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2009 Brick Street Classic Has A Great Show!
The Brick Street Classic Car Show in Adel is an annual event put on by the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce.
June 6th started as a rainy day. Nearly an inch of rain fell between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 am. John Standley was standing in his kitchen getting ready for the scheduled Brick Street Classic Car Show anyway. The rain cleared off, the doppler showed that it was moving out of the area and he headed to his NAPA store in Adel to start setting up for the day.
8:15 saw John and one of his store assistant’s putting up the tent for the band. The band, Voodoo3 had called several times to see if the day was still on. John in his usual cheery self said “Why not?”
By 9:00 all of the tents were up, the vendor spots remarked, the previous night’s rain had erased the previous markings. T-Shirts were being hung in the Registration tent at the corner of Nile Kinnic and Court St. just across from Brick Street muscle. Gary Curnes, from Brick Street Muscle, His wife Mary, and his sons were carried over boxes of this year’s shirts for the show participants.
Phil Keoghan’s Stop in Adel
The Amazing Race’s host, Phil Keoghan stopped at the Adel Library on Sunday, April 19th on his way to the Capital. Phil was greeted by fans who braved the rain and cold to cheer him on and get an autograph or two.
Phil braved the weather on his way to the Capital in Des Moines as he rides across the country to raise awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
“I fly over 400,000 miles a year and I figured it was time to stretch my legs. I love to ride so I thought I’d see what this great country looks like up close instead of taking a bird’s eye view at 30,000 feet,” said Keoghan. “In this economic climate, bike riding makes a lot of sense – it’s good for your waistline and easy on your wallet.”
You can find more information on Phil’s ride at the Phil Rides Across America website.
Photos courtesy of Julie Bailey, Program Director for the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce.
Amazing Race Host in Adel this Sunday
Published: April 2009
The Amazing Race’s host, Phil Keoghan will be coming to Adel on Sunday, April 19th on his way to the Capital. Phil is in the midst of a cross county bike ride for MS.
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Book Launch of Local Author
Saturday, April 18, 5:00 PM
Barnes & Noble University Ave.
West Des Moines
Iowa Book Festival Author Jan Blazanin, will have a book launch for her latest novel at the Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines.
She has been writing and teaching writing since the early nineties. “Fairest of Them All” will mark the first published book for the Waukee author.
Jan is a featured presenting author at the Iowa Book Festival to be held in Adel on May 2nd. from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM.
Barnes & Noble has made available a Voucher for purchases made the night of the Launch. A percentage of the net sale will be donated to your local school/organization. Barnes & Noble is a sponsor of the Iowa Book Festival.
Brick Street Renovation Workshop: Financing the Project
The City of Adel is planning a workshop forum to continue the discussion of brick streets in our community.
This meeting will review the options available for financing the first project and explore options for future project financing. The meeting will focus on the history of brick streets in Adel, past models for financing street projects and options for financing the future brick street projects. The City Council is very interested in hearing public comment about this important project and having public discussion about how to proceed with brick street renovations.
You are invited to attend this open public meeting to be held on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30pm at the Adel Public Library.
The meeting will be facilitated by an independent strategic planning facilitator. If you are interested in how the brick streets will be renovated and financed, this is the meeting for you.
Local Film Maker Wins Online Climate Change Contest
(Washington, DC – February 5, 2009) Today Environmental Defense Action Fund announced the winners of an ad competition challenging filmmakers to explain how capping greenhouse gas pollution will break America’s addiction to oil. Two winners were selected, one chosen by EDAF staff and one by thousands of online voters.
The winner of the Climate Activist´s Choice Award, selected by an online vote, is Scott Canney from Adel, Iowa. Scott´s video, Thinking Cap shows that a carbon cap is really a thinking cap- it helps keep money here at home.
You can view the winning entries at edf.org/climatevideos.
Read the full article at the Southern Maryland Online.
Adel Flowers & Gifts Grand Opening
Adel Flowers and Gifts will have their Grand Opening Friday, January 30th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Located at Harvey’s greenhouse & Garden Center 611 Nile Kinnick Dr, S. Adel IA.
John Standley to be Interviewed on KJJY
John Standley of Adel Auto Parts will be interviewed on KJJY Monday the 26th by Hatfield & McCoy.
The interview will be between 7:45 and 8:30 and cover the filming of the movie “Ticket Out”
“Ticket Out” is a feature film starring Ray Liotta and Alexandra Breckenridge. Storyline – Jocelyn (Alexandra Breckenridge) flees with her children to protect them from an abusive father / ex-husband. Jim (Ray Liotta) helps her evade those who wish to stop her.
Ticket Out Movie Shoot Photos
Tami Irwin has posted her photos from the filming shot on Friday for the movie “Ticket Out“.
The filming for the movie “Ticket Out“, which was partially shot in Adel last Friday starting at 6AM.
“Ticket Out” is a feature film starring Ray Liotta and Alexandra Breckenridge. Storyline – Jocelyn (Alexandra Breckenridge) flees with her children to protect them from an abusive father / ex-husband. Jim (Ray Liotta) helps her evade those who wish to stop her.
“Ticket Out” to be Filmed this Friday
The filming for the movie “Ticket Out”, which is partially shot in Adel, will be this Friday starting at 6AM.
“Ticket Out” is a feature film starring Ray Liotta and Alexandra Breckenridge.
Storyline – Jocelyn (Alexandra Breckenridge) flees with her children to protect […] Continue Reading…
Open Casting Call for “Ticket Out” Movie
The movie producers of “Ticket Out” will have an “extras” casting call on Sunday, January 18 from Noon to 4PM at Cafe in the Park. The restaurant will be open during those hours.
They are looking for people of all types and ages. NOTE: children need to be 10 and older due to the length of the work day.
Movie Scene To Be Shot In Adel
John Standley from NAPA/Adel Auto Parts has announced that a movie scene will be shot in his store this January.
The film company is Ticket Out Productions. The scene is from a movie where a woman is trying to escape the United States to Canada. She is befriended by an FBI agent who stops in an auto parts store to purchase a part and is spotted by those chasing him and he runs out the store through the back into the alley where a confrontation occurs. The scene will show the full front of the store, the courthouse, square, the inside of the NAPA store including the way out the back.
Production Company Moving To Adel
Bow and Arrow Productions has purchased the Old Library/Hanny’s of Adel building at the corner of 9th & Prairie. Bow and Arrow Production is an events production company, including music and theatre productions.
The building will be remodeled into office space and there is an opportunity to lease new office space within the building.
Holiday Open House Video
It was a little cold, but Adel had a great turn out for the Holiday Open House Friday night. We’d like to thank everyone that stopped by our booth and said “Hi”.
Our elves are busy getting the images ready […] Continue Reading…
REM Opens in Adel
NEW TO THE COMMUNITY!
REM Developmental Services Inc. provides assisted living services to individuals and families faced with the complexities of developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. REM, partnered with The MENTOR Network, offers services that fit the needs of each client to “help the individual live a full and productive life, as independently as possible.”
November Newsletter Published
DiscoverAdel.com sent out it’s first newsletter today. Please click on the Newsletter button at the top of the site to get your copy.
Our goal is to inform everyone of the benefits of Adel. Not just those who live in Adel, but in the surrounding communities. From unique shopping and award winning events, to the outstanding services found in Adel.
In this issue we cover the DiscoverAdel.Com website, an in depth interview with Laurie Guth from the Library, the addition of REM as a new business, and the Holiday Open House.
Many thanks to our supporters and sponsors who made it possible:
Adel Awarded Tourism Community of the Year (Updated)
October 21, 2008 – Sioux City, Iowa
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 20 awards to industry members during the 2008 Iowa Tourism Conference in Sioux City today.
Adel was chosen from entries in the category for […] Continue Reading…
Mmmmm, buttery goodness!
Get in the mood for Sweet Corn Festival with this great video! See you there on Aug 9th!
Iowa Journal – Out and About in Adel
Did you miss the show? Iowa Journal on Iowa Public Television recently aired a great story about Adel. If you missed it you can still watch the video and read the whole story on the iptv.org website. […] Continue Reading…
