2018 Adel Business and Citizen of the Year Announced

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 the Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce held their annual Celebrate Adel Event at the new Country Lane Lodge.

The evening featured presentations from the Adel Partners and Jenna Kool, Miss Rodeo Iowa.

Awards were presented for Business of the Year and  Citizen of the Year, based on nominations from the community.

Business of the Year – Adel Family Fun Center

Bryce Smith – Adel Business of the Year

Bryce Smith, owner of Adel Family Fun Center,  grew up in DeSoto and graduated from the ADM school district.

At the age of 14 he started working at the bowling alley, and remained through high school. Bryce has always been a busy man- taking part in student government, the National Honor Society, Choir, Sports, and various extra curricular activities.

With Bryce as the owner of the Adel Family Fun Center, the bowling alley has undergone several renovation projects to return the center to its former glory.

Bryce is proud to call Adel home and is excited to further develop his ties with the community he loves. Read Bryce’s 2016 DiscoverAdel.com interview. 

Dennis Leininger – Adel Citizen of the Year

Citizen of the Year – Dennis Leininger

Dennis Leininger is an ADM graduate who has recently returned to Adel.

Mr. Leininger, who is President at Business Transition Solutions, has been instrumental in the improvements to the Oakdale Cemetery as part of the Oakdale Pride group.

He has also worked with the Adel Rotary to donate a new cooler to the Adel Food Pantry, and has donated body cameras to the Adel Police Department.

Congratulations to Dennis Leininger Citizen of the Year and Adel Family Fun Center as Business of the Year.