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A Little Bit of Adel History at the Public Library
Courtesy of the Adel Public Library:
The Adel Public Library has added a new display that celebrates their past.
While cleaning, they discovered previously lost pieces from the former library building.
The pieces were assembled in a historic display reminiscent of their original setting in the former converted church.
Be sure to check it out on […] Continue Reading…
Check Out Stuff Shelf at the Adel Public Library
Courtesy of the Adel Public Library:
Have you ever needed a tool you really don’t want to buy, or hosted an event and wished you had just one more table?
Come and get some STUFF!
Our new Stuff Shelf has an ever growing amount of stuff you can check out including; tools, cake pans, puzzles, LEGOS, and so much more.
Stop by the library and see what Stuff you might need. Stop by and […] Continue Reading…
American Legion Post 464 Now on Facebook
Courtesy of Adel American Legion Post 464:
American Legion Post 464, which servers Adel Veterans, has a new Facebook page.
Stop by the page and give them a “Like”. […] Continue Reading…
Local Author to Speak at Adel Library Dec. 5th
Courtesy of the Adel Public Library:
The Adel Public Library is pleased to welcome Adel native James Hufferd to speak about his book “Troublesome Country” on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m.
This book “is a forceful statement of what is right about America — as well as a history of where we’ve gone off the track.
With an array of fascinating, little-known details and stories from throughout our history, the author shows how each failure comes from betraying our own ideals, and calls for us to finally live up to them.” […] Continue Reading…
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2014 Class Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee announces the 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees.
The 2014 inductees:
- Ron Brenner – Teacher and Coach
- Angie Gilliland – Class of 1989
- Whitney Johnson – Class of 2005
- Bric Nelson – Class of 1998
The inductees will be honored at the […] Continue Reading…
ISU Extension; Emerald Ash Borer is Here – Now what
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
10/8/13 Emerald Ash Borer is Here – Now what
Two informational meetings concerning the presence of emerald ash borer will be held in Cedar Rapids on Nov. 7.
The 1 p.m. meeting is for people in the Green Industry and the 6:30 p.m. meeting is for homeowners.
Read more: http://www.extension.
iastate.edu/article/emerald-ash-borer-here-now-what […] Continue Reading…
Golden Apple Award Presented to Della Weems
Courtesy of ADM Shcool District:
ADM High School teacher Della Weems received this month’s Golden Apple Award during the homecoming assembly on October 4th.
She was nominated by Meagn Koch in a letter she wrote telling why Mrs. Weems is so special.
The award was presented by WHO television and Allied Insurance. […] Continue Reading…
Xtreme Tree Inc. Tree Service
Complete Tree Service Company Serving the Greater Des Moines, IA area.
As a small business, we take pride in providing high quality tree care.
We are very skilled in removing all trees in any situation, not matter how small or large.
We specialize in hazardous removal. We are available for other services as well.
Call 515-802-4638 for a free estimate or consultation. […] Continue Reading…
4th Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K Results and Photos
Despite of the storm damage from Thursday, the 4th Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K was held worry free Saturday, September 21st.
The weather was beautiful and the temps were perfect for the race.
By Saturday, cleanup crews had already moved the trees blocking the paths.
Volunteers finished sweeping the trails clean so the runners would have a smooth course. […] Continue Reading…
Adel Kiwanis Donate Basketball Court to Evans Park
Stop by Evan’s Park in Adel and see the new addition.
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Adel Kiwanis club, the Park and Rec. Department has recently installed a basketball court in Evans park.
“The court is a great addition to our park system.” – Nick Schenck
See photos below. […] Continue Reading…
Adel Kiwanis Every Kid Plays Program Open
The Adel Kiwanis has created a program to assist ADM families by helping cover some or all of the participation fees or uniform costs for their k-8 child who participates in ADM activities.
Qualifying activities include […] Continue Reading…
Patriot Day – 911 Remebrance
Patriot Day honors those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
By designation of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be flown at half-mast as a […] Continue Reading…
Adel Awarded $500,000 Community Development Grant
City of Adel Has Been Awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of $500,000 from the Iowa Economic development Authority (IEDA) for Downtown Revitalization of the City’s Historic Downtown
Adel, IA (August 27, 2013) – The City of Adel has announced that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in an amount not to exceed […] Continue Reading…
Thank You to the Citizens of Dallas County
Open letter from: Courtesy of Taxpayers for Responsible Spending:
Citizens of Dallas County, the Taxpayers for Responsible Spending Committee would like to thank you for your support in defeating the Dallas County bond issue.
With the sounding defeat I hope the Supervisor’s will open a serious discussion with the City of Adel and the ADM School Board and move ahead with a proposal that is a […] Continue Reading…
Author Frederick Blanch at Adel Library Aug. 28th.
Courtesy of Adel Public Library:
The Adel library is excited to welcome Minnesota author Frederick Blanch for a reading and signing of his latest book on Wednesday, August 28th at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Blanch is an accomplished writer of poetry, prose, and scripts; his latest book of writings is called “Last Words: Frederick’s Bionary.”
“Last Words” was […] Continue Reading…
Adel United Methodist Church has a New Website
Courtesy of Adel United Methodist Church:
We are excited to share our new website for the Adel United Methodist Church with the community.
We have Upcoming Events, Missions, Outreach Programs and more online.
Please take a moment to check out our new site at http://adelumc.org. […] Continue Reading…
Town & Country Barbershop Returns to Adel
My great uncle was a barber. During the 60’s, yes, I’m that old, My grandfather and my dad would take turns each week taking me to get a haircut from my Uncle Andrew. To quote my dad, “a man gets his hair cut weekly, because it’s good for the soul”.
Then the Beatles changed everything, but some habits die hard. When we moved to Adel 25 years ago, one of my first trips downtown was to get a cut at the Town & Country Barbershop. It was […] Continue Reading…
Faith Lutheran Church New Facebook Page is Now Live
Courtesy of Faith Lutheran Church:
Check out the new Facebook page for Faith Lutheran Church, in Adel.
Faith Lutheran Church and Preschool is located at 602 South 14th Street in Adel, Iowa and has a long history serving Dallas County Iowa.
Be sure to “Like” their new page.
BASE® Raises over $7,000.00 for John D. Gomke Charity
- L-R: Melissa Doyle, Cindy Harrington, Neil Aldrich, Steve Gomke, Jessica Gomke, Adam Harrington, Joe Havenhill, Jessica Reynolds, Terry Harrington.
BASE® began their fundraising efforts on May 1st and continued through the month concluding on May 31st. A local Adel company, BASE® serves the self-employed and businesses across the country through the administration of tax saving employee benefit plans.
This is the third consecutive year that BASE® has supported the John D. Gomke Charity. Last year, the company raised over $5,000 and hoped to surpass that amount in just a short time frame.
On Friday, June 21st, BASE® President Terry Harrington presented Steve and Jessica Gomke of the John D. Gomke Charity a check for $7,264. […] Continue Reading…
