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ADM Graduate Develops Breast Cancer Vaccines
Courtesy of Marie Hansen, Adel Flowers and Gifts
Amanda Laust, ADM graduate- Class of 1999, has received her PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine.
As an ADM student, Amanda participated in volleyball, basketball, track, marching band, concert band, jazz band, mock trial, group and
2011 Hall of Fame Announced
Courtesy of ADM Alumni Association
The ADM High School Athletic selection committee has announced the 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees!
This year’s inductees will be honored at the ADM Alumni’s All Class Reunion August 12th, 2011, joining 40 members in the ADM Hall of Fame.
The 2011 inductees are:
John D. Gomke Charity Donates AED to ADM Schools
On December 13th and 14th Jessica Gomke of the John D. Gomke Charity donated two Zoll AED Defibrillators to the ADM Elementary and DeSoto Intermediate schools.
Faculty at the school were shown how to properly use the Zoll AED Defibrillators on children and adults in a presentation given by Dallas County EMT Mike Thomason.
The Zoll AED was created to be simple to use. With voice commands and lighted prompts, it walks responders through each step of CPR and only allows shock to be administered if needed. […] Continue Reading…
Wells Fargo Bank Donates $5,000 to Adel Stage
On December 13th representatives from the Wells Fargo Bank in Adel, Iowa made a special donation to the community.
Jessica Gomke, AVP and Manager of the Adel branch of the Wells Fargo Bank, along with representatives Travis Etchison, Jim Sheriff, and Mark Osborne, presented a check for $5,000 to
Wells Fargo Present Check to Community
Courtesy of Wells Fargo Bank in Adel
Join us Monday, December 13th at 11am as Wells Fargo Bank in Adel presents a check to the Adel Community Stage Project.
This show of community support will bring the Adel Stage project to another landmark total.
Previously scheduled at the stage, the presentation has been moved to
Terry Visits Parks in Adel, Iowa
I love Iowa summers. Each year I dust off my picnic basket, grab my trusty plaid blanket, and head out in search of the perfect shade tree.
Adel is home to nice parks. I started the season at Island Park for a little fishing. I’m not very good at it but I’m very good at relaxing. I checked out the historic bridge that spans over the dam, it’s a view worth seeing!
I also spent an evening at the Kinnick-Feller Park and Adel Municipal Pool. The park is a fun place to plan a get together with a few gazebos and lots of equipment for the kids.
There is a waterway entry point for the brave interested canoeing or kayaking. Personally, I prefer the chlorinated waters of the pool, it’s a great way
Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail Tourism in Adel, Iowa
Courtesy of the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
Does your business want to take advantage of the 125,000 annual Raccoon River Valley Trail tourists?
Then participate in the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Dinner and Auction!
RRVTA Board members are now seeking donations for the live and silent auctions held during the banquet.
This is a great opportunity to show this prime group of tourists what Adel
ASE Counterman/Store Owners of the Year Awarded to John Standley of Adel Auto Parts Corp
On Tuesday, December 7th John Standley of the Adel Auto Parts Corporation was awarded the ASE Counterman/ Store Owner of the Year Award!
Nominees of the Automatic Service Excellence Award are selected from the 60 national NAPA distributions centers to include all company owned stores, independent store owners, and ASE certified individuals.
Adel Brick Streets Ribbon Cutting
The Adel Brick Street Project is coming to an end for the 2010 season.
To honor this historic occasion, the City of Adel held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the corner of Main and 9th street. This coincides with the opening of the intersection and full access on Main.
Due to the upcoming weather, the project will finished in the early Spring. For the official wrap-up on the street project, please read the.
Adel Brick Street Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Courtesy of Chad Bird, City Administrator
After many months, the historic Adel Brick Street project is finally coming to an end.
Please join community leaders Tuesday, November 30th at 5:30pm for a brief “ribbon cutting” ceremony at the intersection of 9th and Main Streets.
This ribbon cutting ceremony will
Adel Brick Streets Projected To Finish In Two Weeks
The city will open Court St. and traffic will be allowed on 9th to the alley on Thursday.
Adel’s brick Street project is starting to wrap up. At the Tuesday, Brick Street Meeting.
Chad Bird, the Adel City Administrator outlined the progress of the remaining street work.
Crews are working hard to finish 9th Street and the
Brick Street Informational Meeting
Please join us Tuesday, November 2nd for an informative meeting about the historic Adel Brick Street Project.
The meeting will be held at Adel City Hall at 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
This public forum meeting is a great opportunity for business owners and community members to
City of Adel Urges Safety During Brick Street Construction Project
Officials with the City urged residents and Downtown business patrons to be mindful of increased construction traffic in the work zone of the Brick Street Project.
Recently there have been episodes of pedestrians walking into wet cement.
Manatt’s Project Manager Cameron Green said
Adel Brick Street Meeting Thursday, October 21st
Please join us Thursday, October 21st for an informative meeting about the historic Adel Brick Street Project.
The meeting will be held at Adel City Hall at 6pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
This public forum meeting is a great opportunity for business owners and community members to
BASE Offers Complimentary Benefit Analysis Businesses
Whether businesses are looking to enrich current benefit plans or implement cost saving measures, BASE in Adel, Iowa is offering a complimentary benefit analysis.
Businesses taking advantage of this complimentary service will be able to outline the savings that can be seen by utilizing any one of the benefit options available.
BASE does not sell health insurance, however
T&T Auto Repair October Oil Change Special
Is your automobile ready for another Iowa winter?
This is the time to schedule your vehicle for a oil change and tune up before the weather takes a turn!
All October long, T&T Auto will perform an oil change for $27.95.
This includes having all the fluids topped-off, inspection of the air filter, and check of the tire pressure.
T&T Auto also offers
Adel City Councilmen and Staff Attend Municipal Training
Adel Councilmen Jon McAvoy and Don Price and City Staff members Chad Bird, Mary Sue Hibbs, and Audra Sorber attended the Iowa League of Cities 2010 Annual Conference & Exhibit in Coralville September 22 through the 24th.
The conference theme was “Learning, Growing, Thriving.” The event provided an opportunity for city officials to attend workshops addressing
Adel Fire Department Fundraiser says Thank You!
Courtesy of Erin Sedars and the Adel Fire Department Fundraiser
On behalf of Larry & Sandy Schmitz, the entire River Valley Golf Community, and the Adel Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department, I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the community for your overwhelming support of the Adel Fire Department Fundraiser that was held on Sunday, September 19th.
Over 500 people were in attendance to partake in the fun and witness the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition from Governor Culver to the Adel Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department recognizing them as
Where in Adel is Terry Winner Announced
The DiscoverAdel.com Where in Adel is Terry? Facebook contest has ended. And the winner is….
Lindsay Greenslade Koons!
Lindsay has won a $25 Gift Certificate to the Adel Auto Parts Corporation/ NAPA store on the downtown square in Adel.
Congratulations Lindsay and thanks to everyone who stopped by the store to show your support.
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