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Terry Traveler – Ode to the River
It is I, Terry Traveler, poet.
The other day, I sat upon a bridge and dreamed. Words floating through my head like a song and now present to you my Ode to the River.
This is Terry Traveler saying, drive on fellow beatniks.
“The river flows, cutting curves through stone, in the endless churn of life.
The dark […] Continue Reading…
DeSoto Sesquicentennial Anniversary – June 23 2018
Originally published in the Discover Adel Newsletter, Vol. 116 June 2018.
This month we are honored to share a brief history of DeSoto, drawn from the book, “The History of DeSoto: From Iron Horse to Horseless Carriage,” as we join […] Continue Reading…
Temporary Street Closure May 29th
Courtesy of City of Adel:The City of Adel’s Storm Water Improvement Project is currently underway. A temporary street closure will be required to continue the project.
Effective May 29th at 6 a.m, South 11th Street at Greene Street will be temporarily closed and Greene Street will be reduced to 1-lane […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – Back Roads
Hello fellow road warriors! Terry Traveler here, and recently, I’ve been hitting the back roads of our fair county. It is an experience unlike any other.
I love driving out of town, finding gravel roads, and suddenly feeling whisked away with time. Dilapidated barns span undeveloped rolling vistas and open skies.
Farm animals are more common than people; I find their conversations far more engaging […] Continue Reading…
Restoration Harmony Mercantile & Design Showroom
1015 Riverside Dr.
Adel, Iowa 50003
Phone: (515) 201-2571
Website: www.restorationharmonyhomes.com
Come explore our design showroom and mercantile loaded with home decor, gifts, vintage finds,ADM gear, leisure wear and unique pieces from local artisans.
Enjoy a cup of coffee while you shop and be inspired […] Continue Reading…
UMC’s Greatest Show – Thank you!
Courtesy of Adel United Methodist Church
A special Thank you from Kris Manning concerning the Adel United Methodist Church’s, Evening of Love Songs event with “The Greatest Show on Earth” theme on Saturday, April 14th, 2018.
“We just had ANOTHER successful dinner and show – in fact, this one was the “GREATEST”!!
In lifting up my […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – Birdhouse
Today, dear readers, Terry is here to talk about that number one essential travel tool- the Walkman. Oh, you jest with your Laser Discs and EarPods, but nothing represents the free, world traveler, like a Walkman.
One album with two sides that you must listen to in order, through every step of your journey or until your batteries die. That’s deep, man.
Yes, it is […] Continue Reading…
Ribbon Cutting Adel Dental Group – April 19th
Courtesy of Adel Dental Group:
You’re invited to join the Adel Dental Group in their New Location for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House.
Thursday, April 19th, 2018 at 4:15 pm.
Take a tour of the new building and enjoy food and beverages starting at 5:00 pm. […] Continue Reading…
DC 4-H and Clover Kid Clubs Connect with Older Iowans Through Service
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
On April 7, Dallas County 4-H and Clover Kids Clubs held a countywide service learning project event at the Dallas County Fairgrounds community building focused on serving the county’s older Iowans.
More than 185 Dallas County residents attended to see how local 4-H’ers have been engaging with local nursing, retirement […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County Foundation Announces 2018 Grant Recipients
Courtesy of Dallas County Foundation:
The Dallas County Foundation, in conjunction with Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, is pleased to announce that $135,803 has been awarded to 27 Dallas County organizations for 2018 community betterment projects.
Those receiving funds are charitable organizations with a tax designation of […] Continue Reading…
2018 Adel Business and Citizen of the Year Announced
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce held their annual Celebrate Adel Event at the new Country Lane Lodge.
The evening featured presentations from the Adel Partners and Jenna Kool, Miss Rodeo Iowa.
Awards were presented for Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year, based on nominations […] Continue Reading…
BASE® Raises Money to Support ADM K-5 Reading Program
The staff at BASE® recently came together to help support the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn schools in providing funds for the ADM reading program.
During the month of February, BASE® employees challenged each other to see who […] Continue Reading…
Terry Traveler – Grand Canyon
Fellow travelers of the great wide world, it is I, Terry Traveler, here to tell you of another wonderful journey I took around this giant rotating orb of water and stone, plant and mineral, peoples being peoples.
My favorite spot in the whole of the world is no more than 3 feet wide. It is the perfect spot to stop, to look, to bask in warmth and light. It is merely a dusty rock, found amongst the tourists and hot dog stands of the rocky ledge of a canyon, great and wide […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County Extension and Outreach Receives RBFF Grant
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Adel, IA – (March 1, 2018) – Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund announced the grantees for 2018, marking the third round of grants for the Education Fund.
Local grantee Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, Dallas County, will […] Continue Reading…
Adel Dental Group Has Moved!
Courtesy of Adel Dental Group:
Adel Dental Group has moved into our new location.
We pride ourselves on our high level of dental care for you and all your family members!
Our pleasant, relaxed atmosphere and warm, friendly staff, will put you at ease for every […] Continue Reading…
Adel Winterset TV & Appliance – Pure Air & Water
Courtesy of Adel Winterset TV & Appliance:
Adel Winterset TV & Appliance now offers The GreenTech systems.
The Pure GreenTech system is awesome especially this time of year but should be used all year round.
And with Adel’s water the Pure Water is something everyone needs.
It keeps all the crud from building up in your pipes and […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County 4-H Livestock Judging Team
Courtesy of the Dallas Co Extension Office
Dallas County 4-H Livestock Judging team is in full swing and has had a very successful winter.
They were the 9th high team at the Sioux Empire contest in Sioux Falls, SD.
Successful results were had at the Iowa Beef Expo as the 4th and 6th high teams in oral reasons; 1st, 6th, 10th, 15th and 21st high teams in […] Continue Reading…
4-H Club Machine Magicians Win 2nd Place!
Dallas County Machine Magicians 4-H competed in the State First Lego League tournament held at Iowa State University January 14th.
The club won 2nd place for their Project Innovative Solution.
The competition consisted of 60 teams of 9- to 14- year olds that have advanced from regional […] Continue Reading…
Dallas County Rep for National 4-H Youth Summit
Grace Kruse – 2018 4-H Rep
the Dallas Co Extension Office
Grace Kruse, a Dallas Center-Grimes High School senior has been chosen as Dallas County 4-H representative for the 2018 National 4-H Youth Summit for Healthy Living.
The National 4-H Youth Summit for Healthy Living is a four day conference for high school youth held February 16-19 at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy […] Continue Reading…
