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Terry Traveller – Rites of Passage
After the loss of “my good friends, Bowie and Alan” as Terry pits it. Terry decides to publish a last will and testament. No way I’m opening that box under the sink. – Editor
Terry Taveler once again, glad to call you my loyal friends and family. Unfortunately that number has been fluxuating quite a bit these days.
This time of year, at my age, the phone seems to
The Village at Legacy Pointe Residents Battle Hunger in Iowa
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe
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The residents of The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee are doing their part to fight hunger by partnering with Meals from the Heartland.
The Village at Legacy Pointe held three separate volunteer events for residents of all care levels to help label bags for meals.
Hunger is still a major problem in our world, with 805 million hungry people in the world, […] Continue Reading…
Check Out the Adel Public Library Stuff Shelf
Courtesy of the Adel Public Library:
Have you ever needed a tool you really don’t want to buy, or hosted an event and wished you had just one more table?
Stop by the Adel Public Library and get some STUFF!
Their Stuff Shelf has an ever growing amount of stuff you can check out including; an American Girl Doll, a Telescope, a
Hillary Clinton Visits Adel Family Fun Center
“Closing a circle on her Iowa presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton stopped in at a bowling alley here on Wednesday owned by Bryce Smith, a 23-year-old she met on her first visit to the state as a 2016 candidate.”
“Bryce’s story was so touching,” Mrs. Clinton said as she stood in front of 12 bowling lanes in the packed Adel Family Fun Center, which was lined with wood paneling and local news clippings.
“He cared so much:
Iowa’s own Monuments Man – George Stout Presentation Jan. 21st
Did you know Iowa has our very own Monuments Man?
This January we have two chances to learn more about local hero George Stout.
Join us as we watch the film “Monuments Men” on the Big Screen on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 pm.
Then come to the library on Saturday, January 23rd at
Terry Traveller – For the Love of Snow…
Our little orange parka’d explorer is back with a Terry-centric view on snow. – Editor
Terry here, to say what we’ve all been thinking, it finally snowed! Yes fellow Iowans, I was excited when the first flurries fell.
There is something poetic about new fallen snow and the luster of midday on objects below […] Continue Reading…
Adel Informational Hotel Meeting Jan. 28th
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
The Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Raccoon Valley Bank Community House.
The purpose of the meeting will be to learn more about a prospective hotel project in Adel.
Attendees will
Freedom Rock Painter at The Village at Legacy Pointe
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe
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Veterans, residents and guests at The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee enjoyed a recent visit from Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II, well known for his project, Freedom Rock.
Sorensen spoke to the group about the inspiration behind the project that began by painting one large — approximately 60 ton — boulder in rural Iowa with a Thank You […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Coffee Plantation
Terry is back with another interesting journey from our famous little explorer. By the way, legal spent billable hours checking to see if it’s really 3000 miles. Thanks Terry! – Editor
Terry Traveler here, back from a recent excursion to the mythical Costa Rica, my heart’s devotion, I hope it doesn’t sink into the ocean.
Its true, most of my Costa Rican knowledge prior to
BASE® Employees Jump in to “Support the Troops”
BASE® employees jumped into the holiday spirit to “Support the Troops” that are currently stationed in Africa.
Employees chose what items they wanted to donate, ranging from Christmas decorations to shampoo.
Cindy Harrington, Director of Administration & Internal Operations, decided to get involved with “Support the Troops” after
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2016 Class Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee announces the 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees.
The 2016 inductees:
Terry Traveller – Alien Abduction
Terry returns with another unique travel story that you’ll have to read for your self, and whether you believe it or not, it does explain some of my questions concerning Terry. – Editor
Terry here, ready to tell you about my latest adventure but first, an apology.
My last journey took me off the grid further than ever before, making it impossible to share my experiences until I returned to Earth.
Adel’s Patriot Rock Courtesy of American Legion Post 464
Courtesy of Adel American Legion Post 464:
This Veteran’s Day stop by the Patriot rock located on the west side of the Hemphill law office by the bike trail.
It is there courtesy of Adel American Legion Post 464 who enlisted the help of McAninch to have it moved next to the trail across from the City Hall and the Adel Public Library.
ADM Alumni – Adel Models from 70 Years Ago
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association:
The ADM Alumni Association is a great resource not just keeping up with former schoolmates, but also for the history of Adel.
Audrey (Harsh) Countryman submitted the below photo, taken 70 years ago, to the Association.
Green Iowa Americorps and Habitat for Humanity Offers Help
Courtesy of Green Iowa Americorps:
Want to save money? Sign up for a Free home performance audit!
Green Iowa AmeriCorps is a non-profit service organization partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, providing home performance audits and weatherization services for residents in Polk and Dallas County.
Do you want to
Terry Traveller – Ode to my Chair
Ever wonder how our Illustrious little adventurer unwinds after a long bout of travels? Me either, but none the less it’s a story. Oh, seen the chair, I swear it snickered at me. – Editor
Terry here, home from another whirlwind adventure, and ready to tell the tale of my most prized possession.
As you’ve heard told, my house is sparse. I spend so much time away that I’ve adapted what you […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Fordlandia
Although true, this definitely has a Terry perspective to it. In fact it’s such a forgotten bit of history the legal team and I had to look it up. – Editor
Terry Traveler here to tell you about another amazing day in history.
October 1st marked the 107th birthday of Henry Ford’s Model T- the car that everybody could afford.
But I don’t
Terry Traveller – Top 10 Reasons to Discover Adel, Iowa
As a traveler, I find myself drawn to “Top 10” lists whenever I’m looking into a new place to travel. Now, Adel has a Top 10 list, too!
10. Nile Kinnick
Iowa City may claim the Heisman Trophy winner and WWII hero but we know that true Kinnick Pride starts in Adel. Check out Nile Kinnick Jr.’s boyhood home on 12th Street.
9. Adel
Renowned Agricultural Scientist to Visit ADM Oct. 14th
Courtesy of ADM Shcool District:
On Wednesday, October 14th, from 10:00-11:15, Dr. Bram Govaerts, a Belgian scientist and recipient of 2014 Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, will be making a stop at ADM.
This visit is part of a trip to Des Moines that includes a stop at the World Food Prize.
Dr. Govaerts
