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2024 Adel Business of the Year – Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
The 2024 Adel Business of the Year was announced April 25 at the Country Lane Lodge, during the Annual Celebrate Adel Dinner.
This year’s recipient is Fiesta Mexican Restaurant. The business of the year goes above and beyond to not only deliver great customer service, but also enhances the Adel business climate and truly improves the community as a whole.
Antonio Berber […] Continue Reading…
2023 Adel Citizen of the Year – Carole Schlapkohl
The 2023 Adel Citizen of the Year was announced April 25 at the Country Lane Lodge, during the Annual Celebrate Adel Dinner.
For many years, Carole Schlapkohl has been a steadfast presence in the community, always ready to lend a helping hand wherever it is needed.
She came to Adel in 1979 and began her career as a teacher and coach. She went on to become the […] Continue Reading…
Join 4-H
Clover Kids is a fun 4-H program specifically designed for children in kindergarten through third grade.
The overall purpose of the Iowa 4-H Clover Kids program is to foster the development of life skills that are essential for the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical maturation of kindergarten through third graders by providing a unique, age-appropriate educational opportunity.
4-H is designed for […] Continue Reading…
Doc’s Hunt Club All Bird Challenge – 2024 Champs
Courtesy of Doc’s Hunt ClubThe dust has literally settled from the 2024 All-Bird Challenge and it was definitely a challenge!
Competitors dealt with high temperatures, dry ground, and even higher wind gusts throughout the event last weekend making for brutal conditions to find birds.
Doc’s Hunt Club wants to thank all 18 teams that ran the challenge!
Here are the top 3 in each […] Continue Reading…
Passport Services Now at Dallas County Recorder’s Office
Passport Services Now Offered at Dallas County Recorder’s Office
Adel, IA – As of Friday, March 1, 2024, the Dallas County Recorder’s Office will be taking appointments for the acceptance of passport applications.
As an added convenience, the ability to take passport photos is offered in the office as well.
“We have seen a […] Continue Reading…
Doc’s Hunting Lodge Fire Update
I hope this email finds you well.
Many of you have probably heard through the grapevine that our hunting lodge has experienced a fire and was destroyed.
Doc’s Lodge has long been a focal point for hunting enthusiasts from across the United States and other countries, providing a gathering place for various hunting groups to relax and share […] Continue Reading…
Grand Opening of Azalea Lane Boutique Feb 10
Come out and help celebrate Azalea Lane Boutique’s new location!
They’ve moved one block over to 803 Main Street, south of the Court House.
The Grand Opening starts Saturday, February 10th at 10 am, and Ribbon Cutting at […] Continue Reading…
Fruit Tree Workshops Hands-on Apple Tree Grafting April 1
ISU Extension and Outreach provides tree grafting workshops for homeowners.
Ames, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering fruit tree grafting workshops on April 1 in Dallas County at the Dallas County Extension Office.
Participants will hear a presentation on why and how to graft fruit trees by commercial horticulture specialist, Patrick O’Malley and take part […] Continue Reading…
(Re)Introducing SonRise Baptist Church
Rapids Street Baptist Church recently changed its name to SonRise Baptist Church.
We chose our new name to place our focus on our purpose and our message rather than just our location.
Why Our New Name “SonRise?”
We chose our new name to reflect the true focus of our congregation – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, […] Continue Reading…
Jean Barrett Obituary – Visitation Dec 20th
Jean Marie Barrett, 65, passed away with family by her side through it all on December 3, 2023, at UCSD Hospital in La Jolla, California.
She was born August 29, 1958, to John Melvin and Jean Moorman (Liggit) Dunleavy in Ames, Iowa.
Jean graduated from Ames High School and married her high school sweetheart, Michael Barrett […] Continue Reading…
Remembering Nile Kinnick’s Heisman Trophy Speech Dec 06
Today marks the 84th Anniversay of Nile Kinnck’s Heisman Trophy Speech. December 6th. 1939.
Remembering Nile Kinnick on the anniversary of his iconic Heisman speech – KCCI
“ADEL, Iowa — It was Dec. 6, 1939, when Adel native and Hawkeyes football star Nile Kinnick received the Heisman Trophy.
Kinnick delivered […] Continue Reading…
ISU Protect Trees and Shrubs from Winter Damage
Trees and shrubs are susceptible to damage from animals, snow, and salt.
AMES, Iowa – As leaves and temperatures fall, trees and shrubs in the home landscape become increasingly at risk for damage from animals, snow load, salt, sunscald, and desiccation.
Fortunately, there is still time to protect trees and shrubs from winter damage.
Aaron Steil, […] Continue Reading…
Adel Historic Museum Hosts River to River Retro Road Trip
Annually, the River to River Retro Road Trip begins in Davenport and ends in Council Bluffs, following Historic US Route 6 across Iowa over four days.
This year’s trip saw about 40 cars with drivers and some passengers make the trek September 14-17, 2023.
No Interstates, No Chain Restaurants, Just Mom & Pops and Two-Lane Blacktop is the plan. One of the stops this year was at Adel’s […] Continue Reading…
ADM Tiger Pride Yard Signs & Driveway Paw Prints
Help the ADM Junior class students and parents raise money for a safe and fun ADM After Prom!
We will be selling ADM Tiqer Pride Yard Signs and painting RED & BLACK Paw Prints on driveways or sidewalks.
Tiger Paw Prints: $25
2 paws in your choice of both red, both black or one red and one black
• Each additional set at same address $20
• Touch-Up of existing […] Continue Reading…
ISU Ext. and Outreach in Dallas County – New Office Hours
Adel, Iowa – Effective July 21, 2023,
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Dallas County will have new office hours.
Monday through Thursday the Dallas County Extension Office will be open from 8 am – 12:30 pm and 1 pm – 5 pm.
Friday the office will be open by appointment only.
Contact staff or […] Continue Reading…
Groundwork Begins on New Dallas County Admin Building
“Turner Construction has started the groundwork for the construction of the new Dallas County Administration Building approved by the Dallas County Board of Supervisors earlier this year.
Located on the property of the former Chrysler Building and Sheriff’s Office in Adel, the new building will house ten county offices, allowing citizens a broad offering of […] Continue Reading…
Audie Carman to Be Inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Audie Carman of Dallas County will be inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 20.
Audie Carman will be recognized at 1:30 p.m. A reception will follow the presentations.
What started as a simple question “What can I help with” turned into 15 years of volunteering as […] Continue Reading…
Adel Rotary Provides $1,200 for Books at Meadow View School
The Rotary Club of Adel President Bob Grove presented a check for $1,200 to ADM Meadow View Elementary School Principal Jodi Banse at its May 31 meeting to provide books for a new book vending machine.
The vending machine doesn’t take money, though; students earn coins that allow them to choose a book as a reward for various academic, leadership, and character achievements throughout the (photo after link) […] Continue Reading…
Adel American Legion Post 464 Collecting Items for Veterans
Adel American Legion Post 464:
The Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 is helping collect needed items as noted on the poster for the DM VA Hospital and DM VA Community Resource & Referral Center to support veterans.
The drop-off box is located at 1305 S. 15th Street, Adel, or call Shirley McAdon at (515) 993-4862 for […] Continue Reading…
