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Adel Library Supports the Good Samaritan Food Pantry

adel-libraryCourtesy 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

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:Iowa Library Adventure Pass Logo

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

BASE® Employee Benefits Adel IowaCourtesy 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

Adel Vision Clinic - Adel Iowa

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:Celebrate Adel 2019 February 25th Logo

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

Business of the Year Nominees
  • Adel Dental Group
  • Adel HealthMart
  • Country Lane Lodge

CONGRATULATIONS to […] Continue Reading…

Adel Public Library Adult Fiction Classics Section

adel-libraryCourtesy 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:Adel Good Samaritan 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

DallasCountyFoundationCourtesy 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!

HomeCare Services of Dallas County - Adel IowaCourtesy 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

Terry Traveller

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…

The ADM Athletic Hall of Fame 2019 Class Announced

Courtesy of ADM Alumni AssociationADM Hall of Fame Tiger

The ADM High School Athletic selection committee announces the 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees.

Those to be honored are:
•  Norene Groff Heaps, Class of 1977
•  Wesley Nordquist, Class of 2009
•  Jim Peters, Class of 1971
•  Bill Shields, Coach 

The […] Continue Reading…

Terry Traveler – “Remembers” the Last 10 Years

Terry Traveller

My, my, dear readers. Can you believe its been 10 years? A full decade of reporting my travels for DiscoverAdel.com. Wow.

If you’d asked me 10 years ago, “Terry? Where will you be in 10 years?”

I think I would have said, “I’ll be drinking coffee. Why, do you want to pick up some donuts?”

To which I say today, “Hey! You’re late and I can’t believe you […] Continue Reading…

Inland Coatings Celebrates 40 Years

Inland Coatings Since 1978 LogoInland Coatings is celebrating 40 years this year!

Based off of Hwy 6 in Adel, Inland manufactures premium coatings for all types of applications including Flat roofs, Industrial buildings, AG-Implements, piping, and Recreational Vehicles.

If you have a leaky roof or want a premium coating/sealant- stop by the plant or give us a call at […] Continue Reading…

ADM Yearbooks Are Live!

Alumni Tiger PawCourtesy of ADM Alumni Association

No Matter The Year, Decade Or Century….
We’ve Got You Covered!!!  

We are proud to announce that ALL yearbooks in our inventory are loaded and ready to view!   
 
All that is required is a membership in the ADM Alumni Association. Not a member? […] Continue Reading…

Donate Those Extra Bags to the Good Samaritan Food Pantry

GoodSamaritanFoodPantry_03Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

Do you have a collection of plastic bags you don’t know what to do with?

Please consider donating them to the The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry.

This is an on going request and all donations are welcomed.

Please drop them off at the Food Pantry between 9:00 am and 2:30 pm on Monday or […] Continue Reading…

Terry Traveler – Goes White Water Rafting

Terry Traveller

Terry Traveler here, your loyal world tourist. I think you’re ready to hear about the 22nd time I almost died.

Like the 21 times before, the day started like any other. I found myself thrown into a group of thrill seekers, headed west to surmount an unknown challenge.

The trip was long, and no one seemed to appreciate my rendition of Tiptoe Through the Tulips on the […] Continue Reading…

Adel Party to Commemorate Kinnick’s 100th Birthday July 7th

Nile Kinnick Museum - Adel IowaCourtesy of Adel Partners:

Adel Partners Chamber, City of Adel, FRYfest to Commemorate Kinnick’s 100th Birthday

On Saturday, July 7, a private ribbon cutting celebration will be held at the Kinnick Addition of the Adel Historical Museum at 10:00 am followed by a community gathering until 2:00 pm at the Adel Pavilion (located at 10th and Main St.) […] Continue Reading…

New Phone Number For Good Samaritan Food Pantry

GoodSamaritanFoodPantry_03Courtesy of Adel Food Pantry:

The Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry (GSFP.

“Due to circumstances beyond our control… we have a new phone number.

Please put 515-478-3760 in your phone book. We certainly apologize for the inconveniences this caused.” […] Continue Reading…