The Adel Public Library will host Barbara Lounsberry on July 20, 2027 for a fascinating look at the Iowa roots of one of literature’s most iconic detectives. Nancy Drew’s creator, Mildred Augustine of Ladora, was a trailblazing journalist, pilot, and author whose life was as inspiring as her famous character. Through engaging storytelling and vivid images, Lounsberry celebrates Nancy Drew’s enduring legacy and Augustine’s remarkable contributions as a role model for generations.