MEDIA RELEASE__On October 27, eight Ada FFA (Future Farmers of America) members participated in the Sub-District Job Interview CDE (Career Developement Events). Prior to the event, they had to select an Ag-related job to apply for and complete a resume and cover letter.
At the contest, members were asked to complete a job application, participate in an interview with a judge, and write a follow-up letter.
Moving on to district competition are Dailah Preston and Maycie Dewese.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library reported, "We had a Grinchtastic time today" at the November 22 Art Club event, where painters of all ages tried their hand at colorful variations of Grinch fingers holding a Christmas tree ornament.
Harold Kenneth Stimmel Jr, age 96, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on November 2, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Harold K. and Cleo (Binkley) Stimmel, Sr. On April 3, 1948, Kenneth married Thelma M. Hall, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 2012. He later married Donna Payne-Stimmel, and she preceded him in death in 2018. Then on November 2, 2019, Kenneth married Mildred Stephens, and she preceded him in death on May 11, 2024.
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The Ada Board of Education held a regular meeting on Thursday, November 20, led by Board President Troy Erickson.
GUESTS
The meeting began with the introduction of Ada Public Library board member Melanie Weaver, who has worked at ONU for 20 years. The Board approved her renewal term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029.
