items and check them out to you.  They will be placed with a due date slip in a bag with your last name on it and may be picked up at the holds shelving near the circulation desk.

Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th Street | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512
Website: www.Adel Public Library
Facebook: AdelPublicLibrary

Good Samaritan Food Pantry Sponsors Backpack Meals

Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry sponsors a program called Backpack Meals.

Backpack meals provide meals to students in grade K-12 that are food insecure on the weekends.

Without anyone knowing, school personnel quietly puts the meals into the Backpacks of each child K-5. 

At the 6-12 level, students stop by a designated area to put their meals into their Backpacks.  School personnel ensure that no student feels humiliated or embarrassed about receiving this blessing.

Contact your school if you would like your child to receive these weekend meals. No proof of income is required.

We have a community of volunteers who pack Backpack meals for children in grades K-12 at ADM.

Thank you to the following people for ensuring that our students receive this blessing each week:

– Celia

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

Travis Parsons Memorial Dog Park Fundraiser

Travis Parsons Memorial Dog Park
Fundraiser – AHeinz57 Pet Rescue

There has been such an outpouring of love and a need for many of us to do something special in memory of Travis, that many of us are pitching in to create a large Dogs Playing for Life fenced area.

It will be a specific area to continue Travis‘s work with the dog playgroups.

Travis Parsons

These play groups give dogs a much needed break from the isolation of individual kennels they are living in. It also helps us learn their play styles and and more importantly, they teach each other how to behave around each other.

Dogs can learn things from each other that we just can’t teach them. This area will also have a few shaded areas with picnic tables and benches where volunteers can I hang out together and dog reunions can be held.

The entire area will be dedicated to Travis Parsons. We all think he would love this. Please Donate if you would like to be a part of it.