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.

Adel Mayor Proclaims Van Harden Day

Adel Mayor Jim Peters has issued a proclamation declaring January 8, 2021 as “Van Harden Day.” 

View the Van Harden Proclamation

Adel Native Van Harden retired on January 8th, 2021, after 50 years of broadcasting. 

Van’s did his first broadcast in January of 1971 on KDLS radio in Perry. 

Known for his fun and unique shows, he went on to become a morning show standard at WHO Radio, receiving five Marconi Awards.

He is a 2019 inductee of the Iowa Broadcasting Hall of Fame. 

Van lives in the Adel home his parents owned when he was born on June 17th in 1952. He has the interesting distinction of having lived in the same house three times. 

In Person and Livestream Worship

Courtesy of Adel United Methodist Church

Beginning on January 17th, Adel United Methodist Church will be offering in-person worship at 9:30 a.m.

We ask you to social distance and wear a mask at the service, and inside the church. We offer masks for anyone who does not have one, or may have forgotten theirs. Hand sanitizer is also provided.

A livestream service will be held at the same time, published on our Family Fun and Faith Facebook page.

These in-person services can change from week to week, based on positivity rates in Dallas County. Please check often for updates.

Adel United Methodist Church
115 South 10th St. | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3791
Website: AdelUMC.org

New Location For Adel Mobile Food Pantry

DC Public Health Nursing Services:

The Food Bank of Iowa‘s Mobile Food Pantry has moved to New Hope Church.

New Hope is 3 miles East of town on Highway 6, 25712 290th St. Adel.

Available the 4th Monday of every month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. 

Bring bags, laundry baskets, or boxes to carry your food.

Sponsored by the Food Bank of Iowa and Dallas County Public Health. For questions, contact (515) 564-0330

Dallas County Public Health Nursing Services
902 Court St. • Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-1764
Email: jennifer.walters@dallascountyiowa.gov
Website: www.co.dallas.ia.us/publichealth

Scooter’s Coffee

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

“We’ve been brewing up delicious coffee, espresso blenders, smoothies and pastries since 1998.

Our goal is to make you smile with every sip, that’s why when you stop by one of our locations you’ll see a smiley face sticker smiling right back at you on every cup.

Our coffee begins with responsibly sourcing some of the finest hand-selected beans in the world, and paying farmers and workers a fair wage to help improve their community’s infrastructure.

Then, it’s roasted with care and love in small batches, staying true to the art of crafting quality coffee and ensuring a smooth, rich and delicious finish.

You’ll taste the Scooter’s Coffee® difference in every drink.”

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

ADM Alumni Updates Honored Military Names to 854

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The ADM Alumni Association has updated their Honored Military page on the ADM Alumni website. 

Visitors can see the list of 854 students who attended ADM and the legacy schools  which comprise the current ADM School district (Adel, DeSoto, Minburn, Washington Township, Central Dallas and Adel-DeSoto).

Regardless of how long anyone served and whether it was active duty, Guard or Reserves, every service member will be categorized into one of five branches:

• US Army
• US Navy
• US Air Force
• US Marine Corps
• US Coast Guard

The plan is to add panels to the existing memorial at the school and list by class each name and branch of the service.

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

Iowa Farm Business Association

Seth Hansen
710 Prairie St.
Adel Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-380-6642
Email: Shansen@IowaFarmBusiness.org
Website: IowaFarmBusiness.org

Adel Public Library – Phase 2 of Covid-19 Response Plan

Courtesy of Adel Library:

As the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Dallas and Polk Counties continues to rise we have decided to return to phase two of our reopening plan on Monday, November 16th.

Patrons are required to wear a mask while at the library.

Our service desk will remain open, but the rest of the library is closed to the public.

A clerk will be available to assist patrons and provide a limited number of services, including:

• Retrieving and checking out patrons requested materials
• Browsing of new items and DVDs; the rest of the collection will once again be closed to the public
• All materials can be returned using the drop-box on the south side of our building or the drop-boxes next to the service desk  
• One public computer will be available with a 30-minute time limit and limited assistance from library staff
• Copying, faxing, printing, and scanning will be available
• New library card applications, card renewals, and replacement cards

Library services will continue to be available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
 
No-contact service continues to be available. Place your holds online using the catalog at Adelpl.org, via email (Librarian@adelpl.org) or by phone (515-993-3512).  The items will be checked out to you and will have a due date slip inside the bag. Checked out materials will be available for pick up in our vestibule
 
No access is available to the community and meeting rooms, public restrooms, seating, play areas, or story room. No in-person programs or events are planned at this time, and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
 
We appreciate your patience, kindness, and understanding as we continue to serve you during this time and safely keep the library open.

Adel Public Library
303 S. 10th Street
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: 515-993-3512
website: www.Adel Public Library

City of Adel Coronavirus Update (November 16 2020)

Courtesy of City of Adel:

November 16, 2020 Update

Governor’s Latest COVID-19 Proclamation

On November 16, Governor Reynolds issued a new COVID-19 Proclamation that continues the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

• The proclamation imposes a number of additional public health measures in effect through December 10.

The City of Adel encourages all vulnerable residents, including those with preexisting medical conditions and those older than 65, to limit their activities outside of their homes, to minimize their in-person visits to businesses, and to limit their participation in gatherings of any size or purpose.

In addition, the City strongly recommends the usage of masks in accordance with guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the CDC. Data shows that masks protect both you and those around you from contracting the virus.

Please help slow the spread of COVID-19 to allow our healthcare system to manage the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

We encourage you to review the governor’s proclamation in detail, which includes the following measures:

• Masks are required when individuals are within six feet of one another for 15 minutes or longer with certain exceptions.
• For social, community, business, and leisure gatherings, no more than 15 people indoors and 30 people outdoors with certain exceptions.
• Nonessential/elective surgeries must be reduced.
• Youth and adult group sports and recreational gatherings are prohibited except for high school, college, and professional sports.
  • If you are signed up for a City recreation program, you may receive further communications as City staff completes its review of the proclamation. The City’s Parks & Recreation Facebook page may also be updated.
• Restaurants and bars must end in-person services at 10:00 p.m. and have additional restrictions.
• Group fitness activities are prohibited.
• Closer or prolonged contact establishments like bowling alleys have additional restrictions.
• Please note that the governor may revise these restrictions at any time.

Adel City Hall will remain in “Phase One” (i.e., Appointments Only) of its Reopening Guidelines until further notice.

For more COVID-19 information and resources, please visit the City’s Coronavirus Information webpage.

In addition, please visit the Adel Public Library’s website for the latest updates on the library’s reopening plan.

This post will be updated as further information becomes available.

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

The Morning Grind

720 Prairie St,
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (712) 269-0908
Email: mputz@TheMorningGrindCoffee.com
Website: TheMorningGrindCoffee.com
Facebook: @TMGCoffee

Hours:  
Weekdays: 5:30 am – 1:30 pm
Weekends: 7 am – 1 pm

Menu:
Coffee, Tea, Food, Bakery

Order Online:  Order.Joe.Coffee/ The-Morning-Grind

Drive-By Birthday Celebration for Mara Oct. 25

The Nevin’s family is having a DRIVE-BY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for Mara’s 8th birthday, Sunday Oct. 25th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm!

They would love to see your faces drive by to help celebrate Mara!! Drive by location, 850 South 16th St. In Adel!

Story tags: MiracleForMara.com, Miracle for Mara, Mara Nevins and Tori’s Angels Foundation

Adel Community Archery Center Reopened

Adel Parks & Rec:

The Adel Archery Range at 1505 Old Portland Road (east of Fullers Petroleum) has re-opened after being refurbished by the City of Adel, David and Kent McAdon, and Scouts and leaders from Pack and Troop 152, just in time for the bow-hunting season!

A permit at a nominal fee is required to use the range and can be obtained at the Adel City Hall.

Each permit holder will receive a copy of the rules for the range and the proper archery shooting procedures to allow for a safe and enjoyable experience for all users.

No broadhead arrows are allowed but, otherwise, the targets are available for all skill levels and ages for siting, practice, or shooting. 

Archery is a healthy activity that promotes balance, mental focus, and building upper body strength. The social interactions are important, too; it’s a fun sport that can be recreational or competitive.

Adel Parks & Rec.
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
301 S. 10th St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: nschenck@adeliowa.org
Facebook: Adel-Parks-and-Recreation

Adel Women’s Club

The Adel Women’s Club is part of the GFWC (General Foundation of Women’s Club’s) which is an international community service organization.

Currently we have 55 members in Adel and have participated and donated to many community activities.

Our club meets the first Monday of the month at 1pm usually at the Adel Library.

With the Covid 19 virus place, date and time are subject to change.

Our members participate by helping at the food pantry, the community memorial tree, have bought and gave away winter hats, mittens & gloves at the community coat giveaway. 

We also have made donations to the Adel Fire dept., Good Samaritin Food pantry, ADM Scholorship Fund, Adel Library, Adel Historical museum, to the Master Gardners to maintain flower beds at the Dallas County Courthouse.

Bought a tree for a city park in Adel to mention a few. 

We are always looking for new members who are looking for community service and involvement.

Please call or text me if you have any questions.

Mary Ockerman

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

Billy’s Ice Cream Store – Last Day of 2020 Season Oct. 31

Courtesy of Billy’s Ice Cream Store:

Starting October 2nd., 2020,  Billy’s Ice Cream Store will close at 7 pm every day-Wednesday thru Sunday – till closing for the season, October 31.

Still serving daily lunch specials!

Billy’s Ice Cream Store
308 Nile Kinnick Dr. S  | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 238-2302
Facebook: Billys-Ice-Cream-Store