CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (UNI Press release)– The campaign to outfit the UNI-Dome for the next generation is gaining momentum thanks to a leadership gift from Jason and Julie Junge of Marion, Iowa.  Jason, co-owner of the Junge Automotive Group located in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty, said the gift is about creating opportunities for future generations to enjoy the UNI-Dome and make memories. Jason Junge said “Our family loves attending events in the UNI-Dome, from Panther Football games to the high school football championships to car shows and everything in between. The UNI-Dome is a symbol that not only represents UNI but also the state of Iowa and the Midwest.”

The Junge family’s connection to the UNI-Dome runs deep, from Jason’s early days of pee-wee wrestling in the facility to watching their son win a high school football championship with Xavier High School in 2017. Gary Junge, Jason’s father and co-owner of the Junge Automotive Group, has also been a staunch supporter of UNI Athletics since Jason was in college. Julie Junge said “We chose to support this project because we want to pave the way for our kids and future generations to enjoy the UNI-Dome as much as we have. Our gift is a small piece to a much bigger picture – it’s vital that we update this facility for the next 50 years.”

Jason Junge family (UNI photo)

The Junges said their gift also recognizes the impact UNI has had on their family. Jason attended the university and participated on the football team in the early 1990s, and their daughter is a current student. In honor of the investment, the Junge’s will be recognized with a premier named space in the new UNI-Dome facility. The UNI-Dome renovation project is a part of UNI’s Our Tomorrow campaign. Donations to the UNI-Dome project are tax-deductible through the UNI Foundation and can be made as a multi-year pledge.

For more information and to view the renderings, visit the UNI-Dome renovation website, unidomerenovation.com.