About Edwards Auto Group

Building a Legacy

In 1973, at the age of eighteen, Dave Edwards started selling cars at McIntyre Oldsmobile Cadillac. The owner, Bob McIntyre, saw a spark in young Dave and knew that he wanted to train him for success in the automotive industry. On Dave's first day of selling cars, he called everyone he knew and told them to come down and see him. He sold his first car that day to a family friend who was a fire fighter. "I thought this is kind of fun… I think I will stick it out, "said Dave Edwards. Dave worked many different management positions at the dealership and in 1982 was made partner of Lake Manawa Datsun, which is now known as Edwards Nissan. Dave knew from a young age that the keys to success were to treat others with respect, honesty and fairness- principles that continue to guide the Edwards Auto Group to this day.

Founded 34 years ago, today the Edwards Auto Group is a family business with Dave's two sons, Brett and Todd as partners. Troy Ratigan is also a partner and is the Vice President of the group. Edwards Auto Group has grown to 9 car franchises, 8 powersport franchises, 7 dealership locations and over 400 employees. They have now expanded into Bellevue, Nebraska and Storm Lake, Iowa. "We give credit to our 400 employees for helping us achieve the Mark of Excellence year after year.", said Brett Edwards.

One asset that makes Edwards Auto Group different than other dealers, is that they can offer their employees opportunities within the group to get promoted quickly. Some positions can take years for an employee to gain proper recognition to be promoted. At Edwards they are able to see the potential much quicker, which allows for the employee to be given an opportunity to further their career.

Awards & Recognition

Partners With Our Community

Edwards Auto Group is a sponsor for New Visions Homeless Shelter in Council Bluffs. We donate thousands of dollars that will go toward homeless men, women and children within our community. We also participate in their Christmas Celebration for the Homeless where New Visions will provide over 600 families with Christmas providing toys, blankets and clothing.

The second and third image go together. We also support Heartland Family Services, together Edwards Subaru and Subaru raised over $17,000 that was donated to Heartland Family Services through Subaru's Share the Love Event. Heartland Family Services helps families in the Council Bluffs area. The money raised from this event goes into many important programs that will implement making families stronger.

The last image is Iowa Western Community College. We are the presenting sponsor for the athletic department. Our annual check helps fund new uniforms, seating and events. Edwards is proud to support our younger individuals and enjoys taking part in the local sporting events. We even have a general manager take a field goal kick at a home game once a year just to get involved in the fun!