What: Free Admission at Matter: A Learning Playground, courtesy of Runde Auto Group When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 Where: Matter: A Learning Playground, 140 E. 9th St. in Dubuque You and your children are invited to a fun day of creativity and learning free of charge, thanks to Runde Auto Group! Matter Adventures offers something for everyone and is especially fun for kids ages 3 to 12. There is plenty to do for older children as well, like pottery painting or canvas painting. All activities are indoors, so please join us no matter the weather. Free Admission Day at Matter: A Learning Playground, courtesy of Runde Auto Group, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26. The center is located at 140 E. 9th St. in Dubuque. Here’s a look at the activities at Matter: Lego Laboratory

What: Star Struck: A JDIFF Hollywood Night Film Festival Fundraising Gala When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, plated dinner at 7 p.m. Where: Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room Cost: $75 per person; $750 per table Tickets: Call 319-670-8001 or email juliendubuquefilmfest@gmail.com   Is this Hollywood?  No it’s a Film Festival Fundraising Gala in Dubuque, but you might not be sure when you attend Star Struck: A JDIFF Hollywood Event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room. The Film Festival Fundraising Gala for the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival will be a glamorous winter gala, complete with a red carpet and paparazzi. “This is the perfect opportunity to get dressed up for a glitzy night out while also [...]

When you look at the long list of available features on the new Chevy Traverse, it leaves you wondering why you wouldn’t get one! The vehicle, now available in new RS and High Country trims, offers plenty of room for the whole family, a quiet and comfortable ride, and great safety, and many convenient features. Some impressive new features include: • Traction  Mode Select: Adjust performance based on road and surface conditions with the simple turn of a dial — whether you have the available all-wheel drive or the standard front-wheel drive. • Adaptive Cruise Control: This automatically maintains a preset distance from the vehicle in front of you, even during stop and go traffic. • Intellibeam Headlights: These automatically switch to high beams when driving conditions are [...]

Cars.com has announced the winners of its annual Best of Awards! The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was named best van of the year, and the Ford F-150 Raptor was named the best pickup truck of the year. Runde Auto Group is proud to have both in stock! “We are excited to name the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica with our highest honor,” said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief, in a press release. “The Pacifica impressed our team of experts on so many levels. This van is a must-have for families who are looking for a perfect blend of comfort, room and convenience. The new Pacifica has all that and adds polished road manners, innovative twists on the family-friendly features and loads of style.” The Cars.com editorial team tests each car for three key criteria to determine the winners: quality, innovation, and value. In pickup trucks, the team also tests for power and capability. Interested in driving one of these [...]

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is picking up awards left and right! Not only is the all-electric vehicle the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year and Green Car Journal’s 2017 Green Car of the Year, it is now the 2017 North American Car of the Year! “The Bolt EV fulfills Chevrolet’s promise to offer an affordable, long-range electric,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president of GM Global Product Development, in a press release. “It is a game-changer that is not only a great electric vehicle; it’s a great vehicle — period.” The Bolt gets an EPA-estimated 238 miles per charge, five times the amount needed for the average daily commute of 40 miles! The available 240-volt charging unit offers more power than a 120-volt outlet. This higher-voltage system can provide [...]

Runde Auto Group is proud to once again be a major sponsor of Run4Troops! This point-to-point, chip-timed Boston qualifying race runs from Dyersville to Dubuque on the scenic Heritage Trail. Proceeds for the ninth annual event, set for June 24, 2017, directly support tri-state military members and their families. “The stories I hear from the participants who have served or whose family has served in the military (are my favorite),” said Race Director Connie Hodge. “Most of them do not come to tell their story — they just feel the comradery and compassion and start sharing. I cry and laugh every year, numerous times.” Proceeds are [...]

Yesterday, GMC revealed the all-new GMC Terrain on Facebook Live at the Detroit Auto Show. The 5-passenger crossover SUV will have three available turbocharged engines: 1.5L and 2L gas engines, and a 1.6L turbo diesel.  It has a whole new look with C-shaped signature LED lighting an aerodynamic, muscular stance. Inside, it features fold-flat seats, including the front passenger seat, a re-designed electronic shifter, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility! “It is a striking design with functional beauty,” said Helen Emsley, executive director of Global GMC Design, in a press release. “There’s confidence and optimism in its stance, with exceptional attention to detail that speaks to GMC’s rise as a premium brand.”

What:  Ultimate Hits Rock Concert in Dubuque When: 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 Where: Mississippi Moon Bar in Diamond Jo Casino Buy Tickets Here This year’s Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Ultimate Hits Rock Concert in Dubuque will be DOUBLE the fun! For the first time, the symphony has added a second performance by popular demand! The concerts will be 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. “For the last few years, this concert has sold out almost as soon as the tickets become available,” said Mark Wahlert (the uncle of Daniel Wahlert), executive director of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. “Since one of the main goals for this symphony concert is [...]

This year Runde Auto Group is celebrating 90 YEARS of being the #1 dealership serving Dubuque and the surrounding communities! Runde Chevrolet was founded by Alfred Runde in 1927 and has a long, unwavering history of offering quality service to East Dubuque and Dubuque Chevy and GMC owners.  The East Dubuque base dealership has been Runde family owned ever since. The business has grown to four dealerships in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin.  Make no mistake about it, 90 Years of Runde Auto Group is a long time and that’s a great thing. Runde Auto Group sells new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, as well as various makes of PreDriven vehicles. The dealership

What: Runde Chevrolet’s 3rd annual Holiday Bake Sale When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 Where: Runde Chevrolet, 780 IL Route 35 N, East Dubuque Why: All proceeds are matched by Runde Auto Group & donated to local families. Runde Chevrolet is excited to announce its third annual Bake Sale! Each year, our generous employees prepare delicious baked goods that we sell in the showroom. All funds raised (PLUS a match by Runde Auto Group) are donated to help a few local families in need have a brighter holiday season. Last year’s bake sale raised $784, which was then matched by Runde Auto Group. The money was donated to help 3 families in the East Dubuque School District. We are hoping to continue the momentum this holiday season. Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the showroom of Runde Chevrolet, 780 IL Route 35 N, in East Dubuque. The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 7 [...]

Here’s a wonderful Dubuque Fundraiser that may give you the chance to fill your walls with local art while also supporting the Dubuque Museum of Art! Haute Hong Kong, a gala, art auction and raffle, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, in the Grande Ballroom at Hotel Julien Dubuque. As the primary annual fundraiser for the Dubuque Museum of Art, this event helps to sustain its programs throughout the year. Runde Auto Group is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of this event! The night will feature: More than 35 affordable pieces of art by some of our finest local and regional artists Click here to see the art Travel and dining experiences and gift packages in a silent and live auction Raffle drawings for $15,000 in cash prizes A performance by Cameron Ramsey and his dance troupe Incredible themed decor This year’s theme centers around the Chinese New Year and haute [...]

Are you missing Voices from the Warehouse District?  You can get your Voices fix year-round by checking out the murals popping up around Dubuque!   It’s easy to just jump into your car or truck and cruise around Dubuque to look at everything Voices from the Warehouse District Productions suspended its 11-year tradition of the Millwork District gallery shows this year to embark on a public art project. “The first phase of this new strategy is to curate a series of murals in downtown Dubuque, which we refer to as the Voices Mural Project,” said Sam Mulgrew, president of Humanities Iowa and one of the five directors of Voices Productions. The Voices Mural Project will formally begin in 2017 and will include about 15 murals by regionally and nationally known mural painters. Runde Auto Group is proud to be a major sponsor of the Voices Mural Project, along with Humanities Iowa. “In essence, we will be [...]

Matt Nemitz may be new to Runde Auto Group, but he is no stranger to automotive sales! Matt recently joined the sales staff at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville and this GMC salesman has been in the auto industry selling vehicles for over six years. “I love meeting new people and learning the products,” Matt said. “I have been a car guy since I was a child. I love old muscle cars and trucks!” Born and raised in Lancaster, WI, Matt has a large close family and two daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, motorcycling, boating, and camping. Matt said he is enjoying his first weeks as a GMC salesman and he looks forward to serving the Platteville and surrounding communities. “Great customer service is all about the customer, not the sale,” Matt said. “A no-hassle price and a well-rounded dealership with great customer service will always make the experience perfect and [...]

For the sixth year, Chevrolet is hosting its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign to help to finish the fight against breast cancer with their Who Do You Drive For campaign!  Runde Chevrolet is proud to once again participate in this important program. Who do you drive for? Post your answer on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #IDriveFor and Chevy will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society (up to $500,000)! Over $6 million has been contributed to the American Cancer Society since the start of this program. Another fun way to participate is to stop by Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque and get a picture with our heart photo prop or write someone’s name on our Tribute Wall! For more information, visit https://www.chevrolet.com/making-strides-against-breast-cancer.html

What: 2nd Annual DBQ Con comic book and gaming convention When: Sat-Sun, Oct. 1-2, 2016 Where: Five Flags Center, Dubuque Cost: $12/one-day pass or $15/two-day pass, Children under 7 admitted free The second year of DBQ Con is going to be bigger and better this year! The comic book and all things gaming convention, set for Saturday-Sunday, Oct 1-2, will again be at the Five Flags Center in Dubuque. Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 1,300 people attended last year’s event. “The first year was very well received,” said John Ohnesorge, owner of Top Billing Entertainment, who is in charge of the event. “The overall consensus was very good.” The event will feature comic books and related items, video and table top gaming [...]

A grand opening ceremony was held tonight for the David Canny Rountree Branch Trail, celebrating the completion of a project that required hundreds of hours of volunteer time and $1.47 million in cash contributions. Runde Auto Group is proud to have supported the 3-mile paved and lighted trail and we were excited to see our name on a plaque at the beginning of the trail and on the 1-mile marker! About 100 people attended the grand opening for the Rountree Branch Trail, which included a ribbon-cutting. Speakers noted how important a trail system is to the quality of life for [...]

  The 2017 Chevy Cruze Hatchback has arrived at Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque and also at Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville, WI! Both functional and sporty, the Chevy Cruze Hatchback offers the great driving experience of the sedan, but offers more cargo space — 47.2 cubic feet with the second row of seats down! “As Cruze continues to set the tone for Chevrolet globally, it articulates the brand promise of offering cars with the latest technologies, more features and greater efficiency, performance and safety with fresh, distinctive styling,” said Alan Batey, president of General Motors North America and Global Chevrolet, in a press release. Safety is a priori

What do “American Pie” by Don McLean,“Crocodile Rock” by Elton John, “Little Red Corvette” by Prince, and “Tim McGraw” by Taylor Swift have in common? They all mention Chevrolet in the lyrics! “People don’t write songs about Volvos, they write songs about Chevys,” said Steve Haener, Chevrolet’s senior manager of media, experiential marketing and brand partnerships, in an interview with Automotive News. Chevrolet is continuing its musical connections by naming country music superstar Luke Bryan as its latest brand ambassador. Luke Bryan, who is known for songs like “Kick the Dust Up,” “Crash My Party,” and “That’s My Kind of Night,” said growing up on a farm inspired his love for Chevrolet. “Chevy has been a part of our family and a part of our work life on the farm for as long as I can remember,” Bryan said in the statement. “If you were a Bryan, you drove a Chevy.” As the newest Chevrolet brand ambassador (following Kid Rock), Luke Bryan [...]

Many Runde Chevrolet customers are familiar with Wayne Konrardy.  Wayne, who resides in Dubuque, sold new Chevrolet vehicles for the Runde Chevy dealership for many years.  And folks who know Wayne know that he’s an avid world traveler. Seeing his smiling face on the Dupaco website recently made us wonder what he and his wife Mary have been up to!  Where in the world is Wayne Konrardy? This month, he’s on the Dupaco website!   As we guessed, Wayne and his wife Mary have been busy globetrotting since Wayne retired from Runde’s in 2012. Here are just a few of the places he has been since he retired: Washington D.C. Memphis, TN Las Vegas, NV Dominican Republic as a graduation gift to his grandson Natchez Trace Parkway down to New Orleans South Dakota Badlands Custer’s Last Stand in Montana Brentwood, TN Ocala, FL Los Cabos, Mexico Italy Louisville Asheville, NC Ireland Phoenix, AZ Mountain Home, ID Yellowstone National [...]

What: Dubuque’s Music in the Gardens presents Ralph Kluseman’s Beatles Tribute, sponsored by Runde Auto Group When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 Where: Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque Cost: No admission, free will offerings Runde Auto Group is proud to once again sponsor the Ralph Kluseman Beatles tribute at Dubuque’s Music in the Gardens! The performance, set for 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, is a celebration of The Beatles with a bit of storytelling mixed in. It includes local musicians Johnnie Walker, Mike Lieb, Denny Troy, Brian Marceau, Rick Hoffmann, and Ralph Kluseman. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. You can also bring a picnic or wine, and there will be food available for [...]

You might not recognize the new GMC Acadia!  The re-designed Acadia offers drivers and passengers a fresh look with plenty of new features. “The new Acadia captures a greater feeling of refinement, in everything from the responsive feeling behind the wheel to the way passengers interact with its intuitive features,” said Rick Spina, executive chief engineer for compact and crossover SUVs at General Motors, in a press release. “It’s a vehicle that offers the functionality Acadia is known for, while delivering big advantages and balance to customers’ everyday lives.” The midsize crossover is a convenient size between the compact Terrain and the full-size Yukon. The new Acadia is 700 pounds lighter and offers 28 mpg highway/22 mpg city (on 2.5L engine with FWD). You can choose from three models: Acadia, Acadia All-Terrain, or Acadia Denali.

Runde Chevrolet Buick GMC in Platteville is proud to welcome its newest salesperson, Tony Lucey! Tony is from Cuba City, WI and used to work in the radiology department of a hospital for 13 years. He is excited to try something new. “I have always been interested in car sales,” he said. “Many years ago when I began buying cars for my children and of course trucks for myself, I thought it would be a neat job as I love to meet and help people. I love the excitement that customers get when buying a new vehicle. Helping people to achieve something that makes them happy is a great feeling.” He got a fast start, selling two cars in his first week! “The first few weeks of being a salesperson have [...]

The Dubuque Speedway was busy as usual last weekend.  Basically everyone and their dads were there over the Father’s Day weekend.   However this Father’s Day was extra special for Terry and Wes Digman!   Wes, a service consultant at Runde PreDriven, got his first win in the Sport Mod Class at the Dubuque Speedway Races on Sunday. “It was pretty huge for my team,” Wes said. “We’ve been so close for so many years and we finally did it.” His father, Terry, helps the team each week and was proud to see his son’s first win on Father’s Day. “He was pretty worked up by the time he got down there with me,” Wes said. Wes has been racing for nine years. “I love the speed and adrenaline and the time that I get to spend with my dad,” Wes said. Wes’ car, #42, is an open-wheel modified vehicle powered by a Chevy 350 engine.  The [...]

Join us in welcoming our newest member of the Runde Chevrolet sales staff, Hannah Rupp! Hannah, who is from the Potosi, WI area, works at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque.  Learn a little bit more about her and the new vehicles she sells! How long have you been in the sales business? Since I was very little. I helped my grandparents in their woodworking business. He taught me a lot about sales. What made you interested in selling new vehicles? When I was buying my first car, someone told me women don’t do well in the car business. I’m one of those people that if you tell me I can’t do something I say, “watch me”….so here I am! What is your favorite part of your [...]

There’s a new minivan in town and you can see it at Runde Chrysler in Manchester, IA.   Delaware County residents can view the new Chrysler Pacifica in Manchester today! The new Chrysler Pacifica, which replaces the Town & Country in the Chrysler line-up, features more than 40 “firsts” for the minivan segment. “The all-new Chrysler Pacifica is truly a no-compromises minivan, giving customers everything they need or want,” said Timothy Kuniskis of FCA – North America, in a press release. “It was thoughtfully designed and engineered to provide unsurpassed levels of comfort, convenience, technology and functionality, making it the perfect combination for modern families.” Kids will love takin