Bill Colwell Ford Blog

The Ford F-150 has long been one of America's most popular and capable trucks. For 2026, Ford has made its iconic truck even better with a host of updates and new features. 

Bill Colwell Ford has been voted Cedar Valley’s No. 1 dealership for 10 years running, honored for great customer service and community support. The Colwell family recently expanded with Colwell Motors of Mason City, continuing their trusted values and service.

Blake Colwell, owner of Bill Colwell Ford in Hudson, Iowa, has announced the acquisition of Mason City Ford Lincoln and Mason City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Now operating as Colwell Motors of Mason City, the expansion brings the family-owned dealership’s trusted values and customer-first approach to North Iowa and Southern Minnesota. Known for over 40 years of excellence in service and community commitment, the Colwell team is excited to begin this new chapter. A grand opening celebration is planned in the coming months.

HUDSON, IA — A new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center is now open in the Hudson Community School District thanks to generous support from local businesses.

Bill Colwell Ford is proud to be named Business Partner of the Year at the 2025 Cedar Valley Nonprofit Awards Luncheon — the first automotive dealership to receive this honor. Nominated by Cedar Valley Hospice, this award highlights our long-standing commitment to community partnerships and nonprofit support. Special thanks to the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and the Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association for recognizing the impact of working together for good.

When looking for a reliable and capable used truck, look no further than Bill Colwell Ford. Our dealership is proud to offer an extensive selection of high-quality pre-owned trucks to meet the needs and budgets of our valued customers. Whether you need a tough work truck for your job site in Cedar Falls or a spacious pickup for weekend adventures with the family, you'll find plenty of compelling options in our used inventory.

 

Braden Rogers has been named Salesperson of the Year for 2024 at Bill Colwell Ford!

 

Here at Bill Colwell Ford, we provide commercial vehicles in the form of quality new Ford trucks and vans at our dealership. This allows those from Hudson, along with the Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids areas, to find vehicles for their businesses to keep operations moving. When you do purchase a new commercial vehicle, there are also tax incentives. One such incentive is Section 179, and if you've bought a work truck this year, you can benefit from it when filing federal taxes in the new year.

 

Maintaining your Ford vehicle in Hudson, Iowa, just got easier with Bill Colwell Ford's Mobile Service. This service brings professional vehicle care right to your doorstep, whether you're at home or work, within a 30-mile radius of the dealership.