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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…
Terry Traveller Series – Ballenese
I know, I know, Terry was missing last Sunday. When Terry sends in articles by carrier pigeon, things aren’t always pretty – Editor
I often hear from readers that I write as though the entire world is listening, or alternatively, that I write to amuse myself alone.
I admit that both are true: my goal is to reach a wide audience of readers and share with them […] Continue Reading…
Mayor Peters Discusses the City of Adel
Courtesy of City of Adel:In June, Adel’s Mayor, Jim Peters spoke with Mediacom Newsleaders host, Elizabeth Klinge about the city of Adel.
They cover some of the history of Adel, the downtown district, the Court House, the brick streets, the Adel Tax incentive and the Adel Sweet Corn festival, which is August 8th.
Retirement Community Named Best Place to Retire in Iowa
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Waukee Retirement Community Named Best Place to Retire in Iowa by Tripping.com.
The popular online vacation rentals booking website evaluated retirement communities to find those that offer adults 55+ the best fun, active and independent living.
One community […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County Bond Referendum August 4th
The Dallas County Supervisor’s will hold their Third County-Wide Special Election for a $16.8 million public safety building on Tuesday, August 4th, 2015.
The proposal is described as a pared-down version of the previous bond votes in 2013 and 2014.
The revised proposal focuses on a new Sheriff’s Office and Law Enforcement Center to be […] Continue Reading…
Local Retirement Community Wins National Awards
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
Waukee, Iowa (July 15, 2015) Each year, when determining award winners, Watermark Retirement Communities looks at dozens of factors when evaluating its 38 retirement communities throughout the nation.
This year, following these evaluations, The Village at Legacy Pointe took home a whopping […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller Series – The Bird Man of Borax
Terry on laundry day in a sarong… and I thought the parka was bad. – Editor
As a world traveler with so many miles underfoot, I sometimes forget about the exciting adventures that take place in the mundane activities of home.
I suppose the day had started out like any other.
I awoke to the familiar sounds of a garbage truck and […] Continue Reading…
Fuller’s BP of Adel “Official” Last Day July 18th
Courtesy of Fuller’s BP of Adel:
“After 37 years on the corner of Highways 6 and 169 in Adel, Tom and Linda Fuller announced that “Fuller’s” would closing and that they would be selling their property.
The “official” last day of Fuller’s will be Saturday, July 18th.
They may be open the following week with limited hours.
There will be an Auction July 26th. […] Continue Reading…
Fuller Station Auction July 26th
Courtesy of Daugherty Auction:
Fuller Station Auction
Sunday, July 26th, 2015 12:00 pm
718 Greene St., Adel, IA
Corner of Hwy 169 & Hwy 6
Tom and Linda Fuller have sold their convenience store and are selling all inventory, restaurant equipment & some shop equipment!
No […] Continue Reading…
Adel Veterinary Clinic Changes Hands
Courtesy of Adel Veterinary Clinic:
On July 1st, Dr. Pat Rohret officially handed the keys to Adel Veterinary Clinic to Dr. Elizabeth Holland.
Dr. Rohret, who has been a veterinarian for 42 years has served the Adel area and four legged friends for many years. His dedication and service will be missed.
Dr. Elizabeth Holland joined the clinic in 2008, seeking […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Rock Star Groupie
Terry is filling in while the staff is on vacation. Lord help us.- Editor
It’s not often that I get to tell a tale of something truly special.
As you can imagine many writers dream of the rock star life of being a music journalist and once I had the pleasure of living that dream.
I was a youngster at the time with stars in my eyes, naive […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – Indy Time
Terry is filling in while the staff is on vacation. My apologies.- Editor
It was a hot, dry day in a country I found myself in after taking a wrong turn at Albuquerque. (Side note: never buy an ACME map from a guy named Bugs.)
It may have been Scotland, but it was probably in Asia. The elephant I was riding may have been a clue.
My guide […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – The Zoo
Terry is filling in while the staff is on vacation. – Editor
It was a sunny Saturday in March that I first visited a nearby, world famous zoo.
It is a private pastime of mine that has amounted to a unique collection of postcards and key chains featuring lions, fish and sloths.
Someday my executor will be tasked with determining who […] Continue Reading…
