City of Adel Police

03/07/2026

Today’s the day! Come on down to the Great White Buffalo Public House for a bowl of chili, or two or three!

03/05/2026

For Immediate Release

On Thursday March 5, 2026, the Adel Police Department was notified of a possible threat at the Adel MS/HS campus. School staff initiated a shelter in place status while the situation was investigated.

The Adel Police Department worked thoroughly to assess the threat. The investigation determined that the threat is non-credible.

School officials have lifted the shelter in place order and normal building operations have resumed.

The Adel Police Department and school officials will continue to investigate the origins of this threat.

03/04/2026

Please be weather aware.

02/24/2026

This is a great time with great people. Thank you Great White Buffalo Public House for hosting us. P.S. the best recipe is blue!

02/24/2026

Due to illness our front office will be closed today. You can still reach an officer for assistance by calling 515-993-4567 or 911 for emergency assistance.

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!

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.