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e live in a time of much change, especially in the realm of
technology. Just two or three decades ago, the Internet didn’t
exist, at least not to the average person. A “mobile” phone
was the size of a shoebox and was something only seen in limousines or
spy movies. And the most advanced feature on an automobile was cruise control.
Today 85 percent of the American population uses the Internet on a regular basis
for work, family and pleasure. Most homes
now have multiple computers, and many
individuals have several email addresses,
in addition to accounts with Facebook,
Twitter and an array of other social media.
More than 91 percent of Americans
now have cell phones. In fact, world
wide, more people have cell phones than
working toilets. What does that say? And
Americans are no longer satisfied with
using a phone to simply make calls. Today
56 percent own “smart phones” and are
accessing news, weather, music, games and more from these devices.
If you haven’t been inside a new car lately, you are in for a few surprises, too. The dashboards now resemble computers with flat screen displays
that offer services like global positioning service mapping (GPS), satellite
radio (Sirius) and hands-free phone communication (Bluetooth). It’s hard
to believe that we used to be impressed with power windows.
With all this change, it’s refreshing to see that some basic activities
remain mainstays, like reading a book or magazine. Reading is as popular
today as it ever has been, and this is quite visible at any number of local
libraries on a daily basis. That’s not to say that libraries haven’t changed
with the times, as they most certainly have “turned the page” in many ways.
But they are also truly rich in history.
In this month’s cover story, we look at the history of the Adel Public
Library, which had its beginnings in a room at the Adel Methodist Church
in the 1880s. The former Presbyterian Church near the Adel square housed
the library for more than 80 years, with some remodeling to handle growth.
The spacious building that now serves as the library opened in 2006.
There’s certainly a lot we can all learn at the library, and we encourage
you to take full advantage of it.
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THE HISTORY AND
EVOLUTION OF THE
ADEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
By Melissa Walker
Adel Public Library staff and volunteers include, front to back: Paula James, library director; Laura Hanson, assistant library director; Janet
Volz, cataloger; Carolyn Baldwin, volunteer; and Lynne Schlaht, volunteer and former assistant library director. Photo by Melissa Walker.
he community-supported, multi-million dollar Adel Public Library that
children, families and others use today
began in the 1880s in the lecture room of
the Adel Methodist Church, where it was
referred to as the Sunday School Library.
The Adel Women’s Club wanted to make
the library more accessible to the public and
organized the city’s first public library in 1911
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with a few shelves of books in the parlor of
the Christian Church in town.
The Women’s Club thought the books
would be more accessible to more people
if they moved them into the balcony of the
local grocery store located on the south side
of the city’s square. The library later moved
to another building downtown.
Members of the Women’s Club were
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charged with donating books to the library
each year and recruiting their friends to
donate some. By 1920, a state law was passed
that authorized city officials to collect a tax
to maintain a library. As a result, city leaders
passed a resolution that on March 29, 1920,
there would be a vote on whether to establish a free public library supported by city
tax money, according to a written historical
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provided by the Adel Public Library.
The measure was approved, 192 to 36.
The new library was relocated to the former
Presbyterian Church, located one block south
of the square. The building was purchased
in December 1921 for $1,000. Fifteen Adel
businessmen came together to contribute
the money for the building’s purchase. They
included S.M. Leach, the manager of Adel
State Bank, who gave $500. George W.
Clarke — a lawyer who later served four
terms as a Dallas County representative
before he served as lieutenant governor and
later governor of Iowa — gave $100. The
family of Nile Kinnick — who played football
for Adel High School and later the University
of Iowa, where he won the Heisman trophy
— gave $25.
The church officially became the library
building in 1924.
Library services expand as community
grows; growth means larger building
needed
In 1966, work began on an addition to the
former church building. The Kate Macomber
Clarke Addition, named in honor of the
longtime, respected Adel resident who was
a member of the Dallas County Historical
Society, was used as a reading room and area
for permanent storage of written materials
about the history of Adel.
When it was completed, The Catalyst, a
publication of the Iowa Library Association,
referred to it as “the most beautiful place in
Adel.” The room had a slate floor, a beamed
cathedral ceiling, built-in bookcases and magazine racks, and paneled oak walls.
In 1984, a fundraising drive was underway to raise about $35,000 for an addition
to house the library’s growing collection. At
the time, some books were stacked so high
on bookshelves that patrons could not reach
them, according to a Jan. 12, 1984, article in
The Dallas County News.
Library officials also were concerned with
the weight of the library’s 14,500 paperback
and hardbound books in the church building.
Built in 1868 and one of the oldest buildings
in Adel, it was not designed to accommodate
the weight of so many books. The addition
would alleviate some of the weight by spreading out books, or allow library officials to
expand the children’s area, according to the
newspaper article.
Library officials move to the next
stage, hire consultant to plan for future
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library needs
Fast forward 15 years, and library board
members were once again looking to the
future. They hired a consultant in 1999 to
conduct a space needs assessment to determine what a new library would look like to
meet the current and expected growth of the
city and the type of programming and services
it would provide to the community.
A series of public meetings in 1999
gave consultants and board members more
information about the details the community
wanted in a new library. They wanted it near
the bicycle trail and downtown and to offer
community rooms that could be used for
meetings and small events.
The library, built in 2006, replaced the
facility at Prairie and Ninth streets. That building, which had been added onto twice, is now
a private business.
The library “had just outgrown it,” says
Paula James, director of the library. “There
was no place for programming, no place for
public access computers.”
The new library was expected to cost
about $3 million, of which city council members asked the Adel Public Library Foundation
to raise $550,000 to prove the private sector
was committed to the project before voters
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were asked to approve a referendum to be
taxed for the remaining amount.
It took about 15 to 18 months for the
library foundation to raise the $550,000 it
needed. The money came through a grant,
private donations, garage sales, mini bake
sales and a silent auction.
The 2003 referendum was approved with
70 percent voting in favor of borrowing the
$2.4 million toward the new library building.
Library opens in 2006 with upstairs
partially unfinished; money raised to
complete project
The building officially opened just after the
new year in 2006. The library’s design is open,
and the exterior was modeled to look similar
to the former Adel Manufacturing Co., where
city hall is located. It’s centrally located and
near the bicycle path for easy access.
The landing that leads to the second floor
pays homage to the former library building
with two chairs, a small card catalog, a reading
table and the plaque for the Kate Macomber
Clarke addition.
The original plans called for only the first
floor to be finished and usable, while the second floor would be finished in future years as
more money was raised. The project came in
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The teen area of the Adel Public Library is a popular after-school site, where teenagers plant themselves with their
laptops. Photo by Melissa Walker.
under budget, and there was enough money
to finish half of the second floor.
Library officials had crammed most of
their books in the finished half of the second
floor onto a hodgepodge of bookshelves that
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James says she picked up at various garage
sales. It was crowded, and the shelving didn’t
match. The unfinished half was separated
from the library by a wall and was used for
garage sales and book storage.
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The Adel Public Library, located at 303 S. 10th St. in Adel, opened in 2006. Photo by Melissa Walker.
In 2012, library officials —
with the help of private donations from the estates of former
residents and others and money
from bake sales and garage sales
— raised enough money to finish
the second floor. The project
cost about $126,000 minus the
shelving to finish. The new space
is now home to all of the library’s
fiction books. They’re shelved by
different genres and separated by
hardback, paperback and large
print.
Library services expand to
serve families, help fill gap
between “haves” and “havenots”
As technology has advanced, so
have the services the Adel Public
Library has been able to offer
residents and the ease at which
information can be found.
James chuckles when she
receives a reference question
today, because oftentimes the
information can be found with
an Internet search, when in the
past reference librarians were
tasked with finding the correct
book in which the information
was located and then helping the
patron pull the information.
Assistant library director
Laura Hanson says the library
works to keep up with trends in
technology. Library staff members use Facebook and Twitter
to share information about the
library and promote its programs.
The community room has a
projector and smart TV that is
available for rent for presentations by local businesses, nonprofit groups and other community organizations, including a
group of women who use one of
the rooms to exercise in three
times a week. Use of that space
and the two conference rooms
and study spaces continues to
increase, James says.
In 1999, the Adel Library
had two public access computers.
Today seven are available, including one in the children’s area that
has children’s games and learning
applications. The library has a
large children’s area with a story
nook, train table and Legos for
children to play with and a large
wooden boat where children can
play or sit and read. The area
is often buzzing with moms and
their young children.
Hanson says the availability of
public access computers allows
those who are unable to afford
one or have access to the Internet
at home the ability to do so.
“In Adel, we notice there is a
big gap between the ‘haves’ and
the ‘have-nots,’ ” she says.
This is one reason why library
staff started the “stuff shelf” — a
bookshelf of random items that
can be checked out for a longer
period than the traditional book
or movie checkout time. The
items include a telescope, folding
tables, toolbox, American Girl
doll, cake pans, a punch bowl
and other items individuals might
need but not every day.
“It’s kind of expanding the
goal and the mission of the library
to ‘What do people need?’ ”
Hanson says.
Books are now available on
audio and electronically through
a program called OverDrive,
where books can be checked out
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electronically for free. The library
offers interlibrary loan services
where patrons can check out
materials from other libraries if
what they want is not available at
the Adel Library.
Library employees also proctor tests and provide one of the
few places in town where faxes
can be sent, photocopies can be
made and items can be laminated.
Regardless of the materials
offered by the library, it remains
a place where people come to
congregate and spend time. The
library board recently changed
the mission statement to describe
the library as a “cultural hub.”
“I think it’s evolving,” Hanson
says of the library’s use. “Books
are important, and technology is
important, but I think it’s becoming a community space.”
“It makes me feel really good
to see people in the study rooms
and the teens hanging out in the
teen area with their laptops,”
James adds.
“That’s really our goal: to
make it a spot in Adel for everyone,” Hanson finishes. Q
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NEWS BRIEF
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Dallas County Foundation grant workshop set
Meet Pam Peters
Non-profit organizations in Dallas County looking to fund projects that
address significant issues and improve the quality of life for residents
can now submit grant applications to the Dallas County Foundation
(DCF). Applications are available at www.dallascountyfoundation.org.
More than $80,000 in grants will be awarded in 2015.
Grant application instructions and requirements will be explained
at two workshops. The first will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the
Waukee Public Library Community Room. The second will be held
Monday, March 2 at the Perry Public Library Community Room. Both
will be begin at 6:30 p.m. These workshops are free and open to the
public. Any qualified organization is welcome to attend.
Applicants must be a 501 (c) 3, 5 or 6 organization or 107 (b) unit
of government. Grant application deadline is Monday, April 13 at 5 p.m.
Grants from $500 to $20,000 will be provided in the areas of
health and human services, arts and culture, youth development, education, recreation or the environment and community betterment.
The Dallas County Foundation, an affiliate of Greater Des Moines
Community Foundation, was established in 2005 to foster private giving, strengthen service providers and improve the conditions of the
communities and rural areas of Dallas County, Iowa.
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education column!
Instructor is a teacher for all ages
By Ashley Green
am Peters has worked for
the ADM School District for
29 years, holding several different positions. She has been an
elementary school teacher and a
middle school resource teacher,
but for the past 10 years, she has
taught seventh grade reading. She
worked at a bank previously and
was also a daycare director in the
Chicago area.
Peters grew up on the south
side of Des Moines, graduating
from Lincoln High School in 1968.
She continued her education at the
University of Northern Colorado
where she received a degree
in special education. Later, she
attended Iowa State University for
her graduate degree in Curriculum
and Instruction.
Her inspiration stems from
her grandmother, who taught at a
one-room schoolhouse in southern Iowa and enjoyed teaching the
children of various ages. Peters
also wanted to “make a positive
difference in the lives of students
and to be a part of student success.”
A regular day for Peters
includes six reading classes,
each following the Iowa Core
Curriculum. After each class period, Peters tweaks her lessons so
they may benefit the upcoming
classes with additional learning.
She believes that “inspiring students to become lifelong readers”
and helping them gain whatever
skills may be necessary to become
a successful reader is essential to
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her teaching. Four times a year
Peters takes her students to the
Adel Public Library to use out-ofschool resources to select intriguing books, a skill they can use for
the rest of their lives.
Peters has found that the
“thrill of an effective and well
thought out lesson is incomparable.” Students’ reactions to lessons have a direct correlation to
future planning, which is Peters’
favorite part of her work, aside
from the “caring and supported
atmosphere,” that her coworkers
contribute to.
Outside of work, Peters loves
to garden and take care of a
pond in her backyard which she
maintains for frogs. She is the
director of the before and after
program, a daycare service at the
Adel Elementary and has been for
the last seven years. This gives
her the opportunity to spend time
with younger children. She also
volunteers as the chairperson for
Adel’s board of adjustment. Q
What’s your favorite thing about Mrs. Peters?
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the body’s internal clock to adjust to earlier bed and wakeup times. But
some seniors continue to stay up late, as they did in their younger years.
Sleep deprivation is often the result.
Seniors may get less sleep than they need due to anxiety, frequent
urination, arthritis, restless leg syndrome, medication or sleep apnea —
just to list a few. It’s important to find the cause of sleepless nights, as
they can mask a more serious medical problem.
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Keeping kids engaged
Fusion Church provides programs for youth
By Chris Kelley
new year means new plans,
new resolutions and new
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family and God in the coming year
and resolve to put their faith to
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Youth in Adel have some fun and
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Student Ministries is the hub of
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Church.
Wednesday is teen night at
Fusion. Starting at 6:30 p.m., all
students from sixth grade to
seniors are welcome to join in
on the fun. The program is called
Spark and serves to spark a fire
for Christ in a brand-new generation. Students are exposed to fun
activities, games, snacks, concerts
and Bible teachings that go beyond
typical Sunday morning service and
make learning interactive, exciting
and relevant to a younger crowd.
Special goodies that youth at
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Children of all ages have a chance
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HEALTH
Taking your child to the dentist
Schedule the first visit by age 1 to get a healthy start
By Dr. Lona Kouri, DDS
ebruary is National Children’s
Dental Health Month and
a great time to talk about
the best way to care for childrens’ teeth. The prospect of the
first dental visit can be daunting
for parents to think about. The
thought of a squirmy toddler in a
big dental chair may seem like a
recipe for disaster. However, the
recommended time for the first
dental visit is by age 1 or within
six months of the arrival of the
first tooth. There are several goals
of this first visit: Examination of
those first teeth and oral cavity,
discussion of brushing techniques
and healthy food choices, just to
name a few.
This first dental visit may not
look like a traditional cleaning.
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There are techniques to examine
a very young child where he or
she may not even have to leave a
parent’s lap. A soft-bristled toothbrush may be used for a gentle
brushing, which is not traumatic
to the child. If fluoride is recommended, this can be easily painted
on the teeth in a few short seconds.
Visits starting every six
months from an early age help
children learn the importance
of healthy habits. Discussions of
habits such as thumb sucking or
pacifier use can help parents know
what is normal or when to be
worried. Regular visits also help
the dentist monitor growth and
changes in young mouths. Some
problems can be corrected more
easily when caught early, such as a
crossbite in newly erupting permanent teeth.
Having a dental “home” is key
in case of dental emergency. In
the event a child knocks a tooth
out or breaks a tooth, it makes
the visit much less scary if the
surroundings are familiar. Taking
care of primary or “baby” teeth
is important, as healthy teeth aid
in the development of speech and
save room for permanent teeth to
grow in. Cavities can also be painful for children and are a leading
cause of school absence.
Find a dental office that is
comfortable seeing young children. A positive first experience
at the dentist can help set the
stage for a lifetime of healthy
checkups. Q
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HEALTH
Kids have
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Q: How does chiropractic
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A: The nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your
body and its ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. When
these messages are disrupted, the body becomes
weak, loses optimum function and is vulnerable
to disease. The spine is the point of access to
the nervous system because the spinal cord runs
inside it and the nerves exit through it to control
every cell, tissue and organ.
Chiropractic care focuses on the care of the
spine and is ultimately targeted at the nervous
system. If you have pain, the signals may be obvious that there are misalignments interfering with your body’s health
potential. However, less obvious symptoms such as headaches, fatigue,
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Q: Which eggs are the
healthiest?
A: Common marketing terms “hormone-free,” “farm fresh” and “natural” have no real meaning. This is because the use of hormones in hens
is banned, all commercial eggs come from farms,
and all eggs are natural unless they have been
exposed to radiation or heat pasteurization, which
is uncommon and would be labeled as such. Even
“cage-free” doesn’t guarantee the hens actually
walk on natural ground and see sunlight. Typical
commercial eggs in the U.S. come from caged hens
that are commonly given feed made with genetically-modified corn and soy grown with conventional
fertilizers and pesticides. The natural diet of hens includes wild plants,
insects and worms eaten as they walk around grassy grounds. Animal
welfare aside, eggs from pastured hens are more nutritious, they have two
times more omega-3 fatty acids and two to seven times more vitamins A,
D, E and beta-carotene. So raise your own hens or get eggs from someone
you know who has hens that are allowed access to natural ground and
are given supplemental protein feed intended for hens, preferably organic.
Alternatively, purchase USDA organic certified to avoid GMOs, antibiotics
and pesticides and ensure the laying hens are treated humanely to reduce
stress to the animals and improve egg quality. No need to pay the higher
prices for designer eggs that have more omega-3. Typically high-omega-3
eggs come from hens that are fed flaxseed which provides omega-3 fatty
acids, but not DHA and EPA, the desired fatty acids linked with a lower
risk for heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and vision problems. Q
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can cause pain in the buttock and all the way
down the leg.
The piriformis is a small muscle located deep
in the buttocks that helps the hip to rotate. It
runs horizontally beneath the gluteal muscles of
the buttock, stretching from the lower spine to
the thighbone. The sciatic nerve runs vertically
and usually passes beneath the piriformis muscle.
In about 15 perfect of the population, the sciatic nerve passes directly through the piriformis
muscle. These individuals are particularly prone to piriformis syndrome
when the muscle tightens and exerts pressure on the sciatic nerve.
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physical therapist can help to decrease the muscle tension in the piriformis muscle by using manual therapy techniques. The patient is then given
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Q: What are the statistics on
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diabetes epidemic is enormous. But there could be a surprise or two for
you in the numbers below.
s .EARLY IN That’s how many people
have diabetes in the United States.
s PERCENT Fortunately, the number of
new diabetes cases fell an average of 5.4 percent
between 2008 and 2012.
s MILLION Could you be one of the 8.1
million Americans who has diabetes but doesn’t
know it? Diabetes may sneak up on you in the
form of pre-diabetes. It causes high blood sugar and an increased risk of
type 2 diabetes. That’s when your body doesn’t use the hormone insulin
the right way. Lifestyle changes that increase activity and take off extra
weight can often prevent pre-diabetes from becoming full-blown diabetes.
s/LDERTHAN Clearly, lifestyle changes can make a huge difference. They can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. That’s
why a U.S. task force now recommends that every American older than
45 be screened for both pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
s BILLION That’s how much money people spent on diabetes
medical care in 2012. Those with diabetes, on average, spend more than
twice that of people without the condition.
s3EVENTH According to the CDC, diabetes was the seventh leading
cause of death in the U.S. in 2010. Together, let’s make sure this statistic
doesn’t include you. Q
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CALENDAR
Thursday Feb. 5
Tuesday Feb. 10
Q Wrestling: MS Meet, 4:15 p.m.
Q Basketball: Freshman/JV vs.
Boone, 4:15/6/7:30 p.m.
Q Family Storyteller, a six-week
early literacy program for preschoolers and their families, 1:30 p.m., Perry
Head Start.
Q Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Adel
Public Library.
Q Basketball: Varsity vs. Carlisle,
6/7:30 p.m.
Q City Council meeting, 6 p.m.
Q Great Beginnings for Families,
6:30 p.m., Dallas County ISU
Extension Office.
Q Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and
Plant Disease Management, registration fee: $35, 9 a.m., Dallas County
Extension Office.
Friday Feb. 6
Q Basketball: Varsity vs. Boone,
6/7:30 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 12
Saturday Feb. 7
Q Wrestling: Varsity Sectionals,
12 p.m.
Q Adult Yoga, Cost will be $50/
month, 9-9:45 a.m., Adel Library.
Sunday Feb. 8
Q Family Storyteller, a six-week
early literacy program for preschoolers and their families, 1:30 p.m., Perry
Head Start.
Q Confinement Site Manure
Applicator Workshop, 1:30 p.m.,
Hamilton County Extension Office.
Q Basketball: 9/JV/V vs. Bondurant,
4:45/6/7:30 p.m.
Q Strengthening Families Program,
5 p.m., Dallas Co Extension Office.
Friday Feb. 13
Monday Feb. 9
Q Basketball: 9/JV/V vs. Bondurant,
4:45/6/7:30 p.m.
Q Good Samaritan Food Pantry,
noon - 2 p.m., First United Methodist
Church.
Q Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.,
Adel Public Library.
Q Basketball: 9/JV vs. Carlisle,
6/7:30 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 14
Q Adult Yoga, Cost will be $50/
month, 9-9:45 a.m., Adel Library.
Q Wrestling: Varsity Districts,
noon
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Monday Feb. 16
Q Good Samaritan Food Pantry,
noon - 2 p.m., First United Methodist
Church.
Q Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.,
Adel Public Library.
Tuesday Feb. 17
Q Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Adel
Public Library.
Q Great Beginnings for Families,
6:30 p.m., Dallas County ISU Extension
Office.
Q Basketball: 9/JV/V vs. Norwalk,
4:45/6:15/7:45 p.m.
Q Youth Committee meeting,
Regular monthly meeting of the group
of adults and youth members who
oversee the 4H program in Dallas
County, 7-9 p.m., Dallas County
Extension Office.
Wednesday Feb. 18
Q Wrestling: Varsity State tournament, IHSAA, TBD
Q Basketball: Girls Varsity Regionals,
7 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 19
Q Family Storyteller, a six-week early
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Q Maple Syruping - Tree Tapping,
9-10 a.m., Kuehn Conservation Area.
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literacy program for preschoolers and
their families, 1:30 p.m., Perry Head
Start.
Q Wrestling: Varsity State
Tournament, IHSAA, TBD
7 p.m.
Friday Feb. 27
Q Pops Concert, 7 p.m., ADM High
School.
Friday Feb. 20
Q Wrestling: Varsity State
Tournament, IHSAA, TBD
Saturday Feb. 21
Q Adult Yoga, Cost will be $50/
month, 9-9:45 a.m., Adel Library.
Q Wrestling: Varsity State
Tournament, IHSAA, TBD
Q Invite to the RRVT Annual
Banquet, Join the Raccoon River
Valley Trail Association for its annual
Fundraising Banquet, 5 p.m., West
Des Moines Marriott.
Sunday Feb. 22
Saturday Feb. 28
Q Adult Yoga, Cost will be $50/
month, 9-9:45 a.m., Adel Library.
Q Wrestling: Varsity State Duals,
TBD
Q AAU Volleyball Tournament,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Q After Prom Father - Daughter
Dance, 5-10 p.m.
Sunday March 1
Q AAU Volleyball Tournament,
8 a.m.
Q Strengthening Families Program,
5 p.m., Dallas Co Extension Office.
Monday March 2
Q Good Samaritan Food Pantry,
noon - 2 p.m., First United Methodist
Church.
Q Preschool Story Time, 10:30 a.m.,
Adel Public Library.
Q Master Gardener Meeting,
open to the public, 7-8 p.m., Dallas
County Extension & Outreach.
Tuesday Feb. 24
Q Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., Adel
Public Library.
Q Great Beginnings for Families,
6:30 p.m., Dallas County ISU
Extension Office.
Thursday Feb. 26
Q Basketball: Boys Varsity Districts,
Friday March 6
Q Blood Drive, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
North Gym.
Q Strengthening Families Program,
5 p.m., Dallas Co Extension Office.
Monday Feb. 23
and gather different activities for bad
weather days, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dallas
County Extension Office.
Q Good Samaritan Food Pantry,
noon - 2 p.m., First United Methodist
Church.
Q Preschool Story Time,10:30 a.m.,
Adel Public Library.
Sunday March 8
Q Strengthening Families Program,
5 p.m. Dallas Co Extension Office.
Monday March 9
Q Good Samaritan Food Pantry,
noon - 2 p.m., First United Methodist
Church.
Q Preschool Story Time,10:30 a.m.,
Adel Public Library.
Tuesday March 10
Q Toddler Time,10:30 a.m., Adel
Public Library.
Q Great Beginnings for Families,
6:30 p.m., Dallas County ISU
Extension Office.
Q City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
Tuesday March 3
Q Toddler Time,10:30 a.m., Adel
Public Library.
Q Great Beginnings for Families,
6:30 p.m., Dallas County ISU
Extension Office.
Q 1st Grade Concert, 6-8:30 p.m.
Thursday March 5
Q Better Kid Care: Music for the
Non-Musical, Registration Fee: $5.
During this presentation, participants
will discover easy-to-make instruments, learn songs for non-singers
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LIBRARY NEWS
LOOKING BACK
Looking back
A glimpse into Adel’s history
Fun February
at the library
Guest author to visit on Feb.
By Brittany Duckett
ebruary is here, which means
you are probably stressing over finding the perfect
Valentine’s Day gift, even though
we have all heard the classic line,
“You don’t have to get me anything.” Less stress equals more
time to read, and the Adel Public
Library has you covered — just
buy your valentine a book or
donate one to the library in honor
of a loved one. They really do
make the best gifts.
The Adel Public Library wants
to spread a special story of hope
this month as we welcome speaker and author Hannah Trebec.
Trebec will share the unbelievable story of her life growing up
on the East German side of the
Berlin Wall. After the wall was
torn down in 1989, she took away
a hopeful story and a piece of
the Berlin Wall with her as well.
Trebec then moved to Iowa in
1995. She will share her experiences, sign books and discuss her
book, “Double Cover Up.” We
are honored that she is coming to
share her brave story with us on
Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.
Ms. Paula and Ms. Laura love
hosting the Preschool Story Time
on Mondays, Toddler Time on
Tuesdays and Music Time on
Thursdays, and will continue to
do so throughout the month of
February. But on Tuesday, Feb. 17,
Dallas County Conservation will
be here for a special story time
on “Toes and Tracks.” All of these
programs begin at 10:30 a.m. We
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always welcome new joiners to
our programs, so don’t be shy. We
like to get silly, read wonderful
stories, sing songs and do a craft
or two.
Our Family Reading Program
kicked off in January, and it will
come to a close on Thursday, Feb.
19 at 10:30 a.m. with an exciting
finale.
We will also have an Early Out
Drop-In Craft from 2-3 p.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 25, so be sure
to mark your calendar. All supplies
will be provided.
Adel Public Library
3TH3Ts
Mon. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tues. - Thur. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our Evening Book Club will
be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 at
7 p.m. Members will discuss “My
Name is Mary Sutter” by Robin
Oliveira, which was chosen by All
Iowa Reads.
Just a friendly reminder, the
library will closed on Monday, Feb.
16 in observance of President’s
Day.
February at the Adel Public
Library is packed full of fun, and
we are excited for each and every
day of it. To keep up to date on
all of the events, news and programs, please check our website,
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100 years ago: “Local Happenings: Miss Nettle Merhant spent
Sunday with Linden friends, Mr. & Mrs. John Orey spent Monday at
Redfield. G. A. Mc Mullen & Miss Lola were Perry business callers
Monday.”
Advertisement: Our special for Feb. 24: Famous $34.50 Hoosier
Kitchen Cabinet - $28.00. Hi - Lo Clothes Dryer Regular $1.00, now
48 cents. D. E., Luther & Son.
75 years ago: “Hundreds Attend Dallas County News Annual
Cooking School for Two Days: The eleventh annual cooking school,
sponsored by the Dallas County News and numerous Adel cooperators and food manufacturers, was held Friday and Saturday at
the Rialto Theater. The cooking schools were started in Adel in 1929
and have been welcomed by the women of this part of the county.”
Advertisement: “Harry’s Cash & Carry - Phone 286-W: We
deliver, We Buy Eggs; Ham - 11 cents lb.; Sausage - 3 lbs. - 25 cents;
Bacon - 2 lbs. - 25 cents; Wilson’s Pure Lard - 2 lbs. - 25 cents; Sugar
- 10 lbs.; - 49 cents; Coffee - 3 lbs. 39 cents.”
50 years ago: “Lions Road Block Gets $315.36 in Dimes Drive: The
Adel Lions Club collected $315.36 for the March of Dimes of 1964,
and a “thank you” goes to all who contributed. Club members worked
in one hour shifts with 27 reporting for work. The Maid - Rite Café
served free coffee for the workers.”
Advertisement: “Rodgers Super Valu: Crisco - 3 lbs - 79 cents;
Scotties Facial Tissue - 4 for $1.00; Blue Bonnet Margarine - 4 lbs for
$1.00; Chocolate Chips - 12 oz. pkg. - 39 cents; Crystal Beet Sugar 10 lb. bag - 49 cents; Red Potatoes - 10 lb. bag - 98 cents; Apples - 4
lb. bag - 39 cents.
25 years ago: “All sizes of Springs Made: Since 1977, Iowa Spring
Manufacturing Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of large springs
shown by their general manager, Brian Setchell, to Adel Rotary member Ivan Fredregill at a Thursday noon meeting. However they now
have branched to the manufacture of a variety of small springs which
help them avoid their former peaks and valleys of employment Their
present employment of 47 is about average for the year’s employment.”
Advertisement: “Carl’s Appliance Service: Factory Authorized
in-home service - Tappan, Frigidaire, Gibson, Admiral, Roper, Magic
Chef, Kelvinator, Speed Queen, White, Westinghouse, Whirlpool:
Call 993-4391 - 1808 Main.”
Some interesting facts about Adel
On March 11, 1895, O. L. Gray was hired as a night watchman and
Deputy Marshal of Adel at the salary of $10 a month. (Obtained from
old city records). Q
Information provided by Adel Historical Museum.
LEGAL BRIEFS
The going and coming rule
Determining when an employer’s responsibilities begin and end
By Nick Platt, attorney at law
n general, employers are responsible for injuries that happen
during the normal course of an
employee’s duties. Most employees have a commute to work.
An important question is when
the employer’s responsibility begins
and when it ends. A number of
Iowa workers’ compensation cases
outline when a workplace injury
actually occurs in the course of an
individual’s workplace duties and
when it does not.
I
The going and coming rule
“The general rule is conceded to
be that the course of employment
commences after an employee
reaches the premises where his
actual work begins and is carried
on and ceases when leaves.” Otto
v. Independent School District, 23
N.W.2d at 915, 916 (1946). An
injury that occurs when someone is
en route to or from the workplace
is not compensable and not considered to arise out of and in the
course of the employment. Id.
The general rule is very straightforward and easy to understand.
However, complications arise when
an individual’s workplace duties and
responsibilities are more closely
examined. For instance:
s )S THE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE
when an employee is required to
provide a vehicle for use in his or
her work and uses that vehicle to
travel to and from the workplace?
s )S THE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE
when an employee is using his or
her own vehicle to attend a social
function or conference for the benefit of the employer?
s )S THE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE
if an injury is suffered at an offsite location where an employee is
working for an extended period of
time for the benefit of his or her
employer?
When the above and other
situations are examined, it is apparent that the general rule cannot
possibly apply to all specific situa-
tions. Therefore, if you do suffer an
injury while in transport to or from
work for any reason, it is important
to closely examine the facts of what
you were doing and the benefit to
the employer of what you were
doing at the time. In many cases it is
important to do additional research
or discuss with an attorney the specific facts of the injury suffered.
For more information about
the going and coming rule or any
other questions you may have
regarding workers’ compensation,
contact Nick Platt at 515-697-4368
or [email protected]. Q
Information provided by Nick
Platt, attorney at law, Hopkins
& Huebner P.C., 2700 Grand
Ave., Suite 111, Des Moines.
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WHERE WE LIVE
RECIPE
With a lot of hard work, Tom and Linda Fuller turned
this 12-room ranch into their perfect home.
Forever looks
good from here
Stir things up
Lifelong Adel residents find the perfect house
eading is a favorite pastime for a lot of people, including me.
However, sometimes what I enjoy reading is a bit non-traditional
— I like to read cookbooks. And I read them just like some folks
read a compelling novel. Magazines that include cooking experiences and
recipes also interest me.
Because my collection started getting large, I haven’t indulged in any
new “books” lately and have, instead, started going back through some of
my own compilations. I have an assortment of hand-written books which
contain only recipes that I’ve actually made over the years and consider
to be tried and true and loved by my family. Recently, I stumbled across
an old favorite that I haven’t cooked in several years so I thought I’d
bring it out of retirement. The prep work is a little time consuming but,
if you plan ahead and get the vegetables chopped beforehand, pulling the
finished product together takes no time at all.
This stir fry is very flavorful, and even people who say that don’t care
for Asian cuisine have been known to love it. Q
By Dawn van Buren
om and Linda Fuller treasure occasions is separate from the living
their home at 875 S. 14th area, kitchen and additional eating
St. and love their home- area. Entering the house, the area
town. The Fullers previously lived is highlighted by expansive windows that provide an exterior focal
on Sundance Circle for 17 years.
“We loved that house and the point. Because of the elevation of
neighborhood, but were thinking the lot, the view is beautiful — you
about building when this house was can see forever. The kitchen is
placed on the market,” Linda says. now a cook’s paradise with maple
“I had always admired this place, so cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances
I made an appointment to look at and quartz countertops. All the
the house.” I walked into the foyer, carpet is new, the hardwood floorstopped, and said to the realtor ‘Get ing has been refinished, the interior
me out of here because it needs and exterior doors and trim were
replaced, the bathrooms reworked
major work and I love it.’ ”
Linda told Tom not to even and the entire house has been
look at the house, but he did, and painted.
Tom and Linda were both born
the rest is happy history. It was
apparent that work was needed to and raised in Adel and are well
bring the house up to the standard known for their commitment and
they wanted, but the equivalent to service to the community. For
the large lot, view and location were years they have owned and opernot to be found anywhere else in ated Fullers BP Gas Station and
Adel. Tom and Linda purchased the Convenience Store as well as serv12-room house and, with extensive ing a large geographic area as bulk
work, it is now restored to a new fuel distributors. The Fullers have
house with a scenic backyard sur- two daughters and four grandchildren. Daughter Lindsey Fuller
rounded by a white vinyl fence.
The walk-out ranch floor plan Grife owns the Let’s Dance Studio
is extremely spacious, very distinct and daughter Megan Fuller Rowe
and provides accessible living. The teaches in DeSoto. The Fullers are
dining room that easily accommo- active members of Faith Lutheran
dates the entire family for festive Church. Q
Contact Darren Tromblay at 953-4822 ext. 304 or darren@
dmcityview.com to be featured in a future “Where We Live”
column of Adel Living.
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Tried and true recipe is easy to pull together
By Marchelle Walter Brown
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Family favorite stir fry
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds round steak (cut in bite-size
pieces)
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups celery (diced)
1-2 cups green onions with tops
(chopped)
2 green peppers (cut in thin strips
1 red pepper (cut in thin strips)
1 cup carrots (sliced thin)
2 cans water chestnuts
1 can mushrooms
1 package frozen stir-fry vegetables
2 tablespoons corn starch
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3 tablespoons water
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add beef and
cook until browned well. Add all the
vegetables except the water chestnuts
and mushrooms. Cook and stir until
they just start to get tender. Mix water,
soy sauce and sugar together; pour
over the skillet vegetables and add the
water chestnuts and mushrooms. Stir
altogether and bring to a boil. Stir corn
starch into the 3 tablespoons of water,
then stir this into the skillet mixture.
Continue to stir until thickened.
Serve over rice and top with chow
mein noodles.
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Home updates can reduce insurance costs
By Josh Heisterkamp, multi-line agent
as anyone noticed a lot of
construction in Adel? Of
course you have. People
are walking around with a sense
of glee because they are building
the homes of their dreams. Or
perhaps they are just adding on to
what has been a great “memory
maker” of a home. In either case,
there are changes being made that
effect their pocket book in more
ways than one. Have you taken
a look on how you could help
yourself put money back in your
pocket?
That is right; you build, update
or add on, and you may be looking at savings in one area. Many
insurance companies today offer
discounts for keeping your home
renovated and up to date. Since
new construction homes are just
that, many companies offer huge
savings to those in ownership of
a new home. But if you are not
planning on building, don’t think
you lost out here. Many older
homes get rated higher to insure
because they may have old wiring, bad plumbing, aged roofing
or even old heating and cooling.
An update in any of these areas
can directly effect your insurance
premium in a good way.
I know, I know… the initial
thought is that you have to spend
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money to make money. A good
way to look at this is to realize
that nothing stays new for too
long. If you are willing to keep
up your property, the insurance
companies are willing to work
with you. No good deed should
go unnoticed. Checking off the
honey-do list should be enticing.
So, how much are we talking in savings? For many carriers,
updating your home can bring
savings of up to 5 percent and
sometimes more. The more you
update, the more you may see
come back.
So, what are you waiting for?
Go attack that honey-do list. And
remember, this is one way to
keep the money in your pocket. Q
Information provided by Josh Heisterkamp, multi-line agent,
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OUT AND ABOUT
Cassidy Stucker and Emily Gard cheered during the
varsity basketball game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Katelyn McGee, Lexi Owen and Taylor McDonald
cheered during the varsity basketball game vs.
Winterset on Jan. 23.
Madison Conrad cheered during the varsity basketball game vs. Winterset on Jan.23.
Joseph Sloss during the boys varsity basketball game
vs. Winterset on Jan.23.
Ian Lafollette during the boys varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Matt Larson during the boys varsity basketball game
vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Jonathan Reel during the boys varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Jacob Sloss during the boys varsity basketball game
vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Elijah McCartney during the boys varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Brianna Mueller during the girls varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Emily Hofmann during the girls varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Adel Kiwanis member Mike Mallberg presented
certificates to Megan Koch and Taylor Boorn at the
Jan. 13 club meeting. The pair were chosen as Adel
Kiwanis Club Students of the Month for January.
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CHAMBER NEWS
Gearing up for 2015
Chamber developing a vision for the future
By Karina Ward, director, Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce
ast month I shared a few
examples of how the Chamber
has expanded our services to
better meet the needs of our membership and the community. I also
highlighted some accomplishments
of 2014 and shared some of the
priorities that the Chamber has
identified for 2015. This month I
want to share how we identified
these priorities and what you can
expect from the Chamber in 2015.
We have some big ideas and plans
for this year, and look forward to
working with our members, local
leaders and civic organizations to
make them a reality.
The Chamber’s board of directors held a planning session last
year that was facilitated by Rick
Hunsaker with Region XII Council
of Governments. During the session, the board was asked to develop a vision for the Chamber over
the next two to five years. After
much discussion, five top priorities emerged: fostering economic
development, marketing and promoting the community, increasing involvement, connecting to the
Raccoon River Valley Trail and
welcoming new residents. Working
from those priorities, the board
further developed action steps to
go along with each priority.
Work has begun on many of
the identified action steps. The
Chamber has partnered with
Community Greetings to better
welcome new residents, let them
know about the many ways to get
involved in the community and
encourage them to support local
businesses. We have also worked
with the city and the South Dallas
County Landfill to make improvements along the Raccoon River
Valley Trail and have plans for additional work this spring. Changes
have been made to the programs
we offer, including additional networking events and plans for the
first Annual Adel Chamber Banquet
in March.
Other plans are more long-
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term in nature. Funding has been
allocated to develop a marketing
plan, including an updated website
that will better promote Adel as
a place to live, work and visit. The
Chamber continues to work with
the city and local economic development corporation to establish
an economic development strategy
that will promote the continued
growth of our existing businesses while also attracting additional
development.
These are large goals, and in
order to make our vision a reality,
we need your help. Whether you
want to help with a specific project
or event or are interested in joining
the group focused on a particular
priority, everyone is welcome to
join us in our efforts.
Are you a runner or biker
with ideas of how to improve the
experience of trail users? We have
a small group that is working on
better connecting the trail to the
community that would benefit from
your experiences and enthusiasm.
Do you have experience in
graphic design and marketing? Our
communications group could use
your help in developing and implementing a new marketing plan.
The Adel community has
been incredibly supportive of the
Chamber’s efforts and we are
working hard to turn your investment into visible results. I hope that
you will consider how your skills,
talents, and experience can help
strengthen our community. Q
OUT AND ABOUT
Allie Cook during the girls varsity basketball game
vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Sydney Bertman during the girls varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Molly Jacobsen during the girls varsity basketball
game vs. Winterset on Jan. 23.
Megan Koch and Ben Koch performed with the
ADM Pep Band during the varsity basketball game
on Jan. 23.
Monika Wiley and Kim Lockard performed with the
ADM Pep Band during the varsity basketball game
on Jan. 23.
Kenzi Hamilton and Maddy Walker performed with
the ADM Pep Band during the varsity basketball
game on Jan. 23.
Andrea Tigges and Jessica Meiners performed with
the ADM Pep Band during the varsity basketball
game on Jan. 23.
John DenHerder, Philip Hlas and Bradley Clark
performed with the ADM Pep Band during the
varsity basketball game on Jan. 23.
Lindsey Lange and Bailey Danner performed with
the ADM Pep Band during the varsity basketball
game on Jan. 23.
Abby Mullen and JennaMarie Berger performed with
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Cara Roeder, Emily Winter and Emily Pottebaum
performed with the ADM Pep Band during the
varsity basketball game on Jan. 23.
Abbey Hanson performed with the ADM Pep Band
during the varsity basketball game on Jan. 23.
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Did you know February is American Heart Month? Every
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