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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…
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
- Author Hannah Trebec
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)
- Larry O. Lane – Nov. 2, 1948 – Dec. 23, 2014
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
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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:City of Adel Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
301 S. 10th St. • Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Facebook: facebook.com/CityofAdelIowa
