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Terry Traveller – This Day in History “Groundhog Day”

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 ~

February is home to my 7th favorite holiday, Groundhog’s Day, and is amongst the best of my handwritten and Xeroxed manuscript, “The Lost Tales of American Tradition”. As many […] Continue Reading…

Author Hannah Trebec at Adel Public Library Feb. 7th

Courtesy of Adel Public Library:

The Adel Public Library wants to spread a very special story of hope this month as we welcome speaker and author Hannah Trebec.

Hannah will share the unbelievable story of her life, growing up on the East German side of the Berlin Wall.

After the wall was torn down in 1989, she took away a very hopeful story and a piece of the Berlin Wall with her as well. Hannah then […] Continue Reading…

Waukee Resident’s Artwork Featured in National Calendar

Courtesy of Watermark  Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:

Bev Hagelberg’s painting, “Ken’s Home Place” was selected among hundreds of submissions coast to coast to be part of the national Expressions Calendar.

Her artwork is featured in the month of December 2015.

The painting captures the home in Iowa where […] Continue Reading…

Are You on the “Worst Passwords” List of 2014?

Courtesy of PRWeb:

SplashData has announced its annual list of the 25 most common passwords found on the Internet – thus making them the “Worst Passwords” that will expose anybody to being hacked or having their identities stolen.

The list is compiled from more than 3.3 million leaked passwords during the year. (List below) […] Continue Reading…

City of Adel Debuts New Brand

Courtesy of City of Adel:

The City of Adel is pleased to debut its new brand, which features a new logo, tagline, and narrative.

The Branding Committee worked with Webspec Design to develop the City’s new brand.

The new Adel brand and […] Continue Reading…

Larry O. Lane Obituary – Service Jan. 2nd (Updated)

Courtesy of McCalley Funeral Homes:

Retired Army Sergeant Major Larry O’Dell Lane went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2014.

His death was natural but unexpected and he will be missed by all who knew him. He was born on November 2, 1948 to Clinton O’Dell Lane and Margaret Marie Myler-Lane (both deceased).

Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Goldie Lane; his sons, Christopher O’Dell, Patrick Brian, Matthew Corey, Andrew Casey; his grandson Dylan O’Dell; and his sisters, Ann Smith, Sandra Lane, Diane Lane and Louise Lane-Haury.

Memorial services will be […] Continue Reading…

Emma Skahill Represents Dallas County 4-H in Georgia

Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office

Dallas County’s Emma Skahill of Earlham, is one of 21 Iowa 4-H’ers who were selected to represent Iowa as a delegate at the 2014 National 4-H Congress on November 28- December 2 in Atlanta, Ga.

National 4-H Congress recognizes the delegates’ outstanding leadership and community work and is an opportunity for leaders in 4-H to meet and […] Continue Reading…

The Adel Downtown Facade Project Has Begun!

Courtesy of City of Adel:

As you visit downtown Adel this fall, you will notice that construction has begun on the Adel downtown Facade Improvement Project.

Sixteen buildings around the Court-house Square and along Main Street are participating in the project, which will restore and rehabilitate storefronts throughout the […] Continue Reading…

Associates of The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community Earn Recognition in Memory Care

Courtesy of Watermark  Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:

Associates of The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community Earn Recognition in Memory Care.

There are more than 44 million people living with some form of memory loss or dementia across the world.

As November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, […] Continue Reading…

Veteran’s Day Guest Speaker Colonel. (Ret.) Ted Severn

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association:

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Colonel (Ret.) Ted Severn will be guest speaker at a Veteran’s Day event open to the public at no charge with seating limited to 120.

The event will be held at the ADM High School, 801 Nile Kinnick Dr. S., in Adel.

It will start at 8:30 am with a flag-raising ceremony followed by Col. Severn’s presentation from […] Continue Reading…

Adel’s South Water Tower Has a New Look!

Courtesy of City of Adel:

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Adel Public Meeting on County Buildings Relocation Oct. 28th

Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce:

Dallas County officials have scheduled a series of public information meetings to share information about two November 4th ballot propositions.

The final meeting will be held in Adel on Tuesday, October 28 at the ADM High School Board Room (801 Nile Kinnick Dr S) at 7:00 pm.

Proposition A asks if […] Continue Reading…

Open Letters on the November 4th Dallas County Propositions

As the November 4th Elections approach, we’ve received two letters from Adel City Council members on their positions concerning ballot Proposition A and Proposition B.

Additional information concerning the proposed Dallas County Sheriff’s Office – Law Enforcement Center and the proposed Dallas County Admin Facilities located here.  (Letters below) […] Continue Reading…

Compass Financial Services Moves to New Location

The Compass Financial Services office has moved to the American Legion Post 464 building on North 9th St. in Adel.

Steve Conrad of Compass Financial Services will continue to meet in Adel with clients on Wednesdays.

Compass Financial Services
119 N. 9th St. Ste. B • Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 993-1887
Website: www.compassiowa.com
Email: steve.conard@lpl.com […] Continue Reading…

Local Book Club part of Iowa Author Success Story

The Adel-based book club, Crows Reading Prose, has been meeting nearly every month for 4 years.

Its 12 members consist of Adel ladies, past and current, who enjoy gathering in one another’s homes for food, wine, and good conversation about their latest pages.

Book club members are Becky Mantell, Carol Wells, Christee Lee, Jo Berry, Jeannie Havnen, Kathleen Green, Marie Hansen, … […] Continue Reading…

Korean War Vet Jerry Mills to Travel on Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Courtesy of Watermark  Communities/VillageLegacyPointe:

Korean War Veteran Jerry Mills will travel on Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

Mills is a resident of The Village at Legacy Pointe Retirement Community of Waukee

Public invited to Send-Off Party at The Village at Legacy Pointe at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26th, 2014. […] Continue Reading…

Ike’s Avengers on Facebook

Courtesy of Ike’s Avengers:

In the spirit of the “ice bucket challenge” Isacc “Ike” Long’s family would like to start an awareness challenge

“In an attempt to raise awareness of childhood lung disease and the challenges each family faces, I have created this page for Ike’s Avengers.

Isaac is one of the most lively, vibrant and seemingly healthy 6 year old […] Continue Reading…