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Acura of Johnston has earned a silver award from the Acura Environmental Leadership program.

Bill Colwell Ford (Hudson) donated a 2009 Chevrolet Traverse to Hawkeye Community College, becoming the first dealership to commit to being a Key Partner with the college’s automotive technology program. The Key Partner program is designed to facilitate relationships between dealerships …

Five IADA member dealerships were recently recognized in Cityview’s Best of Des Moines. Best Local Car Dealership (Domestic) Winner: Stivers Ford Lincoln (Waukee) Runners-up: Willis Automotive (Clive), Bob Brown Chevrolet (Urbandale) Best Local Car Dealership (Foreign) Winner: Willis Automotive Runner-up: Hummel’s Nissan (Urbandale) Best Motorcycle Shop Winner: Big Barn …

Clemons of Oskaloosa has been purchased by Craig Ford and Ross Knobbe of Kraig Ford Inc.

Grask Truck Group, which has locations in Cedar Rapids and Davenport, recently received the 2019 Peterbilt Best in Class award. The dealer group was one of nine organizations to win the award.

Beneventi Chevrolet (Granger) has been sold to Willis Automotive, a Des Moines-area auto group with dealership locations in Clive and Waukee. “As a family owned and operated dealership, it’s an honor to continue the 88-year tradition the Beneventi family has …

Two employees at Iowa dealerships were recently recognized by their local Chamber of Commerce. Mark Meyer, parts manager at Motor Inn of Algona, was named Volunteer of the Year by the Algona Chamber of Commerce. Holly Lewis, commercial/fleet sales …

Lujack’s Northpark Auto Plaza (Davenport) has changed its name to Smart Automotive of Davenport.