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Aerial Tour of the Iowa State Capitol Complex

Arial View Stats Capital - Ken DePueCourtesy of Ken Depue:

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

Freedom Fest 2014 - Park Place Catering Adel IowaCourtesy 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

IAMO Truck and Tractor PullersCourtesy 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

ADM Alumni Class Yearbooks -1990Courtesy 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!”

Do Not PanicTerry 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

Dallas County Courthouse

Courtesy of the City of Adel:

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

Adel Family Dentistry Dr NagelCourtesy 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…

Hairs 2 You Now Open

Hairs 2 You - Adel IowaHairs 2 You is now open at 211 S. 7th St. in Adel (next to Patricks).

Some of your favorite local stylists are now open at a new location.

You can contact Pat, Julie, Gail, or Michelle at 993-2222. Carly Broyles will be joining the girls on May 31.

Watch for the date of their open house!

  […] Continue Reading…

Hair Affair Now Texture Salon and Spa

Texture Salon and Spa - Adel IowaTexture Salon and Spa-a small town salon with a modern atmosphere, Texture Salon (formerly the Hair Affair) offers a full line of services, including barber services, massage, facials, haircuts, color, and styles.

Stop in today and say hello to new owners Missy Powers and Courtney Harden.

Texture Salon and Spa
608 Greene St Ste 2 • Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-4992 […] Continue Reading…

The Animal Hospital of Adel Frequently Asked Questions

The Animal Hospital of AdelCourtesy of The Animal Hospital of Adel:

With flea and tick time upon us, The Animal Hospital of Adel has some helpful answers.

Can I apply Frontline anywhere on my pet’s hair?
-Frontline works best through the skin’s sebaceous glands, it has to be applied directly to the skin, not the haircoat.

How long does it take for fleas to die?
Fleas do not […] Continue Reading…

Adel HeathMart Employee Spotlight – Stephanie Beck

Adel HealthMart Employee Spotlight - Stephanie Beck
Stephanie Beck

Adel HealthMart welcomes a new full time staff member.

Name: Stephanie Beck

Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Work Experience: I worked at Target as a Technician for 5 years and have been working part-time at Adel HealthMart since 2008. I started full-time with Adel HealthMart February 1, 2014.

Favorite part of working here: The customers, coworkers and […] Continue Reading…

Tom Vilsack Acknowledges ISU Extension Work

Tom Vilsack - USDA
United States Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack

Vilsack Acknowledges ISU Extension Work, ISU Extension and Outreach celebrates 100 years

Iowa State University is the birthplace of Cooperative Extension.

On March 27, the Iowa Senate congregated at the state capitol and unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914, the founding legislation of Extension. More recently […] Continue Reading…

GraceJuliet Photography Senior and Wedding Photos

GraceJuliet Photography - Adel Iowa
© GraceJuliet Photography

Courtesy of GraceJuliet Photography:

Capture those significant moments in your life with GraceJuliet Photography.

We’re now booking Summer/Fall Senior Picture sessions currently and 2015 weddings with two photographers as an option.

Contact: Gracejulietphotography@hotmail.com, or Phone: 515-447-1354. […] Continue Reading…

BASE® Donates $1,400 to Branden Bissell

Base Presentation to Branden Bissell
L-R: Dustin Petty, Branden Bissell, Missy Solum

What started as lunch time chatter turned into an opportunity that BASE® employees Missy Solum and Dustin Petty couldn’t pass up.

In early March Missy Solum passed along the news to her fellow co-worker Dustin Petty, that her family friend and Adel native Branden Bissell was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Missy also mentioned to Dustin that Branden has spent the last six years battling to protect the United States as a member of the […] Continue Reading…

Adel American Legion Post “THANK YOU”

American Legion Post 464 - Adel IowaCourtesy of Adel American Legion Post 464:

Thank you to all who supported the recent fundraiser and USO show benefiting the American Legion roof maintenance fund.

Legion members’ spouses and friends of Adel Post 464 gave generously of their time and talent to contribute homemade desserts and to serve the pasta dinner as well as to organize and perform in the show.

We are so grateful to all […] Continue Reading…

Terry Traveller – This Day in History

Terry TravelerTerry Traveler here, excited for the month ahead.

The other day, Chris and I were discussing our hobbies and I admitted to a slight obsession with “this-day-in-history” so called facts.

I take great joy in knowing that 876 years ago Germany crowned King Koenraad II von Hohenstaufen on the same day as the 9th Soul Train Music Awards awarded Boyz II Men’s “II” the title of […] Continue Reading…

Harry Stine Featured in Forbes

Stine SeedCourtesy of Forbes:

Local businessman Harry Stine of Stine Feeds is to be featured in an article in the April 14, 2014 issue of Forbes...”  Read full article at Forbes.

Stine Seed Company
22555 Laredo Trail
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 800-362-2510
Website: www.stineseed.com
Email: info@stineseed.com […] Continue Reading…

Animal Hospital of Adel Thinks “Green”

The Animal Hospital of AdelCourtesy of The Animal Hospital:

Since Spring is just around the corner, it’s time to think “Green.”

Here at The Animal Hospital of Adel, we try to watch our carbon footprint.

Beginning this month, we are vowing to use less paper. Billions of trees are cut down every year just for paper products, and we want to do our part by cutting back on paper waste. One way we […] Continue Reading…

Custom Hand-Drawn Artwork from Printed Drawings

Printed Drawings Adel IowaCourtesy of Printed Drawings:

Printed Drawings is a collection of Hand-Drawn Art by Angie Kowalsky, using the mouse and the “blank canvas” of the computer screen.

Their Art Prints add a touch of warmth to the business world Imagine one hanging in a corporate office, boutique, hospital, coffee shop, or even in a bedroom at home.

You’ll find that their […] Continue Reading…