ABOUT

The Adel Kiwanis Club was established in 1976 and is part of Kiwanis International and creates opportunities for the children of the Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District. We are an organization that is passionate about volunteerism, service, and fundraising that makes a positive, lasting impact on the lives of our children.

mission

To make positive improvements in our community that will cause a lasting difference in the lives of our community’s children. 

Vision

The Adel Kiwanis Club will be a positive influence on our community so that our community’s children will know that we believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.

Giving Back

The funds raised from our volunteer efforts support a variety of good causes that help the children of our community and the overall betterment of the Adel community.

Year in and year out the Club raises and expends between $25,000 and $50,000 in revenue and proudly spends it on some of the following initiatives:

  • Adel Good Samaritan Food Pantry’s Backpack Program

  • ADM Scholarship Fund

  • ADM After Prom Party

  • ADM Athletic Booster Club

  • ADM Fine Arts Booster Club

  • Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce

  • John D. Gomke Charity

  • Adel Parks and Recreation (mainly on Playground and Parks improvements)

  • ADM School District

  • Adel Boy Scouts

  • Adel Girl Scouts

Officers

Paul Berkenbosch, President
Jazmine Martin, Vice President
Jodi Kuhse, Secretary
Jodi Draisey, Treasurer
Scott Hall, Past President and Director
Mark Hantsbarger, Past Treasurer and Director
Gary Colwell, Founder and Director