Area Residential Care is hosting its 14th annual Corporate & Community Games on Thursday, June 18, at the Port of Dubuque, and Runde Auto Group is proud to be sponsoring Team Resources Unite! Games coordinator Carrie Haas said this is Area Residential Care’s biggest fundraiser of the year. “The funds go to support the mission of empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life,” Haas said. “This year, in order to work toward that mission, the funds will be used to purchase vans to transport the individuals that receive services from the agency.” There are 68 teams participating (including Team Resources Unite) [...]
Robert and Katherine Wick live in Williston, North Dakota, but that didn’t stop them from getting a vehicle from Runde Auto Group. The couple was looking for a 2014 Ford Flex SEL AWD in any color other than red, black, or white, with bucket seats in the second row. “You wouldn’t think that would be too difficult to find, but you’d be surprised,” Katherine said. She searched the Internet and finally found the one she wanted at Runde Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Manchester, IA. With Runde Auto Group’s large inventory of vehicles, we had plenty of options [...]
Jake Voss’ truck will be easily recognizable – it’s one of just 5,000 Midnight Edition Silverado pick-ups in existence! Jake, who lives in Clinton, IA was at Runde Chevrolet this week to pick up the blacked-out 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD LTZ Crew Cab. “I was looking for a Crew Cab anyway and I really liked the options on this one,” he said. The Midnight Edition Silverado Z71 features aggressive off-road Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, a black grille, black front and rear bumper, black bowties, black door handles, and black rims.
If you haven’t yet seen Credité Velo-Trek in action, you will have a chance soon when they race in the Tour of Galena, Friday-Sunday, June 5-7! The professional cycling development team, based out of Dubuque, has had some good performances so far this season. “As a professional development team, our goals differ somewhat from a team whose sole objective is to win races,” said Dave Hartig, the team’s business director. “In the sport of road cycling, the step between top amateur and professional is a big one and often has as much to do with athletes adapting to the lifestyle (on the road constantly) than it does raw talent. So Galena will be a nice opportunity for our riders to stay in one area, close to the team’s home base, and showcase another of our great [...]
Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque is proud to welcome Tim as its newest Chevrolet salesman! He will specialize in Chevy vehicle sales, as well as Chevrolet commercial vehicles. Tim, who is from East Dubuque, worked at Runde’s while he was in college. He enjoys the car business, especially at Runde Auto Group. “I like the family-owned atmosphere,” Tim said. “I like to meet new people and making connections whether it would be on a personal or professional level.” Tim’s father was a mechanic, so Tim grew up with an interest in vehicles. “I am a third generation Camaro kind of guy,” he said. “I have a 1991 Camaro z28 Convertible.” Tim has four children who all live in the Dubuque area. An avid Cubs, Packers, and Iowa Hawkeyes fan, Tim also enjoys watching baseball and playing golf. Whenever you’re in need of a Chevrolet salesman, you can reach Tim at (866) 735-5200.
Tyler Wood, who stars on the show “Moonshiners” on Discovery Channel, drove all the way from Kentucky for a truck from Runde Auto Group on Monday. Tyler, who stopped in with his father Galen, traded in his blue 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD Crew Cab with a custom grill. He wasn’t planning to get a newer truck until Galen got a 2015 Silverado and he drove it. “You know what they say, once you get in a new truck, you gotta stay in one so you gotta upgrade every once in a while,” he said. “I’m a big fan of Chevrolet.” The reason he ended up in East Dubuque for the 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 LTZ 4WD Z71 Crew Cab is that it was rare to [...]
Paul and Kate Avenarius picked up their new truck today at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, and it’s one that stands out from the crowd! They gained a brand new truck and Runde’s gained another loyal Silverado customer. The 2015 Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD LTZ Crew Cab has black out rims, black Chevy bowties, as well as a bedliner. “It’s the dream truck,” Paul said. “It’s the black rims, the accessories, all the options that we wanted. It’s seven years in the making.” Before this, Paul was driving a 2007 Chevy Silverado he bought at Runde Auto Group. This Silverado customer loves his Chevy trucks. The couple, who live in Peosta, have two daughters: Addison, 7, and Makenna, 3. Addison was at school while they picked up [...]
Mark LeGrand had a plan when he bought a black 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD LT Dbl Cab: Decking it out with gold to support the Iowa Hawkeyes. “I put some black and some gold on it,” Mark said. “I have flags in the windows and stickers on it. In the tow package, I put a Hawkeye emblem.” His son, Lucas LeGrand, is an offensive lineman on the Iowa Hawkeyes football team. Mark plans to put his son’s number, #70, on his back window. He is a true freshman this year and will be a red shirt freshman next year. “He’s an offensive lineman so we’re trying to get him bigger and stronger,” Mark said. “The Iowa Hawkeyes team is just getting ready to start spring practice.” Mark, who lives [...]
The 2015 Chicago Auto Show was another hit this year displaying great concept, production and modded vehicles encompassing two huge halls in the famous McCormick Building. If you couldn’t make it this year, no need to fret, we got your covered! Check out our archive of footage from the show below, including show stoppers like the Ford GT and the Jeep Renegade ~ Enjoy! 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk 2016 Buick Avenir Concept 2016 Ford GT 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2016 Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Buick Casada Concept 2015 Ram Laramie Limited 2015 Ram Rebel 2015 GMC Canyon Nightfall Edition 2015 Ford Edge 2015 Dodge Viper GTC 1 of 1
Local fisherman, Daryl Eudaley, had a great start to his weekend on Friday! The Peosta, Iowa resident picked up his new 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Z71 4WD Crew at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL. He said this is nearly his 20th vehicle from Runde Auto Group, and that he keeps coming back because of the great sales and service departments, as well as his salesperson, Tim Runde. “I like how friendly he is toward the customer,” Daryl said. Daryl is an avid fisherman and uses the truck to haul his boat during the fishing season. He said he is a big fan of Silverados, and especially liked this one because of its fuel efficiency, cost, looks, and dependability. Happy motoring, Daryl!
Troy and Jennifer Kost, of Le Claire, Iowa, arrived at Runde Auto Group in a Chevy Cruze, and left with another Cruze! They purchased a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT from Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL. The white sedan is the couple’s first car from Runde Auto Group, but their second Cruze. “We are going to start our own fleet,” Jennifer said, laughing. Troy drove a Cruze as a rental car a few times and said he wanted his own. Jennifer said the vehicle passed her height test: “Whatever car he likes, I have to sit in it to see if I can see out of it,” she said. She also was happy the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze was an automatic so she didn’t have to worry about [...]
Roland Korte, of Warren, IL, is a straight-to-the-point vehicle shopper. He comes to Runde Chevrolet for a specific reason: the numbers look better! “I checked prices someplace else and the Runde price for the same car was better,” he said. Roland picked up his 5th vehicle from Runde’s today – a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT. “It’s smaller than what I’ve got and it gets better gas mileage,” he said. “And I like the looks of it.” His salesperson was Shannon Mulrooney of Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL. Happy motoring, Roland Korte!
Rob Biggin remembers when he got his first vehicle – a Chevrolet Beretta from Runde PreDriven – in the early 1990s. He has since purchased more than 10 vehicles from Runde Auto Group, and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. “I’ve always enjoyed buying them from Runde’s,” he said. Rob picked up his latest vehicle, a white Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4WD Crew Cab, today at Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque. It is his third Silverado. “I just like trucks,” he said. “I like driving up higher and it’s nice to have four-wheel drive and as a homeowner, to have a box to haul things or to help friends.” Rob Biggin hangs his hat and buy his gas in Dubuque and is a big fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. His salesperson is Tim Runde. “He has [...]
Runde PreDriven near Dubuque is proud to welcome Mike Horn to its sales staff! Mike has been in the car business since 1988, mostly as a sales professional. He wanted to work for Runde Auto Group because of its reputation and large inventory. “I have always loved meeting new people and enjoy helping with their transportation needs,” he said. Mike Horn grew up in Guttenberg, Iowa and attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He has lived in Dubuque since 2005. He has three sons, a daughter, and seven grandchildren. He loves sports and is an avid Chicago Bears, Bulls, and Cubs fan. He also loves cars (as you might have guessed!). “I have always been enthused about cars since I was a little boy, with my favorite [...]
Runde GMC in Platteville has received the new GMC Canyon! This mid-size truck provides power and hauling capabilities without the large size of a full-size pickup. It certainly doesn’t skimp on power – it gets 200 horsepower from a standard 2.5L I-4 and 305 horsepower from an available 3.6L V-6 and an available maximum trailering rating of 7,000 pounds! “The new GMC Canyon is the segment’s first premium mid-size truck, delivering class-leading capabilities with the brand’s signature refinement,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC Sales and Marketing in a press release. “It’s an efficiently sized, maneuverable package for customers [...]
Ken Dunkel picked up a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD LTZ Crew Cab from Runde Auto Group today. The Dyersville, IA resident is no stranger to Chevy trucks. “I’ve had ten Silverado trucks and I’ve always had light grey,” he said. “Once I went to dark grey and I’m back to light grey. It’s just a preference.” He will use the vehicle for farming. Ken Dunkel is a return customer to Runde Auto Group. His salesperson was Shannon Mulrooney at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, IL. “Shannon was wonderful,” Ken said. “He’s outstanding and kept me informed.”
The first delivery of many of the new Chevy Trax near Dubuque has arrived at our Runde Chevrolet dealership lot in East Dubuque! This all-new vehicle is a like an SUV in a smaller package – roomier and more versatile than other small crossovers, but small enough for city driving! “Chevrolet is making a huge inroad with small cars around the world and Trax is the latest example,” said Steve Majoros, Chevrolet director of car marketing, in a press release. “It is the right vehicle at the right time in the U.S., building on Chevrolet’s strong SUV heritage with a package of features combining value, versatility, technology and maneuverability.” With seating up to five, the Trax offers up to eight seating/cargo-carrying options, [...]
Hi, this is Aaron Young from Runde Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Manchester and I wanted to tell you about this one-time event. Imagine this: It’s bitterly cold and the subzero wind is whipping at the windows. Instead of having to battle the winter weather, you simply press a button to start your car from the comfort of your home. When you get in your car, the leather seats and steering wheel are warm and toasty. With the brilliant HID lighting and built-in navigation, you easily find your way to your next destination while a concert of music surrounds you from the 9-speaker Alpine stereo. A call comes in and you answer it without removing your hands from the heated leather wrapped steering whee
Reflections in the Park, the annual lights festival that raises money for Hillcrest Family Services, is celebrating its 20th year! Open 5-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 3 at Louis Murphy Park in Dubuque, this year’s event features about 65 displays. Runde Auto Group is a proud sponsor of Rudolph riding in a Corvette! Tickets are $10 per vehicle. On average, about 10,000 vehicles drive through the display each year. Cars, trucks, and SUV’s line up along South Grandview Avenue on the south side of Dubuque just waiting to get into the park to see the spectacle of lights. “This annual lights festival has bec
Ellen H. from Dubuque, IA purchased a New Chevy Equinox earlier this week. Actually she was not expecting to be in the market for a vehicle yet. “Normally when I buy a car, I’ve thought about it ahead a lot and I really hadn’t because I wasn’t going to do it until maybe next fall or going into next winter,” she said. But when she was in an accident last week, she needed a new vehicle — and fast. Runde Auto Group’s large inventory made it easy for her to get what she wanted. “I’ve had a good experience,” she said. Ellen picked up her new Chevy Equinox FWD 1LT earlier this week at Runde Chevrolet just across the river from Dubuque. “A friend had one and I [...]
Runde PreDriven in Hazel Green, WI is excited to have Donavon Nelson join its sales staff selling used vehicles in Dubuque are the surrounding area. Donavon was born and raised in Rockford, IL, and moved to Dubuque when he was 16. He attended Hempstead High School and Northeast Iowa Community College, where he started his business management degree. While he has a background as a restaurant manager and chef, he decided to move into sales a few years ago. He started with insurance sales and then moved into vehicle sales and he’s excited to be able to sell used vehicles in Dubuque and surrounding area. “A friend of mine turned me onto Runde’s —he heard it was a great company to work for, so I went for it,” Donavon said. “People seem caring and eager to help. I look forward to being here for a very long time.” In his spare time, Donavon likes to [...]
When naming what you are thankful for on Thanksgiving in Dubuque, you might take one thing for granted: the big meal. There are thousands of people who don’t have a family dinner to look forward to on Thanksgiving in Dubuque, but thanks to Genny Ginter, they won’t go hungry. This year marks the 53rd annual free Dubuque Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Last year the event served 2,200 people. “I’m making 86 turkeys this year – probably 90 just to be safe,” Genny said. The event will be Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 781 Locust St. in Dubuque. The sit-down dinner will be at 1:30 p.m. and Santa will be in attendance at 3 p.m. The meal will also be delivered to [...]
