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Adel Rotary Installs New Officers July 2023

Adel Rotary Club - Adel Iowa Adel Rotary passed the gavel from President Bob Grove, left, to new President Tim Ennis on Wednesday, July 5.

Ennis joins new 2023-24 officers Amanda Schwantes, President-Elect; Shirley McAdon, Secretary; Past-President Bob Grove; and Board members Steve Conard, Matthew Karns and Paul Zietlow.

Grove will preside over the Club’s work on its […] Continue Reading…

Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards 

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Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards 

Adel – Emma Foley, Sam Greiman and Bailey Renner were awarded the first Dallas County 4-H Senior Awards. They received their recognition during the Dallas County Fair Board Sponsorship Dinner on July 12, 2023. 

“The 4-H Senior Award is a joint effort between the Dallas County 4-H Foundation and the Dallas County 4-H Youth Committee […] Continue Reading…

Adel Rotary Provides $1,200 for Books at Meadow View School

Adel Rotary Club - Adel IowaThe Rotary Club of Adel President Bob Grove presented a check for $1,200 to ADM Meadow View Elementary School Principal Jodi Banse at its May 31 meeting to provide books for a new book vending machine.  

The vending machine doesn’t take money, though; students earn coins that allow them to choose a book as a reward for various academic, leadership, and character achievements throughout the (photo after link) […] Continue Reading…

Adel American Legion Post 464 Collecting Items for Veterans

Adel American Legion Post 464:American Legion Post 464 - Adel Iowa

The Adel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 464 is helping collect needed items as noted on the poster for the DM VA Hospital and DM VA Community Resource & Referral Center to support veterans.

 The drop-off box is located at 1305 S. 15th Street, Adel, or call Shirley McAdon at (515) 993-4862 for […] Continue Reading…

Adel UMC Wednesday Night Meal

Wednesday Night Meal at Adel United Methodist Fellowship Hall (Downstairs)

115 S. 10th 5-6:30 pm.

The Wednesday night meal is weekly.

All are Welcome! Free Will Donation

Adel United Methodist Church
115 South Tenth Street | Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 993-3791
Website: www.adelumc.org […] Continue Reading…

2023 Dallas County Foundation Grant Recipients

DallasCountyFoundationCourtesy of Dallas County Foundation:

The Dallas County Foundation (DCF) 2023 Grant Reception was held April 25th at the Redfield American Legion.

The Dallas County Foundation awarded $169,392.88 to 25 non-profits in Dallas County (2023 Grant Awards listing). 

Each year, grants are awarded to improve the quality of […] Continue Reading…

Good Nutrition on a Budget

Healthy FoodAdel, Iowa – A Good Nutrition on a Budget class was held on January 17th at the St. Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry, IA. 

This class was in partnership with the Perry Food Pantry, which provides food security assistance to residents of Perry.  

This class was attended by eight participants as well as two of the class’s organizers [Lois Hoger (Pantry Director) and Rosa […] Continue Reading…

New Location for RCI Builders

RCI Builders New Location in AdelThe new year is full of new adventures for RCI Builders!

Our Showroom has moved to a new location – 28059 Fairgrounds Road (next to the new ISU Extension Office and Raccoon River Preschool!)

It’s always been important to us that the material selection process be fun and stress-free!

That’s why we’re excited to continue displaying […] Continue Reading…

Scooter’s Coffee Grand Opening January 13

New Store to Celebrate with Grand Opening Event on January 13

“Adel, IA, January 2, 2023 – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 708 Greene Street, Adel, Iowa.

To celebrate, the drive-thru location will be hosting a Grand Opening on Friday, January 13, where customers can get half off any drink when they […] Continue Reading…

2023 ADM Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

ADM Alumni Tiger Statue

The 2023 inductees into the ADM Alumni Hall of Fame have been announced.

2023 ADM Hall of Fame Inductees: 

Robert Liston – Adel Class of 1962
Bruce Pinkerton – Adel-DeSoto Class of 1979
Brett Glenn – Adel-DeSoto Class of 1985
Jared Grove – ADM Class of 2012
William Kimber – Administrator

These honorees […] Continue Reading…

Restoration Church is Moving!

Restoration ChurchRestoration Church is moving to 9147 Prospect Circle, Adel. They will begin meeting at their new location January 8!

Restoration Church
29147 Prospect Circle | Adel, Iowa
Phone: 515.517.0301
Website: www.RestorationAdel.Church
Email: info@RestorationAdel.church
Facebook: RestorationAdel
Twitter: twitter.com/RestorationAdel
Instagram: Instagram.com/RestorationAdel

[…] Continue Reading…

Blessed Births and Beyond, LLC

Blessed Birth & BeyondAdel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 710-3742
Email: Shannon@BlessedBirthsAndBeyond.com
Website: www.BlessedBirthsAndBeyond.com
Facebook: BlessedBirthsofIowa

Pregnancy, birth and beyond through support and education!

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Dallas County Unveils New Brand Identity

Dallas County Iowa Logo“Dallas County releases a brand-new identity, which includes a new county logo and identity system.
Post Date: 11/04/2022

Dallas County unveiled a logo that ties together both the rich history of the county with the strong modern growth of its communities. The classic seal design serves as a visual representation of Dallas County and instantly identifies the county government […] Continue Reading…

Rosetta “Rosie” Peters Obituary – Services December 14

Courtesy of Caldwell Parrish:Rosetta "Rosie" Peters

Rosetta “Rosie” Peters
January 27, 1927  –  December 10, 2022

“Rosetta Marie Peters, 95, passed away peacefully at the Taylor House surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the Faith Lutheran Church in […] Continue Reading…

Scouts Donate A “Ton” To Adel Food Pantry

Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:Good Samaritan Food Pantry 40th Logo

The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry would like to say THANK YOU to the Scouts and our generous community!

The annual Scout food drive brought in more than a ton of food! (2153 pounds!) WOW!

Joining together to help our neighbors was at the heart of our inception 40 years ago.

We are […] Continue Reading…

Adel Time Capsule Ceremony October 9

Antique ClockCourtesy of Adel Chamber:

Adel’s observance of its demi semi cept centennial (175 years) continues with the traditional burial of a time capsule.

Mayor Jim Peters will preside over this event scheduled for October 9th at 2:00 in the southwest corner of Kinnick Feller Park.

The time capsule site will eventually be marked with […] Continue Reading…

Linda Wentland Celebration of Life Aug 27th

Linda Wentland - Adel IowaCourtesy of Caldwell Parrish:

Linda Lee Wentland (née Veldman) passed away Monday, August 22nd, at her home in Adel, Iowa.

Linda was a devoted wife to her husband of 45 years, Allen, and a proud and loving mother to her seven children.

Linda’s life was full of love and family, and nothing was more important to her than her children and […] Continue Reading…

2022 Annual ADM Alumni Golf Tournament August 12

2021 ADM Alumni Golf TournamentThere is STILL Time to Register!.

We have 50 teams registered and are accepting more teams.

The Adel DeSoto Minburn Alumni Association invites you to join them Friday, August 12th, 2022. 

9:00 am Shotgun Start at River Valley Golf.
Pre-registration is required to participate. Spots fill up quickly.Register Now! You DO NOT have to be an alumni. 
 
For more information see our website or contact […] Continue Reading…

Roots Nutrition Ribbon Cutting March 18

Roots Nutrition Logo 2

Courtesy of Adel Roots Nutrition

Join the Adel Partners Chamber March 18th, in person or on Facebook Live to cut the ribbon and welcome Roots Nutrition to Adel.

Roots Nutrition is a smoothie and juice bar preparing delightful Smoothies, Boosted Energy Drinks, & Aloe Shots in Adel, Iowa […] Continue Reading…