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Adel Library Accepting Community Room Reservations

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Courtesy of Adel Public Library:

We are accepting reservations for the community room, which will become available for public use beginning May 1.

No in-person programs or events are planned at this time, but we are planning limited programs for spring and summer.

No-contact service continues to be available. Place your holds online using the catalog at […] Continue Reading…

Good Samaritan Food Pantry Sponsors Backpack Meals

GoodSamaritanFoodPantry_03Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

The Good Samaritan Food Pantry sponsors a program called Backpack Meals.

Backpack meals provide meals to students in grade K-12 that are food insecure on the weekends.

Without anyone knowing, school personnel quietly puts the meals into the Backpacks of each […] Continue Reading…

Pink Wing Bakery

Phone: (515) 238-3816
Email: SadiePane@gmail.com
Facebook: PinkWingBakery
Made from scratch pies and cheesecake.
Order directly through messenger or text @ 515-238-3816.

Travis Parsons Memorial Dog Park Fundraiser

AHeinz57 LogoTravis Parsons Memorial Dog Park
Fundraiser
AHeinz57 Pet Rescue

There has been such an outpouring of love and a need for many of us to do something special in memory of Travis, that many of us are pitching in to create a large Dogs Playing for Life fenced area.

It will be a specific area to continue Travis‘s work with the […] Continue Reading…

Adel Mayor Proclaims Van Harden Day

Van Harden Adel ProlamationAdel Mayor Jim Peters has issued a proclamation declaring January 8, 2021 as “Van Harden Day.” 

View the Van Harden Proclamation

Adel Native Van Harden retired on January 8th, 2021, after 50 years of broadcasting. 

Van’s did his first broadcast in January of 1971 on […] Continue Reading…

In Person and Livestream Worship

Courtesy of Adel United Methodist ChurchAdel United Methodist Church

Beginning on January 17th, Adel United Methodist Church will be offering in-person worship at 9:30 a.m.

We ask you to social distance and wear a mask at the service, and inside the church. We offer masks for anyone who does not have one, or may have forgotten theirs. Hand sanitizer is also provided.

A […] Continue Reading…

New Location For Adel Mobile Food Pantry

FoodBank of IowaDC Public Health Nursing Services:

The Food Bank of Iowa‘s Mobile Food Pantry has moved to New Hope Church.

New Hope is 3 miles East of town on Highway 6, 25712 290th St. Adel.

Available the 4th Monday of every month from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. 

Bring bags, laundry baskets, or boxes to carry your food. […] Continue Reading…

ADM Alumni Updates Honored Military Names to 854

ADM Alumni Board PhotoCourtesy of ADM Alumni Association

The ADM Alumni Association has updated their Honored Military page on the ADM Alumni website. 

Visitors can see the list of 854 students who attended ADM and the legacy schools  which comprise the current ADM School district (Adel, DeSoto, Minburn, Washington Township, Central Dallas and Adel-DeSoto).

Regardless of […] Continue Reading…

Adel Public Library – Phase 2 of Covid-19 Response Plan

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As the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Dallas and Polk Counties continues to rise we have decided to return to phase two of our reopening plan on Monday, November 16th.

Patrons are required to wear a mask while at the library.

Our service desk will remain open, but the rest of […] Continue Reading…

City of Adel Coronavirus Update (November 16 2020)

Adel New LogoCourtesy of City of Adel:

November 16, 2020 Update

Governor’s Latest COVID-19 Proclamation

On November 16, Governor Reynolds issued a new COVID-19 Proclamation that continues the State Public Health Emergency Declaration.

  • The proclamation imposes a number of additional public health measures in effect through December 10. […] Continue Reading…

Drive-By Birthday Celebration for Mara Oct. 25

Drive By PartyThe Nevin’s family is having a DRIVE-BY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for Mara’s 8th birthday, Sunday Oct. 25th from 3:00pm – 4:30pm!

They would love to see your faces drive by to help celebrate Mara!! Drive by location, 850 South 16th St. In Adel!

Story tags: MiracleForMara.comMiracle for Mara, Mara Nevins and Tori’s Angels Foundation

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Adel Community Archery Center Reopened

Adel Archery CenterAdel Parks & Rec:

The Adel Archery Range at 1505 Old Portland Road (east of Fullers Petroleum) has re-opened after being refurbished by the City of Adel, David and Kent McAdon, and Scouts and leaders from Pack and Troop 152, just in time for the bow-hunting season!

A permit at a nominal fee is required to use the range and can be […] Continue Reading…

Adel Women’s Club

Iowa GFWC logoThe Adel Women’s Club is part of the GFWC (General Foundation of Women’s Club’s) which is an international community service organization.

Currently we have 55 members in Adel and have participated and donated to many community activities.

Our club meets the first Monday of the month at 1pm usually at the Adel Library.

With the […] Continue Reading…

Billy’s Ice Cream Store – Last Day of 2020 Season Oct. 31

Billy's Ice Cream StoreCourtesy of Billy’s Ice Cream Store:

Starting October 2nd., 2020,  Billy’s Ice Cream Store will close at 7 pm every day-Wednesday thru Sunday – till closing for the season, October 31.

Still serving daily lunch specials!

Billy’s Ice Cream Store
308 Nile Kinnick Dr. S  | Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 238-2302
Facebook: […] Continue Reading…

Lighting the Kinnick to Raccoon Trail Bridge October 6

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Lighting the Bridge Kinnick to Raccoon Trail Improvement Project.

Tuesday, October 6 at 7:15 pm

The Trail committee, a part of the Adel Partners Chamber, is excited to announce the lighting of the Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge.

Drive […] Continue Reading…

Mouthwatering BBQ From Brick Street Barbecue

Brick Street Barbecue Adel IowaIt’s time for some of your favorite BBQ!

Merle Cox of Brick Street BBQ will be smoking at least one day per week this season.

Order by Wednesday and Pickup on Friday!

Call Merle when your taste buds are craving mouth watering BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, Pork Loin, Chicken, Beef […] Continue Reading…

Cub Scouts Troop 152 – Sign Up

Cub Scouts

Pack 152 Chartered by Lions of Adel

For over 100 years, Cub Scouts have been having a great time making new friends and learning new things in an environment designed to help them succeed.

From building their own Pinewood Derby cars, helping in the community, and learning how to roast the perfect marshmallow with their best friends at a family camp out, your children will LOVE being a Cub […] Continue Reading…

Family Fun & Faith at Adel UMC’s Facebook Page

Courtesy of Adel United Methodist ChurchFamily Fun Faith

Join us on our Family Facebook page Family Fun & Faith at Adel UMC throughout the week!

We have live posts of Story Time, Craft Time and Children’s Messages.

And if you can’t join live, you can always catch them afterwards!

It’s designed for […] Continue Reading…

Invite – Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Outside Church

Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Adel IowaPanther Creek Church of the Brethren Parking Lot Church

Covid-19 has presented churches with a new set of challenges in 2020. 

Panther Creek Church of the Brethren would like to issue an open invitation to visit and participate in a nature filled worship service at 10:30 on Sunday mornings.

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