🌱 Adel home left uninhabitable after Chance Court fire; one dog lost.

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In today's newsletter:

• Adel home left uninhabitable after Chance Court fire; one dog lost.
• Alleged assault reported right inside Dallas County Jail lobby in Adel

Also on today's calendar: Speakers Bureau Presents: Working with the Enemy and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy; a stray a.m. t-shower, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
• Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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📰 News we're reading

• Monday House Fire in Adel Causes Significant Damage (raccoonvalleyradio.com) — A Monday house fire on Chance Court in Adel left a home uninhabitable, with three dogs rescued and one sadly lost, but no injuries to residents or firefighters. Adel Fire Department, aided by several neighboring agencies, quickly attacked heavy flames and continues to investigate the cause while support organizations assist those affected.
   

• Perry woman allegedly assaults Perry man at jailhouse door in Adel (theperrynews.com) — An alleged domestic assault was reported Monday afternoon in the lobby of the Dallas County Jail in Adel, leading to the arrest of a Perry woman. Surveillance video reportedly shows a man being struck and shoved as he exited the jail. The woman faces assault and disorderly conduct charges and has a preliminary court hearing set later this month.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Adel

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 29

• 2026 Border Wars [R&R] - Friday →
  Dallas County Fair, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Boys Track & Field: State Qualifying Meet (Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:00 pm
• Girls Track & Field: State Qualifying Meet Class 3A Region 3 at Glenwood (Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:00 pm
• Girls Golf: Girls Golf Meet (Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:00 pm
• Boys Track & Field: 3A State Qualifying Meet (Varsity)
  Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District Adel, IA 50003
  4:00 pm

Tuesday June 2

• Speakers Bureau Presents: Working with the Enemy →
  Adel Public Library, 303 S 10th St, Adel
  10:00 am

Saturday June 6

• Figure 8 – Jersey Night →
  Dallas County Fair, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel
  6:00 pm
• Jersey Night →
  Dallas County Fair, 28057 Fairground Rd, Adel
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• National Honor Society Induction - North Gym
  Van Meter Comm School District Van Meter, IA 50261
  5:30 pm
• Senior Awards Night - North Gym
  Van Meter Comm School District Van Meter, IA 50261
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• Track & Field: Boys Varsity vs. TBA (Away)
  Van Meter Comm School District TBA
  4:00 pm
• Track & Field: Girls Varsity vs. TBA (Away)
  Van Meter Comm School District TBA
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A house fire on Chance Court in Adel resulted in significant damage and the death of one dog.
  12:27PM on May 11: Fire crews respond to a significant house fire on Chance Court in Adel. (Nextdoor )

• Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Clive. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member (Customer Service or Cook) in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Adel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dallas Center

• Rep. Hans Wilz Votes for Historic Property Tax Relief (ottumwaradio.com)

Waukee

• 'Things will get a little leaner': Des Moines metro cities evaluating changes to property tax system (weareiowa.com)
• Bobcat girls eighth in Waukee Invite (timesrepublican.com)
• This Is Lorelei Just Announced a 2026 Fall Tour (vice.com)

Urbandale

• Urbandale Food Pantry launches community garden with local volunteers (kcci.com)
• Meet the candidate for Iowa House District 44 in Urbandale (desmoinesregister.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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