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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Looking for a fun summer road trip?  Have you heard of the Great River Road? You don’t have to look too far in this area for a trip full of scenic beauty, culture, history, and recreation.  Runde Auto Group would like to suggest possibly travelling the Great River Road at making that part of your summer or early autumn vacation. The Great River Road National Scenic Byway passes through the Tri-State area following the course of the Mississippi River. The 3,000 mile road travels from northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico and takes about 36 hours of [...]

The all new Chevy Malibu is turning heads at Runde Chevrolet near Dubuque! The Malibu sedan, which is available at our Chevy store near Dubuque, has a new body style that makes it both sporty and sleek at the same time. The vehicle has windswept body lines and an agile stance, along with eye-catching available LED daytime running lamps and available LED tail lamps. Inside, the all new Chevy Malibu is equipped for your life. It offers available wireless charging for your phone, available built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi, available steering wheel mounted controls, and available Apple Carplay and Android Auto Compatibility. Under the hood, the Malibu has a turbocharged 1.5L Ecotec engine and offers up to 37 MPG highway! Safety is of the upmost [...]

Runde Auto Group in Manchester, Iowa, is excited to welcome a new salesperson to its staff: Mike Visnapuu! Mike, who lives in Epworth, has worked in engineering and in the car business in the past. “Cars have always been something I have been into – ever since I was old enough to turn a wrench,” Mike said. “My all-time favorite is the ’66 Chevelle SS396. As for new vehicles, I like the Dodge Chargers and Challengers.” In his spare time, Mike Visnapuu likes to ride dirt bikes, be outside as much as possible, and spend time with his family. He and his wife Kristy have a 4-year-old daughter Emmalyn and a 14-month old son Mason. He is from the Cedar Rapids area. Mike is looking forward to [...]

  For the fifth year, Chevrolet is hosting its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign to help to finish the fight against breast cancer!  For anyone who has either had experience with this type of cancer or anyone who has a love one that has gone through it, you know how worthwhile of a cause this is.  Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is not just any ordinary fundraising campaign as all proceeds will go directly to research to help find a cure for this ailment that has haunted us for such a long time. Chevy will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society (up to $500,000) for every post during October with the hashtag #IDriveFor on Twitter or Instagram! Want to participate? Stop by Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque and get a picture with our photo frame, noting a person you drive for! You can post it, or we can post it for you!  Check us out at [...]

Andrea’s father, Donald, buys vehicles from Runde’s and recommended Runde salesperson. “He said that Runde’s always takes good care of him and that everyone up there is super nice,” Andrea said. So Andrea Gates, of Cedar Rapids, IA, stopped by Runde PreDriven this week to get a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado K2500HD LT1 Crew 4WD! She purchased the vehicle to be driven by Baker Holdings Company. Her father works for them and has a mini fleet within the company pulling flatbeds all over the country. She is starting her own mini fleet. “I will be the owner of the truck and someone else will be driving it,” Andrea said. “This is my first truck I’ll be having with them.” Depending on how this goes, Andrea said there is a chance she will buy more. She said the [...]

Zach High recently found the perfect truck at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque: a 2010 Chevy Silverado K1500 4WD Extended Cab! The East Dubuque resident bought it from his longtime friend, salesperson Jacob Puls.  It’s definitely a perk when one of your best friends is on the sales staff at Runde’s. “It went smoothly and he knew what he was talking about,” Zach said. “He understood what I ultimately wanted and he told me exactly what to expect at Runde’s.”   Zach was looking for a reliable vehicle with four-wheel drive and low mileage. He said it will be great for day-to-day driving but he likes that it has the capability for hauling when the need arises. Being a local, Zach didn’t need to [...]

University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosts Program for Local Kids Runde Auto Group is a proud sponsor of College for Kids and Middle University, July 6-9 at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Started in 1982, the program offers regional students the opportunity to take hands-on classes created just for them at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus. “College for Kids and Middle University expose children to science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting, hands-on projects and courses,” said Kerie Wedige, Community Education Program Manager at U-WP. “Learning in a fun and friendly environment like our camp can spark a lifelong interest in learning.” Students from kindergarten to 7th grade have plenty to choose from, with classes covering topics like chemistry, dinosaurs, art, the solar system, insects, woodworking, pioneers, popcorn, painting, gardening, acting, and more. More than 150 children are signed up this year! “This year we have had an outpouring of support from local service organizations,” Kerie said. “Currently 14 scholarships have been awarded [...]

Donald Gates purchased his fifth truck this year from Runde Auto Group yesterday and after signing for his new trucks, he took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to be interviewed for the Runde blog! The Central City, IA, resident stopped by Runde PreDriven yesterday and bought three Silverados: two 2013 Chevrolet 2500s and a 2012 Chevrolet 2500. Those were in addition to the two he purchased earlier this year. Donald works for Baker Holdings and has a mini fleet within the company pulling flatbeds all over the country. “In this business, diesels are a must because of the weight you are pulling and you always have a good selection of those,” he said. “I’ve bought all 5 from Runde Auto Group,” Donald said. “I’m very happy with Runde’s. You guys do a [...]

We are excited to welcome our newest salesperson at Runde Chevrolet in East Dubuque, Jacob Puls!  He joined our team recently after completing his college degree. Jacob is the great grandson of founder Alfred Runde, thus a fourth generation Runde. He will be starting his career as a personal sales assistant to Tim Runde. Jacob recently graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with a double major in Finance and Marketing, along with a minor in Economics.  Jacob loves sports and played football along side his twin brother Jared for four years at Augustana. “I am a huge football fan and I love college basketball, but also enjoy watching the Blackhawks and Cubs,” he said. “I have been a Fighting Illini fan since my grandfather Paul Runde introduced me to them when I was a young kid and really follow the football and basketball teams closely. Besides that I enjoy spending time with my [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dubuque’s Film Festival is just a couple weeks away! We are proud to say that Runde Auto Group has been a major sponsor from the start of the festival back in 2012. More than 35 films will be screened Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26. Venues include Stan’s Coffeehouse, Vinny Vannuchi’s, Holiday Inn Rooms 1, 2, and 3, Five Flags Orpheum, Five Flags Majestic, Dubuque Museum of Art, National Mississippi River Museum, Eronel, and Platinum Insurance. There will be fewer films and venues than there were in previous years – a decision that first-year executive director Susan Gorrell said will improve the festival experience, making it easier for attendees to plan a festival viewing schedule. Another major change in this year’s festival regards ticketing. Rather than purchasing a ticket for a specific showing of a certain film, [...]

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 [...]

Runde Auto Group is proud to be a supporter of VetsRoll! Called “sort of like a ground version of the wonderful Honor Flight program,” by co-founder Mark Finnegan, the program takes WWII veterans, “Rosie-the-Riveters” (women who worked to support the war effort stateside), and veterans through 1963 to Washington D.C. by bus.   Mark and John’s father, “Cy” Thomas Nicholas Finnegan, was a WWII Navy veteran. He passed away after a battle with cancer, never having gotten the opportunity to see the memorial that was built in honor of the WWII generation. “We wanted a special way to honor and remember him,” Mark said. And so, VetsRoll was born. This year they will take their 1,125th veteran on the bus trip, free of charge. This trip will include 370 people from 19 states. “It’s become my life’s work,” Mark said. The four-day caravan from May 17-20 includes 10 buses and 1 luxury motor coach, plus a wheelchair lift support [...]

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 [...]