15 Minutes
DAVE ADLAND
Resides: Marshalltown
Hometown: Marshalltown
FAMILY LIFE
Family: Spouse is Judy. Son is Nick Greazel and daughter Bianca Greazel. Grandsons are Grant, Sam and Joe. Their father is Lance Greazel.
Pets: Rocky, a yellow Labrador.
Hobbies and interests: “Upcycling” wood, furniture, and making tables. And I have been following SV Delos on YouTube.
WORK
Occupation: Along with my wife Judy, we run Adland Engraving & Screen Print Co. on Riverside Street. I also drive bus No. 24 for the Marshalltown Community School District.
Best part of the job: The opportunity to be involved in something new and different every day. We also get to meet great people.
If I could change jobs: I would be a concert promoter/event planner.
FAVORITES
Book: “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown.
Movies: “Shawshank Redemption,” directed by Frank Darabont and “Easy Rider” directed by Peter Fonda.
COMMUNITY
Best part of living in Marshalltown: Working with, and being around outstanding teachers, coaches and students.
Most influential people: Spouse Judy and my parents.
Local involvement: Marshalltown High School Bobcat Booster Club, Marshalltown Sister Cities organization, and the YMCA-YWCA’s Blue Wave swim team. And currently bullpen catcher for grandsons Sam and Joe.
Advice on life: Treat others the way you wish to be treated. Add this wisdom: “People can’t get your goat if you don’t let them know what is.” — Former University of Iowa Head Football Coach Hayden Fry.
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