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Orton Family Circus and Tour of Museum – April 27th
Enjoy a pleasant evening learning about the unique history of Adel on, Tuesday, April 27th.
The evening starts at the Adel Public Library at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on the Orton Family Circus, which was located 3 miles East of Adel Iowa in Ortonville.
At one time the community of Ortonville included a cafe, grocery store, gasoline station, elevator, post offce, stockyard and two telephone companies…
Success on the Square!
Courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts
Gaylord Spencer: 770-956-2200
On behalf of the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
Adel Auto Parts (NAPA) earns NAPA’s highest honor, the exclusive NAPA Five Star Excellence Award!
Congratulations to John Standley and his staff on achieving this award for 2009. John’s store finished in the top four in the state, and was one of the top NAPA stores in the U. S.!
Of the more than 3,000 independent NAPA AUTO PARTS store owners in the U. S., your local Adel Auto Parts (NAPA) has earned NAPA’s highest honor: the… […] Continue Reading…
Light of Hope – April 28
Light of Hope Service of Remembrance
Please join the Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Council for a Service of Remembrance for children who were victims of abuse.
Through the art of song, testimonials and drama, present a Message of Hope for those in Dallas County who wish to prevent child abuse occurrences in our own communities.
Guest Speakers will include Dr. David Wilkerson, Waukee Community Schools Superintendent and Judge Virginia Cobb, Dallas & Guthrie County Juvenile Court….
Terry Branstad Video Shoot in Adel
If you were traveling on either Main St. or 9th St. on Wednesday the 10th, and thought you saw “Governor Branstad”, you were correct.
Former Governor, Terry Branstad was in Adel at the Courthouse square Wednesday afternoon for a video shoot on the West side of the Dallas County Court House.
Mr. Branstad, who served as Governor from 1983 to 1999 is campaigning for the Governorship of Iowa in 2010.
You can find more information on Mr. Branstad’s run for Governor at the Branstad for Governor 2010 site.
Adel TV Celebrating 50 Years In Business
For 50 years, Adel & Winterset TV & Appliance has served central Iowa as an appliance, electronics, heating and cooling dealer.
They would now like to invite you to a 50th anniversary event to thank you in person for supporting them throughout the years. The event will take place on February 18, 19 and 20.
Some special pricing will be offered, as well as, free extended warranties, delivery and disposal of old appliances.
Also…
Adel Named To The National Register of Historic Places
Great News for Adel.
The Downtown area around the square has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
This is a huge accolade for our community and one which we should all be proud.
Of particular note is the inclusion of not only the buildings, but separate designation and recognition of
Spotlight on Eco-esthetics
DiscoverAdel had the pleasure of interviewing Owner and Chemist, Jessi Wagoner of eco-esthetics Skin Care and eco-esthetics Skin Studio for the December Newsletter.
Located in the former Ben Franklin building, Jessi Wagoner, along with Esthetician and Spa Manager Christine Mellencamp, has opened her skin studio inside Easton Portrait Gallery on the square in downtown Adel. Read the full article on Eco-esthetics.
Adel Kiwanis Club Youth Basketball Tourneys
Adel Kiwanis Club Youth Basketball Tourneys
The Adel Kiwanis is having the 4th Annual Boy’s and Girl’s Basketball Tournaments this winter. The tournaments have 5th-8th grade divisions.
The Girl’s tournament is January 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Registration deadline is January 15th.
The Boy’s tournament is February 12th, 13th, and 14th. Registration deadline is
Adel A Pleasant Surprise One November Morning…
Linda Kramer, who blogs for Travels With Children has a great story about Adel on her site.
She found us one cold November morning while exploring the countryside.
2009 Holiday Open House Photos
Friday night was the 15th Annual Holiday Open House in Adel. It was a great turnout in spite of the cold!
DiscoverAdel gave out all of their cookies and got a chance to say “Hello” to a lot you.
We’d like to thank everyone who braved the cold and stopped by.
Below are a few of our photos from the Open House and Parade:
Adel Lions Club Donates $10,000 to Stage
Keith Soffa, President of the Adel Lions Club, recently presented an additional $2500 contribution to the Adel Partners Community Stage project.
This brings the total Lion’s Club stage contribution to $10,000, giving the club the honor of largest single project donor to date.
Bike Trail Soon To Be 89 Miles!
On Tuesday, October 13, the Iowa DOT Commission awarded $484,995.00 to the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT). This amount exceeds the $6.5 million goal for the completion of the North Loop. The trail, which passes through Adel, will soon total 89 miles in length.
Check out the RRVT site for all of the details.
Lightning Strikes Twice In Adel
The Iowa Lightning, a Semi-Pro Minor League Football Team will again be playing a play-off game this Saturday night at 7pm, at Macy Football Field in Kinnick Feller Park.
The Lightning (11-1) will play the Saint Paul Pioneers (9-1). The Iowa Lightning defeated the Dubuque Bruisers 30-14 last Saturday evening in Adel.
This is a rare opportunity to see this level of football played right here in Adel and Dallas County! Bring out the whole family.
There will be no admission charge to the game! A full concession stand will be available.
Please text, e-mail, and spread the word about the ‘Game in the Park’ this Saturday at 7pm! This is a great family event and Adel is happy to host them again!
1st Annual River Cleanup
1st Annual River Cleanup
Date: 8/29/2009 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Location: North Raccoon River
Adel, Iowa
Saturday is the 1st Annual River Cleanup of the Raccoon River. Friends, paddlers and lovers of rivers wild in Dallas County, are invited to help us clean up our rivers. Participants will pilot canoes along an 8-mile section of the North Raccoon River beginning in Adel.
6th Annual Adel Sweet Corn 5K Results Posted
Saturday the 8th, saw the 6th Annual Adel Sweet Corn 5K, which is held in memory of Danialle Hutzell and winds through scenic Adel.
The weather was hot and humid but the turnout far exceeded last years race.
First place went to Evan Selsor, 17 of Winterset, Iowa with a time of 16:48.
Congratulations to Evan and all who competed. We look forward to seeing you next year!
You can find a complete listing of the 2009 Sweet Corn Run Results Here.
Sharing is Healing
DiscoverAdel.com would like to welcome Sharing Is Caring to the community! Owner Michelle Rolings has moved her private counseling practice from Ames to Adel and will be working out of her home.
Sharing is Caring provides a variety of services, specializing in Eating Disorders and Self- Harming Behaviors, with Eating Disorder meetings held year round. Meeting dates and times are available online at her website.
Michelle’s clinic helps those experiencing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Matters. She also works with individual’s coping with Long Term Illness, Grief, Loss, Family of Origin, Identity and LGBT Concerns.
For more information about Michelle Rolings, Sharing Is Caring or to set up an initial consultation to determine the best clinical care, please visit www.michelleroling.comContinue Reading…
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Jan Price and Van Van Buren
Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce presented the 1st Annual Volunteer of the Year Awards to Jan Price and Van Van Buren at the annual members meeting on Tuesday, July 21.
Jan Price was honored as Community Volunteer of the Year for her work at the Adel Historical Museum in addition to being an active volunteer with the Adel Women’s Club, Partners Design Committee, and several other community organizations.
The Community Volunteer of the Year award is presented to recognize outstanding volunteer contributions throughout the Adel community.
Van Van Buren was chosen as the first recipient of the Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award for his extensive work as chair of the Adel Partners Economic Development Committee and as a member of the Iowa Book Festival Committee.
Adel Youth Wins at Regional Horse Show
Photo Courtesy Bar H Photography
Erin Tuil of Adel, Iowa, won the “First Time Exhibitor Youth Horsemanship” award at the 2009 Region Three Experience show in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Erin won showing, No Scotchin Chips.
Full story at- America’s Horse Daily
Nile Kinnick Museum Article
We’ve had several requests to re-run the March Newsletter article we ran on Nile Kinnick. With the passing of June and the anniversary of his death, it seems only fitting to honor one of Adel’s native sons. We hope that you enjoy.
– Courtesy: Julie Bailey – Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce.
The community of Adel is well-known for its brick streets, beautiful County Courthouse, and the Sweet Corn Festival. Adel is also the hometown of Nile Clarke Kinnick Jr., the winner of the 1939 Heisman Trophy for the University of Iowa. The football stadium at the University of Iowa is named in his honor.
The Adel Historical Museum and Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce are pursuing a vision for a Nile Kinnick Wing of the current historical museum in Adel.
In April 2009, a few select pieces of Nile Kinnick memorabilia will be available through an on-line auction. The Adel Historical Museum is fundraising in an effort to purchase all or part of this memorabilia and bring it home to Kinnick’s community where he spent his childhood. This would also complement the Kinnick items currently held in the Adel community and support the beginnings of a museum addition to highlight Kinnick’s life.
Nile Kinnick was born on July 9, 1918, in Adel, Iowa, the grandson of a governor. His grandfather, George Clarke was Governor of Iowa from 1913 to 1917 and practiced law in Adel. Nile was a star athlete in football and basketball at Adel High School before the family moved to Omaha, Neb., after his junior year.
