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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
Adel Parks & Recreation Archery Center Grand Opening Oct. 3
Courtesy of Adel Park and Rec:
The City of Adel is building an archery center for beginner through senior archers, the first municipal archery range in Dallas County.
By providing five shooting lanes that can accommodate ten archers at one time, the center gives archers and hunters a safe place to practice and prepare for upcoming shooting […] Continue Reading…
AHeinz57 Aids in the Rescue of 15 Dogs
Courtesy of AHeinz 57 Ruff Ride:
AHeinz57 Aids in the Rescue of 15 Dogs from a hoarder in Southern Iowa
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue and Transport was called to assist with the surrender, assessment, and care of 15 dogs from a property in southern Iowa.
“Thankfully they were found by a family
Linda Nelson Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Courtesy of the Dallas County ISU Extension Office:
Linda Nelson of Dallas County was inducted into the 2015 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 2015.
Ninety-two Iowa counties participated this year and selected 126 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H.
Inductees or their surviving family members were
Public Workshop on City’s Future Land Use Plan Sept. 24th
A public workshop on updating the City’s Future Land Use Plan will be held Thursday, September 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Adel Public Library Community Room.
Please consider attending and providing input on the […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Pocket Change
When you’re a world traveler by trade, your life takes on interesting challenges. The worst of all is pocket change.
You see, on any given day I may have need for 3-15 types of currency and until we adopt the BitCoin universally,
I am left with pockets full of colorful coins, various bills and the question of organizing what amounts to $20 in randomness.
For months I
“Tai Chi on the Courthouse Lawn” Sept. 23rd
Dallas County Public Health Nursing Services:
You are invited to practice “Tai Chi on the Courthouse Lawn”.
September 23, 2015, at 10:00 am.
Join us for an hour of low stress exercise and to raise awareness of the impacts of Falls on Iowans.
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day at the […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – The Private Detective
Imagine Terry as a Private Defective, I mean “Detective”… – Editor
It may surprise you to learn that I am a private detective.
Oh yes. In my youth I read every mystery I could get my hands on.
My favorite was the Sherlock Holmes collection, followed closely by Angela Landsberry. Laugh if
Adel Street Closures September 6th
Pedaler’s Jamboree Street Closures
The Pedaler’s Jamboree event will be coming through Adel on Sunday, September 6th.
Several streets will be closed for public safety.View the street closure Map for Sunday, September 6th.
Terry Traveller – Ode Du Skunk
This explains that bottle of “cologne” I got for Christmas… – Editor
Last summer I was honored to attend a unique travel “happening” (as the hippies used to say) in Colorado.
A group of urbanites and hamsters, I mean hipsters, along with a park ranger met at the base of Mount Elbert to harness the scent of the mountains by getting a snoot full of […] Continue Reading…
Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Presents Check to Adel Library
Courtesy of Adel Quilting & Dry Goods Co.
This week, Adel Quilting & Dry Goods (AQ) presented a check to the Adel Public Library for $1250.
These funds were raised through an orphan block challenge.
Quilt Circle of Friends, a club hosted by AQ, donated leftover blocks and unfinished quilt (Photo Below) […] Continue Reading…
New Director of Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Deb Bengtson is the new Director of the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce.
She has Chamber background with the Windsor Heights Chamber and the West Des Moines Chamber.
Deb is looking forward to meeting the Adel community and helping grow the City of Adel. Deb’s email is […] Continue Reading…
Dancing with the Stars Ahem, Staff
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Many residents at The Village at Legacy Pointe retirement community are long-time fans of the television show Dancing with the Stars and this last season was no exception, especially with Iowa native, Chris Soules in the cast.
The community members gathered together every week to watch the show, but when the […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – They Had Me Tested
Our adventurer explores the wonders of psychological testing… those poor scientists.. – Editor
I suppose I should start at the beginning, though Eastern writers have spent centuries telling tales in circular patterns and they seem to make sense when it’s all said and done.
I was asked once to participate in a research study. […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller at the Equator
Terry traveling alone… always a scary thought. We’ve had accountants quit over the expense reports. – Editor
It might be a hot Iowa summer, but this is nothing compared to my summer along the equator.
I had just finished a long tour of the most northern point of the globe and thought I deserved a little fun in the sun.
I had been […] Continue Reading…
Doug James – Coming Home to Play After 48 Years
August 8th, 2015 will be a homecoming for Doug James.
Doug is a Class of 67′ graduate who makes his living as a DJ, voice talent, actor, and musician in Chicago.
His band, Doug James and the Pocket will be playing on stage August 8th from 11 am to 2 pm after the Adel Sweet Corn Festival parade.
In 2010, […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller Does RAGBRAI
Here’s an image for you, Terry in spandex, with that orange parka on a bike in July… – Editor
This year, I am proud to say I partook in one of Iowa’s grandest traditions, RAGBRAI.
In the time honored tradition the Iowa weather was unbearable- I’m sure it had nothing to do with my fur lined parka.
The sweaty faces […] Continue Reading…
