Photos show Carl Moyer, the founder of Karl Chevrolet, through the years

Carl Moyer, founder of Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, is shown with keys to a new Chevy in 2002, just like in his ads.

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Carl Moyer of Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny is featured in a 2003 story about his community involvement.

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Carl Moyer of Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny is shown at the Ritz-Carlton Battery Park in New York City in 2004 when he was named General Motors Dealer of the Year.

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Carl Moyer, owner of Karl Chevrolet, then 64, is shown with his Chevrolet race truck and transport trailer in 2005.

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Carl Moyer, owner of Karl Chevrolet, poses with five Jack Smith Leadership Award trophies in his Ankeny office in 2007.

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In 2008, General Motors executives and the city of Ankeny recognized Karl Chevrolet as the No. 1 GM-certified dealer in the country. Ankeny Mayor Steve Van Oort (left) presented owner Carl Moyer with a key to the city as a thank you for his commitment to the community over the past 30 years.

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Joe Nicholson, president of O32 Companies, and Julia Cooper, executive director of the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce, met with a 1970s Carl Moyer, owner of Karl Chevrolet, at the Regional Business After Hours event at Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny in September 2008. together.

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Carl Moyer, owner of Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny, is shown in 2009 navigating his dealership through the rough waters of that year's economy.

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Longstanding Ankeny organizations were honored at a 2018 Ankeny Historical Society event. From left: Don Lamberti of Casey's General Stores, in Ankeny for 50 years; Carl Moyer of Karl Chevrolet, 40 years old; and Rob Denson, president of Des Moines Area Community College, 50 years.

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Carl Moyer of Karl Chevrolet is congratulated by Charlie Hart on his 40th anniversary during the 14th Annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction for the Ankeny Area Historical Society at 301 SW Third St in Ankeny on Sunday, June 24, 2018. The Ankeny Community Band provided the musical entertainment and there were presentations for three local businesses including Karl Chevrolet, 40 years, Casey's General Stores, 50 years, and DMACC, 50 years.

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