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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
- Crows Reading Prose Book Club
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…
Chuck and Lorinda Inman Inducted in to 4-H Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Dallas County 4H:
Inmans Inducted in to 4-H Hall of Fame – Participants say ’best thing’ for family
[ADEL, Iowa] — Chuck and Lorinda Inman of Adel were inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during the 2014 ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 17. […] Continue Reading…
Serving Corn at The Sweet Corn Festival with Photos
8/10/2014 – Terry Traveler here to say “Wow!”
What a great Adel Sweet Corn Festival this year!
It has to have been one of the best I’ve ever been to!
Chris asked me take photos of the entire two days, the shucking, the open houses, the parade, the 5K, the Crowds, the events.
All award winning. […] Continue Reading…
Join 4-H Today – Coming to a Theater Near You
Courtesy of Dallas County 4H:Dallas County 4-H is a part of a huge central Iowa marketing campaign to gain recruitment in both 4-H members and volunteers.
Our YouTube ad will be shown at the Jordan Creek movie theater and specially designed, laminated table clings will be placed in the food court.
Additionally, through […] Continue Reading…
2014 Adel Reading Program Surpasses Last Year’s Total!
Courtesy of the Adel Public Library:
You did it! The kids participating in the Fizz, Boom, Read Summer reading program at the Adel Public Library, read over 5,000 hours.
That beat last year’s record of 4,414 total hours read.
Miss Laura and Miss Paula held up their promise to dress up in wacky costumes if the kids beat last year’s total, by […] Continue Reading…
Adel Water Tower Painting and Service Through Aug & Sept
Courtesy of City of Adel:Adel, IA (July 23, 2014) – The City of Adel will begin work on painting and servicing the north water tower (near 15th and Prairie) this week.
This maintenance is typically performed once every 10 – 20 years and will increase the life of the tower.
Service on the north water tower is expected to last through […] Continue Reading…
Aerial Tour of the Dallas County Courthouse
- Arial View Dallas County Courthouse – Ken-DePue
Ken Depue of Code Electric and Imagination Images of Iowa sent us another great video.
Ken is an Adel native and ADM graduate who recently purchased a “flying camera”.
He recently shot a great video of the Dallas County Courthouse. (Movie below)
A large “Thank you!’ to Ken, it’s well worth the watch! Enjoy! […] Continue Reading…
Aerial Tour of the Iowa State Capitol Complex
Ken Depue of Code Electric and Imagination Images of Iowa sent us a great note.
Ken is an Adel native and ADM graduate who recently purchased a “flying camera”.
He’s been capturing birds eye views of places we’ve only seen from the the ground.
He recently shot a great video of the Iowa State Capital. (Movie below) […] Continue Reading…
1st Annual Freedom Fest Supports Iowa Soldiers Aug. 2nd
Courtesy of Park Place Catering:
August 2 Event Raises Funds for Adel Legion & Child Youth Program and Warrior & Family Services Branch
Families can have fun and support Iowa soldiers at the first annual Freedom Fest August 2, 2014.
The event begins with a free will lunch hosted by Park Place Catering from 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. […] Continue Reading…
IAMO Truck/Tractor and Stock Pickup Pull July 6th
Courtesy of Dallas County Fairgrounds:
The Dallas County Fair begins on July 9th and runs through July 13th.
Sunday July 6th
6:00 p.m. – Truck and Tractor Pull IAMO Series
Dallas County Fairgrounds
28059 Fairground Road
Adel, Iowa 50003
Website: DallasCountyFair.com […] Continue Reading…
Yearbooks Added to ADM Alumni Site
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
Please be sure to check out the NEW Yearbook page on the ADM Alumni Association website.
We have started to load them up for viewing. It will be an ongoing project so if you don’t see yours the first time you check don’t give up.
We will announce new additions on the post side as they go live […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveller – This Day in History “Don’t Panic!”
Terry Traveler here to say “Don’t Panic!”
Unless you’ve lost your towel or it’s June 18th, otherwise known as International Panic Day.
If it IS June 18th, feel free to throw your hands in the air like you care all too much.
March around town with a sandwich board sign. Sing most of the lyrics to that song about the end of the world.
Then wake up […] Continue Reading…
Adel and Dallas County Approve 28E Agreement
Adel and Dallas County Agreement for Administrative Facilities
Population growth and the demand for county services in Dallas County, Iowa, have created a need for new Dallas County administrative and public safety facilities.
Several months ago, at a special election, a proposal to place these facilities three miles east of down town Adel and […] Continue Reading…
Adel Family Dentistry Welcomes New Dr. Katie Nagel
Courtesy of Adel Family Dentistry:
Dr. Kelly and Erin Sedars are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Katie Nagel to their team at Adel Family Dentistry.
Dr. Nagel is an Iowa native who trained at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
She will be joining the practice in June.
Adel Family Dentistry, P.C.
1202 Greene St. […] Continue Reading…
