Midwest Audiology

07/23/2025

Happy Birthday Dr. Jill! We hope you have an amazing day! 🎉🥳

07/10/2025

Today was a big day for Cameron! He was so excited to get his hearing aids and his reaction when he heard with them for the first time did not disappoint. Just in time to start school!😃🦻

07/04/2025

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! 🇺🇸

We are closed Friday, July 4th and will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, July 7th.

06/30/2025

Fireworks are a staple to celebrate 4th of July, however a simple explosion can cause permanent hearing damage.

People can develop noise-induced hearing loss from attending loud events (e.g., concerts, sporting events); listening to personal technology devices for too loud and too long (especially with earbuds or headphones); participating in loud hobbies (e.g., playing an instrument, riding all-terrain vehicles); and/or working in a loud profession or industry (e.g., lawn care, restaurant/food service). The louder the noise, the less time it takes to damage one’s hearing. Sounds at 70 decibels or lower are generally safe to listen to for an extended period of time. Sounds at 80 decibels (for adults) or 75 decibels (for children) can lead to hearing loss if you listen to them for more than 8 hours at a time.

However, a single loud blast or explosion that lasts for less than 1 second can cause permanent hearing loss right away. This noise, called impact noise, can come from sources such as fireworks. Impulse noise is measured in decibel peak pressure, or dBP. Impulse noise greater than 140 dBP will hurt a person’s hearing right away. Fireworks at 3 feet, as well as firecrackers, can measure 150 dBP. This is considered painful to the ears—and is well beyond a safe listening level.

Follow the rules below to protect your hearing for a safe and enjoyable 4th of July! 🎆🎇

If you are interested in custom hearing protection contact us at 319-249-6925 or office@mwaudiology.com

06/19/2025

Happy Birthday to Elaine! We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for keeping us in line, bringing joy to the office and putting patients first! 🥳

06/18/2025

Take a listen to fellow audiologist, Madison Levine as she shares insights on The Ear Brain Connection in her TEDx talk! We often have patients who report the same experiences and we are here to help.

Hear Well. Live Well.

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Hearing loss is more than missing words. It silently changes the brain. Madison Levine reveals the surprising link between untreated hearing loss, cognitive ...

06/12/2025

Don't let your fear of water hold you or your child back from enjoying life! Cochlear Americas has announced that all Nucleus 8 (rechargeable battery only) and Kanso 2 sound processors are waterproof! No need to use the Aqua Kit when swimming, giving your child a bath or taking a shower!

06/05/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Cyndy, the winner of our celebration basket! We had over 650 enteries! Thank you to all who participated!

05/31/2025

Today, we celebrate our 1st anniversary — a milestone made possible by our amazing team, our loyal patients, valued referral partners, and everyone who believed in our vision from day one.

From our very first step to now, we’ve grown, learned, and built something we’re truly proud of. Here’s to the late nights, early mornings, big wins, tough lessons, and everything in between.

We look forward to continuing to help our community with access to hearing health for all ages!

💗 Jill and Tanya

- thank you to everyone who left us a review, followed us, and referred to us, we are truly grateful. A winner has been drawn and contacted.

05/30/2025

🎉 Happy Cochlear Implant Activation Day to sweet Miss P! Yesterday marked an exciting milestone in her hearing journey, and we’re so thankful to be part of it. 💗

Thanks to newborn hearing screening, Miss P’s hearing loss was identified early—allowing her to receive the support and services she needed for early access to sound.

A big thank you to Dr. Claussen and the team at Iowa Health for the successful cochlear implant surgery. We can’t wait to see Miss P explore and enjoy the amazing world of sound! 👂✨

05/29/2025

We had a great time taking part in the National Senior Health and Fitness Day Health Fair, hosted by Grand Living at Bridgewater. We love seeing people interested in their hearing health!

05/24/2025