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Terry Traveller’s Foreign Correspondence – Woo Part 1
Terry sent this one in a bottle. Written in yellow crayon and mailed to the office… “postage due”. – Editor
Terry here, and this time, I am truly traveling.
I was recently sent on assignment to a tiny gem of this world at the base of the Big Woo and from my small hut-like home base I send you this three-part greeting.
I am writing a […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller Series – The Story of the Orange Parka
I’ve always been a little nervous to ask Terry, “what’s up with the orange parka?” Anyone who’s followed Terry knows that thing is a hallmark of our “illustrious friend”. So imagine my delight when Terry carrier pidegeoned this to the office. – Editor
Dear Fellow Travelers,
My trademark orange parka has been with me for ages. I remember my previous jacket, a lime […] Continue Reading…
Harvey’s Ribbon Cutting & Open House (with Photos)
Courtesy of Harvey’s Greenhouse:
Valerie and Mike Sutton had a great turn out of well wishers at the Harvey’s Greenhouse Ribbon cutting and Open House last Friday, May 8th.
Valerie and Mike continue the tradition of the 114 year family business, previously owned by Valerie’s grandparent’s, Don and Mary Harvey.
Mike and Valerie are […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller Series – Episode Two
Terry is back out in the field, and has sent in this recent report in Terry’s on going series.
Inspired by a visit to Terry’s 23rd class reunion (it’s Terry and I’ve quit asking.)
Nonetheless, with a respectful nod to Theodor Seuss Geisel, “this isn’t a story about Here. It isn’t a story about There. It’s a story about Everywhere”. – Editor
Dear Fellow Travelers,
And now, a wise fable by the prolific author and DiscoverAdel.com correspondent, Terry Traveler. […] Continue Reading…
Maximum Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting May 19th
Maximum Physical Therapy in Adel will hold a Ribbon Cutting and Open House – Tuesday, May 19th at 3:30 pm.
Please come out and help welcome them to Adel.
Maximum Physical Therapy LLC
817 Main St.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-2170 […] Continue Reading…
Kim Layland Real Estate Ribbon Cutting April 30th
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Please join the Chamber in welcoming Kim Layland and Orton Homes to Adel!
You are invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kim Layland Real Estate.
Thursday, April 30th, 4:00 – 6:30 pm at 1017 Shelby Drive, Adel, IA.
Kim Layland with RE/MAX Precision is proud to be […] Continue Reading…
UMC Evening of Love Songs – Thank you!
Courtesy of Adel United Methodist Church
Let’s be honest, we know why it all came together!
Praise God for the wonderful weekend of the 25th Anniversary Evening of Love Songs.
Thanks so much to each of you who were there, for those of you who prayed, for the performers, for the cooks, for the youth, for […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller Series – Episode One
I’ve know Terry for longer than we’ve been publishing DiscoverAdel.com.
Terry’s business reviews are always clear and on the spot, so why wouldn’t I sign Terry to do a series of travel pieces?
Well, … we start a fascinating series (contractual agreement) of Terry’s unique travels. I suggest you take it with a grain of salt, I add lemon and ice to mine.
– Editor […] Continue Reading…
Waukee Senior Residents Moved by Students’ Performance
Courtesy of Watermark Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:
North Waukee Middle School students in the eighth-grade jazz band put on a performance for 52 residents from The Village at Legacy Pointe in Waukee.
While all attendees enjoyed the youthful performance, some residents who live with memory loss or dementia were deeply moved. One such resident, who was moved to tears, said […] Continue Reading…
Garden of Grace – Grace Lutheran Adel
Courtesy of Grace Lutheran Church:
Garden of Grace is a new community mission to help feed the hungry in and around the ADM community.
A plot of land at Adel’s Grace Lutheran Church will be prepared by volunteers to receive produce seeds and/or plants.
Volunteer by sending an e-mail to Marty Radke at mtradke@gmail.com or call 314-5650. […] Continue Reading…
BASE® ERISA Wrap Offers Another Layer of Protection!
Avoid $110 per-day per-employee Department of Labor penalty in the event of an audit with the BASE ERISA Wrap.
In March, BASE announced a new ERISA compliance service offered through the BASE ERISA Wrap.
The federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) mandates that employers/plan […] Continue Reading…
UMC Evening of Love Songs Past (with Photos)
Courtesy of Adel United Methodist Church
As the 25th Anniversary of Evening of Love Songs approaches, the good folks at the Adel United Methodist Church (UMC) have shared a few photos of years past. (photos below)
Join them as they present the 25th Anniversary Evening of Love Songs on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. Saturday Cavatelli dinner seatings are at […] Continue Reading…
Adel Barbershop Moves to the Courthouse Square
The Town & Country Barbershop has moved to west side of Courthouse Square to the front of the Adel American Legion Hall.
The move is a Win-Win for all involved.
Located for years at the corner of Main and 9th St., the current building is for sale and owner, Jenny Orr Phipps, wanted to keep the barbershop downtown.
And she needed a […] Continue Reading…
First Adel Chamber Annual Dinner a Huge Success!
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce hosted the first ever Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Tuesday, March 24. The event was held at Park Place in Adel and over 125 people attended.
The members of the planning committee worked hard to plan a memorable evening that both celebrated the Chamber’s recent successes and […] Continue Reading…
Small Potatoes Farm – Job Opportunity
Spring is fast approaching and Small Potatoes Farm in Minburn is ready to begin its 11th year as a certified organic vegetable operation.
Small Potatoes Farm hires a full-time seasonal employee each season.
If you are looking to work on a small direct-market vegetable farm, perhaps this would be a good opportunity for you.
Our farm is […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – This Day in History March 13th, Monopoly
Terry is back with another interesting take on a Holiday. Now I’ve given up on verifying Terry’s “facts”, but I always enjoy the unique perspective. – Editor
Dear fellow traveler ~
Did you know that Monopoly – that wonderful game of slumlords and Rockefellers alike – celebrates its birthday on March 13th?
Now technically, […] Continue Reading…
Adel Petty Officer Brenda Peshel Spotlighted on Navy Website
- Photo courtesy of Navy Outreach
Adel resident and business owner, Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Brenda Peshel has been spotlighted on the Navy Outreach website by Ensign Marissa A. Cruz.
Excerpt: ” In addition to her civilian career as a business owner, […] Continue Reading…
4-H’s Positive Development Featured in International Press
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Children and youth learn best when they learn through experience. This positive youth development is the essence of 4-H and is featured in the international research journal Reclaiming Children and Youth.
Iowa State University Vice President for Extension and Outreach Cathann Kress served as guest editor of the fall 2014 issue, which focuses on […] Continue Reading…
Author Christopher Bollyn at Library Feb. 17th
“Solving 9-11” will be presented by investigative reporter Christopher Bollyn.
The presentation will be at the Adel Public Library, February 17th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Bollyn will speak a short time, answer questions and sign his books.
More details and future events are available at bollyn.com, where you can read, Chapters 15 and 16 online of his e-book, “SOLVING 9-11”.
[…] Continue Reading…
