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Keeping Wild Spirits Taxidermy

20918 Old Hwy 6
Adel, Iowa 50003
Email: KWSTaxidermy@gmail.com
Website: www.KWSTaxidermy.com
Facebook: KWSTaxidermy
Keeping Wild Spirits Taxidermy is a veteran owned full service taxidermy shop with a fully certified taxidermist.
 

Hope Changes Everything #StandleyStrong – Thank You!

To our family, friends and neighbors: thanks to everyone that took part in the benefit for Lorinda Standley that was held Friday, July 26th, 2019 at Country Lane Lodge in Adel.

The event wouldn’t have been a success without EVERYONE coming together to support our cause – a cause for cancer awareness, to give back to the American Cancer Society, and to support a wonderful woman in […] Continue Reading…

Video of 2019 Dallas County Fair

Courtesy of ISU Extension Dallas County:

The Dallas County Fair held July 8-14, 2019 was a fantastic success. 

It was a week of great food, events, and activities. 

Check out the Dallas County Extension office’s video to see the highlights of this year’s fair!

Relive the […] Continue Reading…

Adel Library Supports the Good Samaritan Food Pantry

Courtesy of Adel Library:

During the 2018-2019 school year, the library partnered with the Good Samaritan Food Pantry to provide after-school snacks to kids.

Beginning in October, we served snacks three afternoons a week and by the end of the year, 588 kids had a free snack at the library.

We are […] Continue Reading…

Hope Changes Everything #StandleyStrong

Lorinda & John Standley

We’ve all met someone who prefers to remain in the shadows, giving their whole heart without the need for recognition; people who have touched our lives through acts of kindness and generosity made without a hint of expectation. For people like this, “being noticed” is never the intent.

That is why this month DiscoverAdel.com is sharing a different kind of story. This month, we are asking our community of friends, family, and neighbors for your support in honor […] Continue Reading…

Adel Public Library and the Iowa Library Adventure Pass

Courtesy of Adel Library:

Did you know Adel Public Library participates in the Iowa Library Adventure Pass program which offers free passes to area attractions by using a valid adult Library card and a valid photo ID.

Any adult library patron may borrow a pass to enjoy an educational day of family fun.

Adel residents can […] Continue Reading…

BASE® – Local Adel Company Celebrating 20 Years

Courtesy of Base®:

April 19th marked 20 years in business for BASE®, a company that strives to provide the best service when it comes to employee benefit plan administration.

BASE® opened for business on April 19, 1999 in Urbandale, but it wasn’t long after they moved to Adel.

Partnering with professionals in varying industries, […] Continue Reading…

Adel Vision Clinic Opens in Adel

Join us in welcoming Adel Vision Clinic to Adel. Located on the Historic square,to provide vision care products and services in Adel.

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am to 5 pm

Adel Vision Clinic
813 Main St.
Adel, IA 50003
Phone: (515) 207-7400
Website: […] Continue Reading…

2018 Adel Business and Citizen of the Year Announced

Courtesy of Adel Partners:

The 2018 Adel Business and Citizen of the Year were announced February 25th at the Country Lane Lodge, during the Annual Celebrate Adel Dinner.

• Adel Dental Group
• Adel HealthMart
• Country Lane Lodge

CONGRATULATIONS to […] Continue Reading…

Adel Public Library Adult Fiction Classics Section

Courtesy of Adel Library:

At the Adel Public Library Paula and Trever love old books!

Last year year they began a project to create an adult fiction Classics section.

After purchasing new shelving, with the generous financial support of the Friends Foundation, rescuing some of the oldest books in the library, and adding nearly 100 new titles to […] Continue Reading…

Help Support the Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry Wish List

Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry has had strong community and area support for over 35 years.

This support is critical to helping our small non-profit organization serve the families in our region who are “food insure.”

Your donations of staple groceries and fresh produce are vital to providing healthy and well- […] Continue Reading…

Historic Plaques on the Adel Downtown Square

Courtesy of Dallas County Foundation:

Have you noticed the new edition of the Historic plaques on some of the businesses downtown?

In 2018, the Dallas County Foundation granted the Adel Historical Preservation Committee, $1,500 for
Historic Plaques to be placed on the following downtown buildings […] Continue Reading…

HomeCare Services, Inc. of Dallas County Thank You!

Courtesy of HomeCare Services, Inc.:

Giving Tuesday is over and we are all very grateful for all who supported HomeCare Services, Inc. of Dallas County during our first time participating in this fundraising opportunity!  

Thanks to all who contributed, we were able to raise over $3400 in donations and matching […] Continue Reading…

Terry The Turkey Hunter

Gobble, gobble, fellow travelers! It is I, your beloved Terry T., here to soothe your woes with another artfully written tale of wonderment. Today, we talk turkey.

Thanksgiving is full of traditions- parades, shopping, the ceremonial cheek pinching of long forgotten relatives. But there is one tradition I enjoy more than any. Well, kind of, because I certainly enjoy the annual watching of The Burbs with Mr. Tom Hanks immensely. […] Continue Reading…