The 2020 Ford President’s Award winners have been announced, with seven Iowa dealerships earning the accolade. The Iowa recipients are: Charles Gabus Ford (Des Moines) Dahl Ford of Davenport (Davenport) Deery Brothers Ford Lincoln (Iowa City) Forest City …
Several IADA members were recognized in the annual Siouxland’s Choice Awards. Rooster’s Harley-Davidson (Sioux City) took second place in the Motorcycle ATV Dealer category. Woodhouse Sioux City (Sioux City) placed first, Knoepfler Chevrolet (Sioux City) placed second, and …
Two Iowa dealerships, Honda of Ames (Ames) and Vern Eide Honda (Sioux City), were named 2020 Honda President’s Award winners.
Several dealerships were recognized in the annual Cityview Best of Des Moines awards program. Best Local Car Dealership (Domestic) Winner: Stivers Ford Lincoln (Waukee) Runners-Up: Karl Chevrolet (Ankeny), Willis Automotive (Clive) Best Local Car Dealership (Foreign) Winner: Willis …
Lichtsinn RV (Forest City) and its employees donated more than $37,000 to organizations through the Lichtsinn RV WE CARE Charitable Giving Program in 2020.
Willis Collision Center (Clive) was named a top performing Tesla collision facility for the fourth quarter and all of 2020 based on CSI and turn time. Willis was just one of 14 collision centers in North America to …
Mike Molstead Motors (Charles City) has purchased K&W Motors (New Hampton) and moved its GMC franchise to Charles City. The K&W Motors location will be operated as a used car dealership and will be called Mike Molstead Motors …
Acura of Johnston (Johnston) earned the Silver Acura Environmental Leadership Award. The award recognizes dealerships that lower their carbon footprints and energy use.
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.