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Tractor Supply Co Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Oct 20,22
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Join the Adel Partners Chamber and Tractor Supply Co for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on October 20th, 2016 from 5:30 pm at 4001 Ash St. DeSoto, Ia.
Come Cut the Ribbon and Stay for the Shopping, 10% off everything in the store.
Grand Opening – Saturday, October 22, 2016 from […] Continue Reading…
Surface Solutions Inc.
27891 Greenwood Dr.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515)-996-9915
Website: www.ssi4solutions.com
Dallas County 4-H Club Celebrates 100 Years!
Courtesy of the ISU Extension Office:
The Sugar Grove Sunshine 4-H club is celebrating their 100 year anniversary!
Join them at their open house on Saturday, September 24
from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward.
Enjoy refreshments. Share memories. Watch short programs led by local youth.
Search a […] Continue Reading…
Mystery of Missing Oakdale Gate Solved
Courtesy of City of Adel:You may have noticed the Oakdale Cemetery gate and sign is not up — Where did it go?!
The City of Adel in partnership with the citizen’s group, Oakdale Pride, is currently working on many revitalization projects of our cemetery! The entrance is first to get our […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – Desert Journey
I had trouble believing at first, but if anyone would wander around in the desert wearing a parka it’d be Terry. That still doesn’t mean I’m paying the receipts on this one. – Editor
The other day I, Terry Traveler, your loyal explorer of places unknown, found myself in a captivating place of wonder.
It had been a long journey through desert terrain leading me towards a gigantic monolith against […] Continue Reading…
Adel Partners Joins Greater Des Moines Partnership
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce joins Greater Des Moines Partnership
Adel Chamber becomes the 22nd Affiliate Chamber of The Partnership
The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce has joined the Greater Des Moines Partnership as an Affiliate Chamber.
The Adel Partners Chamber has 140 Business […] Continue Reading…
LSB Breaks Ground on New Adel Branch (Photos)
Adel’s Lincoln Savings Bank, LSB Financial, and LSB Insurance held a ground breaking ceremony for their new location at the corner of Nile Kinnick and Greene Street in Adel.
The ceremony held, June 22nd was attended by Erik Skovgard – LSB Ceo, LSB’s Executive Management Team, the Adel Team Members, Adel Council Members and the community.
The large crowd […] Continue Reading…
City of Adel – New Sanitation Schedule
The City of Adel is changing sanitation services this month to Ankeny Sanitation.
With the new service most of us will have new pickup days.
It’s not as confusing as it sounds.
We’ve included the City schedule, service map and […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Family Camping
This seems fitting to run on Father’s day, my hat goes off to Terry’s Father, nervous twitch and all. – Editor
June, what a wonderful month for nature. The grass is green, the sky is blue, and the air is humid.
Yes, it is I, Terry Traveller, here to tell you another wonderful tale of humility and humanity.
You see, […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County Habitat for Humanity Seeking Volunteers
Dallas County Habitat for Humanity:
Dallas County Habitat for Humanity is looking for 250+ volunteers to help qualified families to repair their homes through the Rock the Block® program.
Volunteers are needed Thursday, June 23rd. to Saturday, June 25th.
During Rock the Block ® neighborhood revitalization events, volunteers, sponsors organizations […] Continue Reading…
Mothers’ Advice to Mothers is Based on Hundreds of Years of Experience
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Being a mom is a hard job; no matter how many parenting books are read, no one is fully prepared before they become a mom.
That’s why we reached out to 15 mothers at four Des Moines area retirement communities to give advice to new mothers.
The moms have a […] Continue Reading…
Laborshed Project
The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance will be working with Iowa Workforce Development’s Regional Research Bureau to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Adel & Perry area.
This study will examine the labor force from which Adel & Perry area employers draw their employees, and is based upon commuting patterns into the area.
The study will […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – Please Help!
Terry here, in desperate need of your assistance.
I have been stuck in Scotland for the past two weeks, held in a small cell without sunlight for ransom.
I informed my captors that I am but a humble writer with little to my name but this orange parka and my endless charm. They insisted I reach out to my readers in earnest so that I may return home.
My kidnappers made the following list of demands. […] Continue Reading…
John D Gomke Charity Donates 22 Defibrillators to Schools
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity:
The John D Gomke Charity is excited to announce that we have donated 22 Defibrillators to 9 school districts in Dallas, Adair, Guthrie & Madison County.
As we prepare for our 7th year we are looking to grow John’s Charity by continuing to partner with our current sponsors and bring on new sponsors, golfers, runners, walkers and […] Continue Reading…
Adel Business and Citizen of the Year Finalists
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the Business of the Year and the Citizen of the Year.
The winner will be announced at the 2016 Celebrate Adel Annual Dinner on March 22nd.
Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber Office or by […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – March is Women’s History Month
Terry Traveler here saying, let’s celebrate women. That’s right, March is Women’s History Month and a time as good as any to think back on all the women that made an impact on my life.
Oh sure, I’ve known some famous ladies but I’m not one to name drop. There was “Geo-Georgie-O” and her flower paintings, “Capital Hill-arity” and her husband “Billy Boy”, “Jett-Set-Joan!” the rocker, not to name a few.
Doc’s Hunt Club 2016 Annual All-Bird Challenge Winners!
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt ClubDoc’s Hunt Club hosted it’s 2016 Annual All-Bird Challenge February 13th through February 21st.
Drum Roll…we had Two First Place winning teams that tied.
They will each receive the First Place Prize of a 1/2 day hunt at Doc’s!
Adam Day & Rich Eick – Score of 92/94 all
BASE® Supports AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport
BASE® employees raised $2,360 to help support AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, a local nonprofit located in De Soto, Iowa.
AHeinz57 provides free transport for dogs all over the Midwest and Canada from traditional shelters, while also providing a place to stay for dogs before finding them permanent homes.
The Village at Legacy Pointe – Advice on Making Love Last
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Couples Married for Decades Offer Advice on Making Love Last
There is no shortage of dating sites and tools designed to help you find love. But once you do, how do you make love last?
We turned to couples at The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee who have been married for
