Justin Birdnow of Birdnow Chevrolet (Monona) has purchased the dealership from his father, Mark Birdnow. Justin is now the sole owner of the dealership.

Two of the 100 dealerships recognized in the 2020 Automotive News “Best Dealerships to Work For” contest are located in Iowa. Pritchard’s Lake Chevrolet (Clear Lake) came in 71st and Dave Wright Nissan Subaru (Hiawatha) came in 83rd.

Doug DeYarman has purchased Shottenkirk Ford (Indianola) and changed the name of the dealership to DeYarman Ford.

Josh Wyman has purchased Shore Motor Co. (Clarinda) from Kim and Larry Shore. Kim Shore will continue as sales manager, while Larry Shore has retired.

Kemna Auto Group, with locations in Algona and Fort Dodge, will acquire Motor Inn of Algona effective December 22, 2020. The Motor Inn franchises will continue to be operated out of their existing location while Kemna constructs a …

Erica Bellach, marketing manager at Thompson Truck & Trailer (Cedar Rapids), was recently named a 2020 All Star in the Iowa City Cedar Rapids Region. Bellach was recognized as an All Star in the Transportation Sector.

Carl Moyer of Karl Chevrolet (Ankeny) has acquired Webster City Auto Center. The dealership will eventually be renamed Karl Chevrolet Buick GMC of Webster City.

Lithia Motors & Driveway has purchased Ramsey Mazda Subaru (Urbandale). The dealership will join Lithia’s portfolio of seven other franchises in central Iowa.

Winnebago Industries named Lichtstinn RV (Forest City) the top dealer in North America for the sixth consecutive year. The dealership was also named the top Winnebago dealer for class B and class C motorhomes and a top 20 …

The Mason City Globe Gazette recently announced the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award Winners. Billion Ford of Clear Lake (Clear Lake) Runner Up: Truck Dealer Harley-Davidson of Mason City (Mason City) Runner Up: Motorcycle/ATV Dealer Hosmer Toyota & Hosmer …

The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier recently announced the 2020 Best of the Best for the Cedar Valley region. The following dealerships were recognized: Bill Colwell Ford (Hudson) Winner: Auto Dealership, Automotive Salesperson (Ernie Doeden), Oil Change Service Runner …

Kemna Auto Group, with locations in Algona and Fort Dodge, was named one of Iowa’s Top Work Places. The dealership placed 26th in the small business category.