Current Events

New Amenities Added to Adel Parks

Courtesy of Adel Parks and recreation:

The Adel Parks and Recreation Department has added new amenities to the Adel Parks.

• A third sand volleyball court was added in Evans Park.
• Two new park grills have been added to Evans Park.
• A new water fountain has been ordered for Evans park.
• Two new park benches have been ordered, 1 for Kinnick-Feller Park, and one for Island Park.
• Exterior painting of the Lion’s Club restroom in Kinnick-Feller Park has been updated.

Other park projects “in the works”:
Revamping the Island Park shelter house with a new roof, siding, and gutter system. […] Continue Reading…

Paul Ryan to Speak in Adel, Sept 5th

Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Paul Ryan will speak at the Courthouse Square in Adel, on Wednesday, September 5th.

He will speak about 9:00 a.m.

Downtown Businesses will be Open.

6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Sole access to the Court House block at 9th St.

Highway 169 will detour during speech. […] Continue Reading…

Hail Specials at Adel Chrysler Dodge RAM Jeep

Courtesy of Adel Chrysler Dodge RAM Jeep:

Adel Chrysler Dodge RAM Jeep has 75 vehicles affected in last week’s bout of hail, and is running a “Hail Sale” starting this week!

The sale runs until all hail damaged vehicles are sold, both new and pre-owned vehicles.

The last time this happened was 10 years ago.

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2012 ADM Alumni Golf Tournament Photos

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The ADM Alumni Association has posted photos from the 2012 Golf Tournament held during the Adel Sweet Corn Festival.

If you have pictures to share please send to wix4hawks@aol.com. All are welcome!

Congratulations to our winning team of Jay Albright, Jeff Tracy, Dick Hall, Chris Heikes, with a winning score of 56. […] Continue Reading…

Ralph Moisa II – White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow Interview

The 13th Annual White Eagle Multicultural Pow Wow is the only pow wow of it’s type in the country and it’s happening near Adel, Iowa!

We spoke with event founder, Ralph Moisa II, about this one-in-a-million gathering.

Ralph and Carol Moisa, along with dozens of volunteers and sponsors, have created a positive reason to unite central Iowa communities.

Their cause is valiant – “to break down the walls of misunderstanding and bring together individuals of different races” – as inspired by their late son Ralph “White Eagle” Moisa III.

As a young man, […] Continue Reading…

ADM Alumni Association Old High School Virtual Tour Added

Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association

One of the most requested additions to the ADM Alumni site has been photos of the High School.

During the Sweetcorn Festival this last weekend they held a Tour of the Old High School and have added 14 photos to the their site on the “Hallowed Halls” page.

The Alumni Association will be adding photos of the DeSoto and Minburn buildings when possible.

See the full article and take a virtual tour at the ADM Alumni Association site.

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Historic Adel Pool to Close August 17th

On Friday, August 17th the historic Adel Pool, located next to Kinnick-Feller Park on 9th St. will close it’s doors on a glorious history.

Built in 1935 by the WPA, (Works Progress Administration) as a community betterment project, it served Adel and the neighboring communities for 72 years. Surviving the Depression, flooding, drought, swimming lessons, and 72 years of children having fun.

But the children of Adel won’t be without a pool, the ground has already been broken on a new Aquatic Center located at the corner of Meadow Road and South 15th Street.

If you’d like a chance to take one last dip in the old pool, this is it.

There will be a final day for the public to partake in the Pool on the 18th as the city holds it’s Annual Doggy Daze of Summer event. […] Continue Reading…

New Construction for Adel Family Dentistry, P.C.

As you drive west on Greene Street you’ve probably noticed the new construction taking place.

Adel Family Dentistry, P.C. is building a new dental office next to their current location to better serve their patients. The new office will open later this year.

You can follow the progress online at the Adel Family Dentistry site, or on their Facebook page.

In addition to the new site they’ve expanded their hours to better serve their patients schedules.

New Hours:
Appointments are  available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., four days each week.

• Open from Monday-Thursday one week, and Tuesday-Friday the alternating week, except during holiday weeks.
• Every other Monday 7 a.m to 5 p.m.
• Tues-Thursday 7 a.m to 5 p.m.
• Every other Friday 7 a.m to 5 p.m.

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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:

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Adel Fareway Interview

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

Courtesy os ADM High School:

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!
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