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Photos of Adel Aquatic Center Ground Breaking Ceremony
Courtesy of Adel Park and Rec:
The City of Adel held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the City’s New Family Recreation Aquatic Center Friday morning on the July 27th.
Over 20 children participated in the ceremony with toy buckets and shovels that the City provided.
The Aquatic Center is planned to open in 2013.
Photos of Ground Breaking Ceremony:
Adel Fareway Interview
- Angela Fitzgerald
The first Fareway Store opened in Boone, Iowa in 1938 with the simple purpose of providing good jobs, good food, and great service to happy customers. Over the past 74 years more than 100 stores across the Midwest have kept this idea alive.
And now, Adel is proud to become part of that history and the future it brings with it. This month DiscoverAdel spoke with the cheerful employees that are the backbone of this new addition to the community.
True to small town tradition, the local grocery store has always been a perfect fit to bolster local employment and community growth… Continue Reading […] Continue Reading…
BASE® Raises over $5,000.00 for John D. Gomke Charity
L-R Back Row: Adam Harrington, Joe Havenhill, Brian Hutchison, Penny Meyerhoff
Front Row: Emily Light, Anne Case,Maria Kinney, Cindy Harrington, Terry Harrignton, Jessica Gomke, Steve Gomke
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity:
Terry Harrington of BASE® presented Jessica and Steve Gomke of the John D.Gomke Charity with a check for $5,151.37. The company doubled last year’s donation of $2,422.00.
Photos of Check Presentation:… […] Continue Reading…
2012 John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament Results
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
Thank You to John & Lake Panorama National staff along with everyone who golfed, volunteered, sponsored, supported, or came to visit Saturday at John’s Tournament! You made is an awesome year!
Here are the 2012 John D Gomke Charity 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Results:
2012 Overall Champions with a score of 56: Dustin Light, Chad Godwin, Mike Anderson & Nick Fear… […] Continue Reading…
Marmot Names Adel Rep Agency of the Year
Courtesy of Outdoor Business Update:
“Ames Adventure Outfitters, a successful sales agency that represents Marmot outdoor clothing and equipment throughout the mid-western states, has received Marmot’s 2012 “Agency of the Year” award.
This annual award is given to Marmot’s top North American sales agency each spring for sales performance, professionalism and commitment to the brand.
Ames Adventure Outfitters (AAO), was started in 2003 by Brian Block, a passionate and avid mountain athlete. In recent years, Block has expanded the business significantly, bringing aboard key employees—Vanessa Block and Jon Jugenheimer—to grow the agency.
Today, AAO is headquartered in Adel, Iowa and represents Marmot along with several complimentary brands including Scarpa, Sole, Grivel, Beal and Liberty Bottleworks.” Read the full article… […] Continue Reading…
Fish Fry at Keasey’s in Adel July 1st.
Courtesy of Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge:
Keasey’s Hideaway Lounge invites you to a Fish Fry on Sunday, July 1st, 2012.
Stop by at 1:00 p.m. for Fish,Potato Wedges,Onion Rings, Cole Slaw and Great Company!
Be sure to RSVP on Facebook!
Keasey’s Hideway
911 Court St.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: 515-993-0023 […] Continue Reading…
ADM’s Alec Rash Picked in 2nd Round MLB Draft
Pitcher Alec Rash of ADM was picked in the second round of the Major League Baseball first-year payer draft by the Philadelphia Phillies June 5th.
At 6 ft. 5, the 200 lb. Alec threw at an impressive 95 mph during the National Pre-Draft Showcase.
Whether he goes to college or the Phillies is a decision he still has to make.
Congratulations to Alec and his family. […] Continue Reading…
Marc Stephens – Naming Contest
Courtesy of Marc Stephens and Friends Salon
Marc Stephens Salon in Adel is running a contest to rename the Salon.
You can post your entry on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate.
Be sure to check our Summer promotions. […] Continue Reading…
3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Classic Golf Tournament
Courtesy of John D. Gomke Charity, Inc.:
18 Teams have already signed up for the 3rd Annual John D. Gomke Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 16th.
There is still plenty of room for your team to get signed up for either a 7 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. tee off time.
Register online at johndgomkecharity.org or call 515-314-9171. […] Continue Reading…
ADM Alumni Honors Adel Military Killed in Action
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The Alumni KIA Memorial consists of a 4 foot by 3 foot bronze and alumicolor plaque designed by Jim Peters. The memorial is displayed in the ADM High School commons.
There are eleven, 2 foot by 3 foot displays composed of photos, letters, and tributes representing each of the ADM graduates.
The Alumni Association has recently added digital copies of the plaques to their Honored Military page.
Clicking on the photo or the plaque will enlarge the image for better viewing. […] Continue Reading…
ADM in Top 25 Schools in Iowa – 2012 Iowa AP index
The ADM High School has received confirmation from the University of Iowa, Belin and Blank Center that ADM High School is ranked in the Top 25 schools in Iowa for the 2012 Iowa AP Index.
ADM ranked at 14 out of 199 schools.
Congratulations to the folks at ADM.
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
[…] Continue Reading…
Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
The Adel Fareway Opens May 9th.
There will be a ribbon cutting service ay 9:30 a.m.
Get there early to show your support as they open their doors to Adel!
Looking forward to seeing you there! […] Continue Reading…
Liberty Mutual Insurance Honors 4 Adel Firefighters
Liberty Mutual Insurance awarded Four Adel Fire Fighters the Community Service Firemark Award at the March 13th, Adel City Council meeting.
The Heroic Firemark Award recognizes local firefighters who assisted in a life-saving effort without regard for their own personal safety.
The awards were presented by Mayor Jim Peters to Tim Morland, Tim Brickman, Jason Renner and Brad Kinzie for their actions August 10th, 2010.
Fire was shooting from the roof of Larry & Sandy Schmitz’s home as they slept. The fire fighters were forced to break into the home and rush the Schmitz’s outside to safety. Seconds later, the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames… […] Continue Reading…
City of Adel Recognizes Officer for 10 years of Service
On March 13th art the Adel City Council meeting Mayor Jim Peters recognized Sergeant Terry Wright for 10 years of service to the city of Adel.
Chief Jim McNeil and Terry’s fellow officers were on hand for the award.
City of Adel
Phone: (515) 993-4525
Email: cbird@adeliowa.org
Website: www.adeliowa.org […] Continue Reading…
ADM Alumni Requests Your Help to Honor Adel Veterans
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM Alumni Association is starting it’s 2nd phase of honoring all ADM Alumni who have served in the Military.
Phase 1 was completed on Veteran’s Day, 11/11/11 when a total of 11 ADM alumni were honored for giving their lives on the field of battle. […] Continue Reading…
John Standley Receives Exclusive NAPA Five Star Excellence Award
- 2011 NAPA Five Star Excellence Award Winner
Adel Auto Parts/Perry Auto Parts (NAPA) earns highest honor, the distinguished NAPA Five Star Excellence Award for the third year in a row!
Five Star Excellence status is awarded based on achievement in sales growth, store presentation, wholesale marketing, and education and training.
“Five Star Excellence means a store is among NAPA’s elite – the very best of the best,” said NAPA President Dan Askey.“Earning this level of recognition requires commitment, passion and incredible focus. More than 3,000 independent NAPA AUTO PARTS Store Owners in the U.S. compete to earn this distinction each year…” […] Continue Reading…
Heart Wisdom Class – March 24th and 31st.
Courtesy of Healing Therapies Adel:
Heart Wisdom Class
When you think of your heart in your chest, it is the size of your hand squeezed into a fist.
When you think of your heart “on stress” it is the tension of your hand squeezed into a fist.
Continue that tension indefinitely and you have the many physical problems of stress.
Come learn to listen more deeply to your heart’s wisdom as it communicates with you about your life.
Beginning with the attitude-of-gratitude, we will share a variety of different ways to relax and open your heart – for your physical health and your emotional/spiritual health… […] Continue Reading…
Ken Depue – Imagination Images of Iowa
Republished from the 2012 DiscoverAdel February Newsletter:
As the owner of both Imagination Images of Iowa and Code Electric, Ken Depue is one of those fortunate people that does not one job he loves but two.
While in high school at ADM he discovered photography. It made such an impact on him that he owned and operated Adel Photography in Adel.
In 2002 he apprenticed with A&W Electric, discovering a second career that he enjoyed. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to eventually start Code Electric… […] Continue Reading…
Fareway Announces Plans for Adel Store
Courtesy of Fareway Stores, Inc.:
New Store Opening Announced
— Feb 16, 2012
Fareway Stores, Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the current SuperValu store located at 804 Nile Kinnick Drive in Adel, Iowa.
Fareway has a history of being in similar sized towns with similar sized facilities. Fareway is dedicated to expanding the number of these locations and by doing so into Adel, our hope is that this will make shopping with us more convenient for our customers, while allowing new customers the opportunity to get to know Fareway.
Fareway intends to transform the current facility … […] Continue Reading…
