City of Adel Police

02/20/2026

02/19/2026

We are headed for a true "Iowa" day. Please be weather aware.

02/19/2026

Congratulations Alex!

Our Top Notch Tiger Student of the Month for January is Alex Johnson. Alex was nominated by Mr. Markus who had this to say about Alex:
Alex comes into the GATE room ready to WORK. He was pivotal in helping Mr. Freidhof solve a problem for the wrestling team, 3D printing sign clips over five different iterative designs. Alex has top-notch work ethic and a great attitude. Thanks, Alex!
Congratulations to Alex who received a free Domino's Pizza courtesy of Blue Kindness!

02/14/2026

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01/14/2026

The Adel Police Department would like to offer its condolences to the City of Fairfield and the friends and family of Chief Thomas.

01/07/2026

Next Friday, January 16th, join us anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Adel Library Community Room to celebrate 38 years of service to the City of Adel by Mayor James F. Peters!

12/31/2025

The Adel Police Department would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Please don't drink and drive. If you are out and need a ride call someone before you get behind the wheel.

12/31/2025

Thank you Fareway Stores Adel for the snacks!

12/13/2025

Please move your vehicles off the streets. Our streets department is trying hard to keep the streets open and safe but parked cars make their job much more difficult.

An Emergency Parking Ban for Snow Removal will go into effect for the City of Adel starting today December 13th at 9:00 a.m. This parking ban will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14th.
City Ordinance 69.10
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking during any snow removal period. The snow-parking ban shall be in effect during any one of the following times or periods:
-When snow and/or freezing rain (ice) is falling on such street.
-When snow is drifting onto such street.
-The 24-hour period immediately following the end of any such snowfall and/or icing event.
-The 24-hour period immediately following the end of any such drifting of snow.
The penalty for a violation is $25.00. If your vehicle is not moved during the snow-parking ban, it may be towed away at the owner’s expense.

11/28/2025

Please help our public works team and get your cars moved.

An Emergency Parking Ban for Snow Removal will go into effect for the City of Adel starting at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 28th. This parking ban will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30th.

City Ordinance 69.10
No person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking during any snow removal period. The snow-parking ban shall be in effect during any one of the following times or periods:
-When snow and/or freezing rain (ice) is falling on such street.
-When snow is drifting onto such street.
-The 24-hour period immediately following the end of any such snowfall and/or icing event.
-The 24-hour period immediately following the end of any such drifting of snow.
The penalty for a violation is $25.00. If your vehicle is not moved during the snow-parking ban, it may be towed away at the owner’s expense.

11/11/2025

I bet this guy would rather ride around with her family than with us. Let’s get her back home before she asks for a gun and badge.

11/11/2025