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Adel’s Riverside Park (now
Kinnick Feller Park), located just
north of town, was originally used
as a fairground for the agricultural
interests and a parade ground for
the G.A.R. (Grand Army of the
Republic, an organization of Civil
War veterans). The ground was
purchased by the city in April 1903 to
be converted into a park.
The football field, at the east side
of the park, still carries the name of
Macy Field. At its entrance is a stately
brick arch adorned with “In Memory
of C.S. Macy” and “1933 Undefeated
Team” on separate plaques. If you
grew up in Adel, you have probably
looked at that arch and wondered,
“Who was C. S. Macy, the man in
whose memory it was built?”
Clarence Spencer Macy was
born near Adel in 1879. He married
Madge Young in 1904 and became
manager of the Adel Mill soon after.
In addition to milling grain, he began
a light plant. The electric rate, due
to waterpower and double purpose
machinery, was much cheaper than
that of most towns back then. The
company expanded until the towns of
Dallas Center, De Soto and Van Meter
were being supplied with electricity
from Adel. About 1922, Mr. Macy
sold out to the Iowa Light and Power
Company of Des Moines.
By 1933, the country was in a
deep depression and, for the 2,400
residents of Adel, the outlook was
bleak. But there was a bright spot in
ARCH, CONTINUED ON BACK
The Archway entrance at Macy Field
MACY FIELD 500
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IOWA’S MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS MOVIE IS…
If you are a regular reader of
this column, you know I am a fan
of the Christmas season. In fact, I
have some holiday music favorites
playing in the background right
now. But it’s not just Christmas
music that gets my sleigh bells a
jingling. There’s nothing like settling
in for the night on the couch with
a warm blanket and your sweetie
while watching a Christmas movie.
My favorites are the Bass Rankin
stop motion Christmas specials I
circled in the TV guide and watched
so many times as a child. You
may remember them. “Rudolf the
Red-Nosed Reindeer.” “The Little
Drummer Boy.” “Santa Claus is
Coming to Town.” And my all-time
favorite, “The Year Without a Santa
Claus.”
Now, they may not be official
Christmas “movies,” but I don’t care.
I know what I like. Meanwhile,
I received a press release from a
company called Comparitech that
published a study showing the most
popular Christmas movies by state.
And in our great state of Iowa, they
determined that “The Santa Clause”
from 1994 starring Tim Allen is the
most popular.
How did they
arrive at this
conclusion? Well,
here is how they
describe their
methodology. “Using
Google Trends
to search for the term ‘Christmas
movie’ in each state, we looked to
see which movie was a rising topic
in the related topics section. Rising
topics are the top related search
terms users looking at Christmas
movies also searched for over the
past year and saw the biggest influx
in searches during that period.”
It may not be perfect, but it is
certainly one way to determine the
answer, and, if nothing else, it’s
entertaining. Of course, you are
curious how our top pick compares
with our friendly neighbors.
Nebraska? The top choice is
“Christmas with the Kranks,” which
also starred Tim Allen along with
Jamie Lee Curtis in this 2004 film
that I have seen. It was good, not
great.
Illinois? “A Christmas Carol,”
the 1951 film adaptation of Charles
Dickens’ classic novel, is their pick.
I can’t argue with that.
Minnesota? “Merry Kiss Cam,”
whatever that is. I had to look
it up. From way back in 2022,
this movie was filmed entirely in
Duluth, Minnesota. As you know,
Minnesotans don’t venture out much.
Missouri? “A Christmas Vintage.”
Vintage? It’s from 2023. Seriously.
And, you guessed it, the film was
made in Missouri.
South Dakota? The selection is
“Spirited.” I haven’t seen this movie
either, but it looks like something
I might like. This 2022 musical
comedy is a modern retelling of “A
Christmas Carol” and a satire of the
adaptions since. It stars Will Ferrell,
so I am willing to give it a shot.
Any of these holiday movies
connect with you? Or did something
else come to mind? Send me a note
and let me know. And do yourself a
favor and watch “The Year Without a
Santa Claus.”
Have a great week, and thanks for
reading.
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VA Hospitals. Like many other American Legion Auxiliaries, Adel ALA
Unit 464 steps forward to collect clothing and other items needed by vets
in the Des Moines VA Hospital or in its domicile. Currently, the following
are being requested: men’s sweatpants/athletic pants (size S-XXL), men’s
sweatshirts (size S-XXXL), men’s coats (size-XXL), men’s underwear (size
S-L), great condition large print used books, individually wrapped snacks,
and decaf ground coffee.
Donations are welcomed to be dropped off at 1305 S. 15th St., Adel, or
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calls. The uncommon owls are found during the day roosting in cedar trees.
Join the group on Monday, Jan. 15 from 9-11 a.m. at the Voas Nature Area,
19286 Lexington Road in Minburn to venture off trail looking for pellets,
whitewash and feathers. The hope is to experience an “eye-to-eye epiphany.”
To register, visit www.dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation, click on
“Public Programs” and scroll down to see program descriptions and to
register. If you don’t have computer access or need assistance, call the
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We would like to thank everyone who participated
in our Giving Tree Fundraiser. All of the donations
we received will help us continue to provide free
programming for our community.
Storytimes are back. We are also launching a new
program to get you and your little ones out of the
house in the winter to play and socialize. Find more
information about Winter Playtime below.
• Winter Playtime, ages 2-5, Jan. 5 and Jan. 19, 9-11
a.m.
• Dallas County Conservation Storytime, ages 3
and older, Jan. 8, 10 a.m.
• Move & Groove Storytime, ages 5 and younger,
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning Jan. 9
• My First Storytime, ages 0-35 months,
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning Jan. 10.
• Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6 years, Thursdays,
beginning Jan. 11 at 10 a.m.
• Elephant and Piggie Party, preschool through
second grade, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
Bored after school? Not anymore. Check out all of
the awesome programs we have coming up.
• Homeschool Book Club, first grade and up, Jan. 4,
10 a.m.
• Teen Advisory Board, grades 6-12, Jan. 4, 4 p.m.
• Tail Wagging Readers, all ages, Jan. 4 at 4:30 p.m.
• *Teen Nerf Battle, grades 6-12, Jan. 5, 2-4 p.m.
• *Elementary Fun: Minute to Win it Games,
grades K-5, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m.
• Teens Create: Bullet Journal, grades 6-12, Jan. 11,
4-5:30 p.m.
• *STEAM with ISU Extension: Tricky Towers,
grades K-5, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.
• Teens Game: Chess, grades 6-12, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m.
• *Elementary Book to Art: Marshmallow
Snowflakes, grades K-5, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m.
• Teen Hang-Out, grades 6-12, Jan. 25, 4 p.m.
• *Library D&D, grades 7-12, Jan. 26, 2-4 p.m.
Did you know that we have programs for adults too?
We have book clubs, Iowa History programs, exercise
groups, and more.
• Exercise Group, Monday through Thursday at 9
a.m.
• 50s Plus Senior Gathering, Jan. 2 and Jan. 16, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m.
• *Yoga at the Library, every Wednesday in January
at 5:45 p.m.
• Iowa History 101: The Precinct Caucuses: Iowa’s
Role in Presidential Nominations, Jan. 11 at noon.
• Brown Bag Book Club, Jan. 11 at noon
• Cook Book Club, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m.
• Homeschool Meet-Up, Jan. 22, 9-11 a.m.
• Evening Book Club, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.
*Programs with an asterisk require registration. You
can easily register at adelpl.org.
Please note that the library will be closed Jan. 1 for
New Year’s Day and Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King Jr.
Day.
DCCB invites you to join them at the astronomical
clock at Hanging Rock to observe and celebrate the
winter solstice sunrise. Join them to mark this date not
with a wall calendar, but with a fire and a sunrise to
celebrate the changes.
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IOWA WILD GAMESIOWA WILD GAMES
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The Iowa Wild are the affiliate program of the
Minnesota Wild. Home games through December are:
Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Manitoba (Winnipeg Jets)
Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. vs. Manitoba
Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. vs. Colorado (Colorado Avalanche)
Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. vs. Colorado
MIRACLE ON 86TH STREETMIRACLE ON 86TH STREET
Through Jan. 8
Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park,
3600 86th St., Urbandale
Bundle up this winter and stroll through the Charles
Gabus Memorial Tree Park. The park features a
large custom-built train, larger-than-life ornamental
displays, an ice-skating rink, and holiday-themed
events all season long. The park is lit with more than
50,000 holiday lights.
SQUARE DANCE LESSONSSQUARE DANCE LESSONS
Sunday nights starting Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m.
Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church,
4601 Douglas Ave., Des Moines
Ankeny Square Dance Club is sponsoring Square
Dance Lessons. Cost is $20 per person for the
entire session, accepted at the third lesson. Attend
with or without a dance partner. You’ll learn
the calls, one call at a time, taught by a caller
(instructor) and volunteers. For more information,
call Sandy Townsend, 515-291-2624, or visit www.
ankenysquares.com.
LIVING WELL CLASSES: LIVING WELL CLASSES:
OVERCOMING ANXIETY OR OVERCOMING ANXIETY OR
DEPRESSIONDEPRESSION
Orientation: Thursday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.
Ankeny First United Methodist Church Christian
Life Center,
710 N.E. 36th St., Ankeny
Two separate Living Well Classes: Overcoming
Anxiety or Depression will be held for eight weeks,
Thursdays, Jan. 25 through March 14 from 7-8:30
p.m. Classes are confidential and supportive. For
information, call Jim White at 515-313-3701 or email
[email protected].
MUSEUM OPENMUSEUM OPEN
Urbandale Historical Society, 4010 70th St.
The Olmsted-Urban House will be open for viewing
the first Sunday of each month 2-4 p.m. Members
of the society will be there for guiding tours and
showing the collection of things that might have
been in Grandma’s house. The Rolling Green school
quilt made by the students and the painting given in
memory of Pamela Powers are now at the Olmsted
Urban House. These items can be viewed during the
museum’s monthly open house.
WAUKEE FAMILY FESTWAUKEE FAMILY FEST
Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Lutheran Church of Hope - Waukee
This free, family-friendly event will help kids burn
off some cabin fever energy. Check out Waukee area
businesses, enjoy games and prizes and jump on
inflatables. To become a vendor, visit waukee.org/
familyfest.
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A POP OF PEPPERMINT
WHITE CHOCOLATE WHITE CHOCOLATE
PEPPERMINT POPCORN BARKPEPPERMINT POPCORN BARK
Yield: 1 pound
• 5 cups popped popcorn
• 12 ounces white chocolate baking chips, chopped
white chocolate or white candy coating
• 1 cup crushed hard candy peppermints
Directions:
Cover baking pan with foil or wax paper; set aside.
Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.
In double boiler over barely simmering water, melt
chocolate, stirring until smooth, or melt according to
package directions. Stir in crushed peppermints.
Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn mixture and
stir to coat. Spread onto prepared pan; cool completely.
When chocolate is cooled and set, break into chunks
for serving.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
(Family Features) While there are countless ingredients that harken to the taste of holidays past, there’s one sweet
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original kid-favorite — or added to recipes from beverages to desserts and everything in between, it’s a delicious way to
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For example, White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark offers a tasty way for everyone to get in on the fun. The
taste of peppermint and white chocolate make this a perfect holiday treat for sharing with a crowd. Plus, the easy prep
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Better yet, it makes for a delicious gift to send off with guests as another festive celebration comes to a close. Simply
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These favorites are made possible by the versatility of popcorn, one of America’s most beloved snack foods.
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FOR SALE: Vintage items, lamps, horse collars,
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those tough times. 1933 will always
be remembered as the year of the
undefeated football season. Every
Friday night, at home under the lights
or at Dexter, Dallas Center, Redfield
or Winterset, the Adel team, in leather
helmets and black and red jerseys,
helped the ever-growing crowds
forget, briefly, the hard times they
were experiencing.
One young man, Nile Kinnick, was
largely responsible for this. Winning
games, sometimes by 40 or 50 points,
Kinnick threw touchdown passes,
mostly to his younger brother, Ben,
and, with his compact brick-like
frame bursting through his line of
farm boys and factory roughs, ran
through all the opposing secondaries
to a score of touchdowns. Kinnick
completed passes for 40 and 50 yards
repeatedly and once punted the ball
60 yards.
At the end of that spectacular
season, a movement was started
to honor the team with a lasting
memorial: a brick arch at the entrance
to the field. It was originally intended
to be built with donations, but money
was scarce in those depression times,
and the $800 needed could not be
raised. However, the Macy family
generously offered to build the arch
and small building adjoining it, in
honor of C.S. Macy, who died in
1930.
Nile Kinnick would go on to play
for the Iowa Hawkeyes. In 1939,
Kinnick won Iowa’s first Heisman
Trophy while leading his team to a
6-1-1 record.
During World War II, Nile, a Navy
pilot, crash-landed his fighter in the
sea and was killed in action.
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The Adel United Methodist Church, 115 S. 10th St., is hosting a weekly
Wednesday Night Meal in the fellowship hall downstairs. Serving is 5-6:30
p.m. This is a freewill donation meal. All are welcome.
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Enjoy Bingo on Monday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 411
S. 12th St., Adel. Seventeen games ($0.25/card) plus an 18th Progressive
Blackout ($1/card) will be held. Packaged snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
will be available. Bring a dauber if you have one. They will also be for sale.
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