About Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge
Third-generation, family-owned Buick & GMC dealer serving Fort Dodge and the surrounding 35-mile area since April 2007.
We opened Kemna Buick GMC in April of 2007 with a simple idea — that a dealership should earn trust the way good neighbors do: by showing up consistently, doing the right thing when no one is watching, and treating every person who walks through the door with respect. Years later, that's still how we operate at 10 South 25th Street, Suite A in Fort Dodge — and it's the standard our team is held to every day.
Three Generations of the Kemna Family in the Auto Business
Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge is part of Kemna Motor Company — a third-generation, family-owned automotive group founded in February of 1956 by Joe and Doris Kemna in Algona, Iowa. What started as a single dealership in Algona has grown, generation by generation, into a multi-location organization serving north-central Iowa — but the operating philosophy hasn't changed: take care of customers like neighbors, develop people like family, and build something worth handing to the next generation.
Today, the business is led by the third generation — Carey Kemna and his wife Amy — building on what Joe and Doris started nearly seven decades ago, and what the second generation grew. Every Kemna location operates under the same family ownership, the same standards, and the same long-view commitment to customers, employees, and communities that the first generation set in motion in 1956.
Kemna Motor Company — Algona, Iowa
Our Algona operation is the original home of the Kemna name and remains the headquarters of Kemna Motor Company today. The Algona store carries an exceptionally broad lineup for a single market — Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, and Jeep — making it one of the most complete new-vehicle destinations in north-central Iowa. After nearly seventy years in the same community, three generations of Algona customers have made Kemna Motor Company part of their lives, and that legacy is the foundation everything else at Kemna is built on.
The Algona stores and the Fort Dodge stores operate under the same Kemna standards, the same family ownership, and the same expectation of elite performance, kindness, and professionalism. When you do business with any Kemna location, you're doing business with the same family — the same accountability, the same follow-through, the same commitment.
Bringing the Kemna Standard to Fort Dodge
We opened Kemna Buick GMC in Fort Dodge in April of 2007 — bringing the same family standards, the same operating discipline, and the same long-term customer relationships that built the Algona business across decades to the Fort Dodge market. Our sister store, Kemna Chevrolet of Fort Dodge, sits next door at the same 10 South 25th Street address. Together, our Fort Dodge campus gives Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet customers the same Kemna family experience that Algona has known since 1956.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted automotive organization in our markets — known for elite performance, exceptional people, and lifelong customer relationships — while building a company our employees are proud to grow with and our communities are proud to support.
- Trust is earned through consistency, transparency, and follow-through.
- Performance matters, but never at the expense of integrity or people.
- Long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins.
- We aim to be a destination employer, not just a successful dealer group.
Our Mission
We exist to help people move forward — customers, employees, and communities — by delivering professional, kind, and disciplined automotive solutions every day.
- Serving customers with professionalism, clarity, and respect at every touchpoint.
- Developing our people through training, coaching, and accountability — not tolerance of mediocrity.
- Operating with disciplined processes that produce consistent outcomes.
- Investing in our communities and honoring the legacy we've been entrusted to grow.
How We Win at Kemna
Three standards define how we work — together, every day, in every department:
Elite Performance
We expect results. Not aggressive pressure tactics or shortcuts — disciplined, professional results. We meet our commitments to customers and to our manufacturer partners. We sell and service with precision, follow through on every promise, and protect the value of every transaction without ever taking advantage of the people we serve.
Kindness
Kindness isn't weakness — it's respect in action. We treat customers with patience and honesty, coworkers with dignity even under pressure, and every person who interacts with Kemna with the same care we'd want for our own families. We coach instead of humiliate. We educate instead of pressure. We remember that the people in front of us have lives beyond this dealership.
Professionalism
Professionalism is how kindness and performance scale. It's preparedness, follow-through, clean processes, accurate communication, and accountability without drama. It's how every customer experiences the same Kemna standard — whether they're buying their first vehicle, having their tenth oil change, or coming in for warranty work years after the purchase.
At Kemna, elite performance is expected, kindness is required, and professionalism is non-negotiable.
New & Pre-Owned Buick and GMC Inventory in Fort Dodge
Our showroom and lot at 10 South 25th Street, Suite A in Fort Dodge carries the full Buick and GMC lineup — the Buick Encore GX, Envista, Envision, and Enclave, alongside the GMC Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, and the full Sierra 1500, 2500HD, and 3500HD truck lineup. Our pre-owned inventory includes Certified Pre-Owned Buick and GMC vehicles, plus quality used trucks, SUVs, and cars from other brands. Browse new inventory or explore pre-owned vehicles.
Certified Buick and GMC Service in Fort Dodge
Our service department, staffed by GM-trained technicians, handles everything from routine maintenance and oil changes to major repairs, diagnostics, transmission work, brakes, tires, alignments, and recall service. We service Buick and GMC vehicles regardless of where they were purchased, and we welcome customers from Humboldt, Webster City, Eagle Grove, Algona, and across north-central Iowa. Our goal is retention-driven service: earning your trust over a lifetime, not winning one transaction. Schedule service online or call (515) 515-1429.
Express Service: Our Partnership with Express Lube of Fort Dodge
For fast oil changes, fluid checks, and routine maintenance, we partner with Express Lube of Fort Dodge — a Valvoline Express Care location — to deliver quick, drive-through service for Kemna customers. Same fast, no-appointment convenience customers expect from express service, backed by a local relationship we've built right here in Fort Dodge.
Collision Repair: Our Partnership with KG Collision
For body work, paint, and collision repair, we partner with KG Collision of Fort Dodge. KG Collision delivers high-quality collision and auto body repair locally, and our service team coordinates directly with theirs so Kemna customers move from estimate to repair to back-on-the-road without the runaround.
GM Parts & Accessories
Our parts department stocks genuine GM parts and accessories for Buick and GMC vehicles, plus we can order anything we don't have in stock. Need a part for a DIY repair, an accessory to customize your truck, or a replacement under warranty? Call (515) 515-1430 or order through the Buick Accessories or GMC Accessories portals.
Buick & GMC Financing in Fort Dodge
Buying a new or used vehicle is a major decision, and our finance team makes the process clear and unpressured. We work with a network of lenders to find financing that fits your budget and credit profile — including options for first-time buyers and credit rebuilding. Get pre-approved online in minutes.
Serving Fort Dodge and 35 Miles Around
Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge is the local Buick and GMC dealer for drivers within roughly a 35-mile radius of Fort Dodge, Iowa. We regularly serve customers from:
- Within 15 miles: Fort Dodge, Otho, Coalville, Duncombe, Vincent, Badger, Gowrie, Callender, Manson
- 15–25 miles: Humboldt, Eagle Grove, Webster City, Lehigh, Dayton, Stratford, Pomeroy, Rolfe, Bode
- 25–35 miles: Algona, Clarion, Boone, Jewell, Stanhope, Rockwell City, Lake City, Pocahontas, Laurens, Goldfield, Garner
Community Investment
A third-generation business doesn't last by accident — it lasts because the communities around it choose to keep showing up. We don't take that for granted. Across Algona, Fort Dodge, and every town in between that we serve, Kemna invests in the local schools, youth programs, charities, civic organizations, and community events that make these places worth living in. That commitment looks different in each town we serve, but the principle is the same: the communities that built us are the communities we build right back.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kemna Motor Company founded?
Kemna Motor Company was founded in February of 1956 by Joe and Doris Kemna in Algona, Iowa. Today the business is in its third generation, led by Carey and Amy Kemna.
When did Kemna open in Fort Dodge?
We opened Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge in April of 2007.
Where is Kemna Buick GMC located?
We're located at 10 South 25th Street, Suite A, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
Do you service Buick and GMC vehicles I didn't buy from Kemna?
Yes. Our GM-trained service technicians service Buick and GMC vehicles regardless of where they were purchased, including warranty work, recalls, and routine maintenance.
Does Kemna Buick GMC have a Quick Lane?
Not at our Fort Dodge location. For express oil changes and routine maintenance, we partner with Express Lube of Fort Dodge, a Valvoline Express Care location.
Does Kemna Buick GMC do collision repair?
We partner with KG Collision of Fort Dodge for all collision repair, body work, and paint services.
Does Kemna Buick GMC offer mobile service?
We do not currently offer mobile service. All service work is performed at our Fort Dodge location at 10 South 25th Street, Suite A.
What areas does Kemna Buick GMC serve?
We serve customers within roughly a 35-mile radius of Fort Dodge, including Humboldt, Webster City, Eagle Grove, Algona, Clarion, Boone, and surrounding communities across north-central Iowa.
What are your sales hours?
Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Sunday.
What are your service and parts hours?
Service and Parts are open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Is Kemna Buick GMC family-owned?
Yes. Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge is family-owned and operated, part of Kemna Motor Company — a third-generation family business founded by Joe and Doris Kemna in 1956 and led today by Carey and Amy Kemna.
Visit Kemna Buick GMC of Fort Dodge
Stop by our showroom at 10 South 25th Street, Suite A, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, call us at (515) 515-0072, or send us a message. We look forward to meeting you.