Robert Fisher receives a Key to the City from Adel Mayor Tim Crannell and Former Mayor Jim Peters during the Adel City Council meeting on Jan. 13, 2026. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio

The Adel City Council met in regular session on Tuesday.

The meeting was moved to the Adel Public Library’s Community Room to accommodate a larger crowd as two Keys to the City were awarded to Jim Peters and Robert Fisher. Peters received a key for his 38 years of service to the city, four as a city council member and 34 as mayor. Fisher was awarded a key in recognition of his dedication to improving accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities.

Peters was also awarded an Ambassador for Life plaque by Dennis Leininger and Council Member James West.

Mayor Timothy Crannell also recognized Water Superintendent Grant Goeden for his five years of service to the city and administered the Oath of Office to City Administrator Timothy Vick.

The council heard an update from McGrath Consulting about the city’s facility needs assessment for the police and fire station.

Items on the agenda that were approved include council appointments for the Planning and Zoning Commission, right of way services agreement for the Adel Recreation Trail Project, pre-annexation agreements and pay applications and resolutions accepting the Adel Evans Park Trail Connections and Adel N. 15th Street Bridge Replacement over Butler Creek Projects.

The council also approved collaborating with Dallas County for the 288th Trail Project and city contribution towards rapid flashing beacons for Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail Crossing on Highway 169.

The council then went into closed session for pending litigation and to discuss real estate.