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Open House at Genesis Development Jan. 24th
Courtesy of genesis Development:
Please join us as we host an Open House on January 24th, 2012 at our office located at 211 S. 7th St. Suite D here in Adel (right next to Patricks).
The open house will begin at 5:00 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
In the event that you are unable to attend but are still interested in learning more about Genesis Development and the services we offer you can get in touch with us by phone at (515) 993-5986 or by email at trevor@genesisdevelopment.com.
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.
Adel Tumbling & Dance Club – Jan 2012 Newsletter Article
This is a reprint from the January 2012 DiscoverAdel Article:
- Sue Dunsmoor & Lori Rickert
Located at 211 S 7th St, Adel Tumbling & Dance Club teaches Tumbling, Tap, Ballet: Lyrical/Modern, Jazz: Hip Hop, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, and Competitive Dance.
It is owned by Lori (Erickson) Rickert, who has been teaching tumbling in Adel for 35 years.
She has three grown children Jeni, Dani, and Justin, her middle daughter is married and in medical school.
Lori started tumbling at the age of 5 and was a member of the Des Moines Gymnastic Club in High School.
While in school she assisted with coaching students, her High School coach recommended that she teach in Ankeny.
While teaching and working for an Insurance Agency in Ankeny, Lori received a call from Kathy Haldamen asking if she would come and teach 2 full classes in Adel on Saturdays… […] Continue Reading…
Jim Peters Mayor of Adel
(Republished from the July 2011 Newsletter)
A significant part of any community is it’s leadership. For over twenty years, Jim Peters has served Adel as councilman and Mayor.
We got a chance to visit with him and hear about his love for the community and his drive to remember ADM Alumni who gave their all.
With his trademark salt and pepper ponytail, suit and bow tie, he fits the image of a Mayor who has the community’s best interest at heart. Jim is quick to give an ear as he listens attentively to every side of an issue.
Chris Mars, Communications Manager of Bow & Arrow Productions Inc.
(Republished from February 2011 Newsletter)
Adel is full of surprises around every corner with many important businesses silently accomplishing their day to day work as people walk by and wonder, what’s going on in there?
At the corner of 9th and Prairie, inside a former church you will find Bow & Arrow Productions Inc. known around the world for their strong Iowa character, exceptional stage designs, and video productions.
This month we spoke with Chris Mars, Communications Manager and Production Assistant to find out more about Bow & Arrow’s prestigious work.
In the early 1990s Owner and Creative Director Michael Mars was a professional singer as part of the Day of Discovery Christian music group. Michael recorded hundreds of songs and created corresponding music videos to be aired in both the US and Canada. Michael realized his passion for production during those performance years and began drafting audio and video designs for church festivals. […] Continue Reading…
O.D. Smalley – Surveyor’s Mystery Compass
(Republished from the October 2011 Newsletter)
A Rittenhouse Compass
Mystery Compass –
“Surveying compasses, like this one were used extensively when this country was settled.
They were used to lay out towns, and all sorts of lines to divide properties, or county and state lines.
George Washington was a surveyor and used a compass made by Goldsmith Chandlee.
Abraham Lincoln was also a surveyor and used a Rittenhouse compass made before he was born.
The earliest American compasses were made in the 1st quarter of the 1700’s. The earlier they were made the more decoration or engraving you will find on the compass face.
These are important instruments since they used to settle and map out our great country. Early compass makers were highly competitive, each maker trying to out preform his rival in quality of construction and decoration.
Pat Rohret – Adel Veterinary Clinic
(Republished from the May 2011 Newsletter)
Nostalgia isn’t a term often used when referencing a medical facility but it describes the large brick building located on Highway 6 with the quirky sign to a T.
The Adel Veterinary Clinic has been an Adel standby for nearly 4 decades, serving generations of pets and their families.
Left: Dr. Holland, Middle: Dr. Rohret, Right: Dr. Beeman
This month we spoke with the doctors of the Adel Veterinary Clinic to find out what makes this Adel standard so well loved.
The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2012 Class Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee has announced the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees!
This year’s inductees will be honored at the ADM Alumni’s All Class Reunion, August 10th, 2011 in the ADM High School Auditorium in Adel.
The 2012 inductees are:
ADM Tigers End Season 12-1
The Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team gave their all as they battled in an exciting game Monday night, losing to Laporte City 42-28.
The Tigers finished the season with a 12-1 school record.
Our thanks to the team for a great season!
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Help Send the Tigers to the UNI Dome for State Semifinals
Adel will hold a send off rally at the downtown square for the ADM Tigers as they take their first trip to the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls.
Come support the Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 14th.
The Tigers play Union of LaPorte City 10-2.
Monday, Nov 14, 2011
Time 7:30 .pm.
UNI Stadium, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Download driving directions and get the School Information here.
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ADM Tigers to State Semifinals Nov. 14th
The Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team overcame the rain and a trailing 1st half to beat Pella with a 25-13 win in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.
The win takes the Tigers (12-0) to the State Semifinals at the UNI-Dome where they play Union of LaPorte City (10-2).
Monday, Nov 14, 2011
Time 7:30 .pm.
UNI Stadium, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
ADM Tigers to Round 4 of State Playoffs
Come out and cheer on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Pella in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.
The Tigers won Monday’s game against Oskaloosa 49-14.
Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Time 7:00 .pm.
ADM Stadium
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2011 Veteran’s Day Memorial Salutes ADM Alumni
Please join us Friday, November 11th as the ADM School and ADM Alumni honors 3 newly recognized graduates who gave their lives in the name of American freedom during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Conflict.
- Clint Glenn, Class of 1940, WWII
- Donald Stump, Class of 1947, Korea
- Delbert Emehiser, Class of 1949, Korea
The Veteran’s Day Ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m, at the ADM High School Auditorium.
The names will be added to the Alumni KIA Memorial.
ADM Tigers to Round 3 of State Playoffs Nov. 7th
Come out and cheer on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Pella in Round 3 of the State Playoffs.
The Tigers won Monday’s game against Oskaloosa 49-14.
Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Time 7:00 .pm.
ADM Stadium
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
ADM Tigers to Round 2 of State Playoffs Oct. 31
Come out and cheer on the Tigers this Monday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team hosts Oskaloosa in Round 2 of the State Playoffs.
The Tigers won Wednesday’s game against Fairfield 56-21.
Monday, Oct 31, 2011
Time 7:0pm
ADM Stadium
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
ADM Tigers hosts Fairfield this Weds. Oct. 26th.
Come out and cheer on the Tigers this Wednesday as the 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team (9-0) hosts Faifield (5-4) in a State Playoff game.
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011
Time 7:0pm
ADM Stadium
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Undefeated Tigers Set Sights on Perry, Oct, 21st.
Come out and cheer the Tigers on this Friday as the undefeated 2011 Adel DeSoto Minburn Football Team plays Perry in the final game of the regular season.
Friday, Oct 21, 2011
Time 7:30pm
ADM Stadium
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K a Success!
The 2nd Annual John’s Baby Steps 5K Goes The Distance!
Adel, Iowa. October 15th, 2011.
Volunteers gathered at the Kinnick-Feller Park at 6:00 a.m. putting together the final touches for the race.
The air was crisp as Kevin of Open Road setup and calibrated the digital timer under a park light as dawn started to peak through the dense tree covering of the park.
At 6:30 “Day of” registrants were getting signed in and fitted with digital markers.
Over the next hour and a half, race participants and their families gathered in the park. Spirits were high.
At 8:00 Carly Kuhse, flawlessly sang the National Anthem.
Runners moved to the North end of the park for the “Shot Gun” start at 8:10.
The course proceeded through the Oakdale Cemetery for the first leg.
Runners then proceeded east along N9th turning south on Grove St.
They turned east at N14th proceeding pass Prairie St., and turning north onto 9thSt.
The runners then ran west on N 9th st. with a north leg around the pool crossing the Finish Line at the starting point.
The first to cross the Finish line was 19 year old Joshua Andersen of Adel with a winning time of 21:31.8.
Following closely were Bart Smith, 32, Clear Lake, time of 22:19.0, Trevor Danner, 15, Adel, time of 22:22.6, Quinn Hildman, and Wesley Yoder, 16, Redfield, time of 23:27.9,.
Finishing First in the Female Division was Maggie Nugent, 35, Adel, time of 23:51.1.
Nearly 70 runners participated in this year’s run, some in their 70’s and 80’s.
New this year to the race was the Tot Trot with races for ages 5 and under, 6-9, and 10-12.
The youth races proved to be a hit with the kids as the entire park cheered them on as they crossed the Finish lines.
Runners were treated to water, bananas, and pizza.
Wrapping up the days events was the Raffle as prizes were announced and the Place and Gender prizes were awarded.
Look for more photos to come in the following days at the John D. Gomke website
Place, Age, and Gender Results:
Adel Fire Department Accepts Awards
The Adel Volunteer Fire Department was recognized by Karen Smith and Van VanBuren of the Adel Township at the Adel City Council meeting October 11th..
Karen Smith thanked them on behalf of their valor and courage when they responded to a fire call on August 8th, 2010 at the Adel Golf Course. They had responded to a call at the Joseph home.
When the Adel Fire Department was searching the Joseph residence, they noticed fire shooting through the roof at the Schmitz home. Fire fighters rushed into the house and got Larry & Sandy, who were sleeping, outside to safety seconds before the entire roof of the home collapsed in flames.
The Schmitz’s were present as an award was presented to each of the four firefighters who rescued them and also to the Fire Department as a whole, for their actions on August 8th. Receiving individual plaques were, Tim Morlan, Brad Kinzie, Tim Brickman, and Jason Renner.
Tim Morland, acting Chief of the Adel Fire Department accepted the award on behalf of the fire department and said “We do what we do because we care about our community.”
The audience of 40 plus, gave the fire fighters a standing ovation.
