Our Audiology Staff

Serving the Southeastern Iowa area since 1981, we know we can provide you with the best hearing services. Whether you're here for your annual checkup or you think you need hearing aids, our trained staff always gives you excellent service.

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Dr. Jason Aird

Audiologist, President, and CEO

Dr. Aird grew up in Dubuque, IA and earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Northern Iowa in 1992 and 1994 respectively. 

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Dr. Amanda Carr

Audiologist

Dr. Carr grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA and earned her B.A. (2007) and Au.D. (2011) degrees from the University of Iowa.

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Dr. Kate Klimara

Audiologist

Dr. Klimara grew up in Brookfield, WI. She earned her B.A. from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN and her Au.D. from Purdue University.

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Dr. Jonathan Stirn

Audiologist

Dr. Jonathan Stirn enjoys making connections with patients and helping them achieve their personal hearing goals.

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Jenna Shield

Business Manager

Jenna grew up in West Liberty, IA. She joined the Iowa Audiology team as the Business Manager in 2008.

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Jeni Laughlin

Assistant Manager

Jeni grew up in Kalona, Iowa.  She graduated with her BA in Education from the University of Northern Iowa, and continued her education with her Masters in Quality Education from Graceland University.

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Neila Bell

Audiology Assistant/Hearing Aid Dispenser

Neila grew up in Ely, IA, and earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Northern Iowa (2020).

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Allison Duplain

Audiology Assistant/Hearing Aid Dispenser

Allison grew up in Dayton, OH, and earned her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Iowa (2022).

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Trudy Jacobs

Audiology Assistant/Hearing Aid Dispenser

Trudy grew up in Spring, TX and received her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (2021).

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Erin Kelly

Audiology Assistant

Erin grew up in Sterling, IL and earned her B.S. in Pre-Audiology from Ball State University in Muncie, IN (2023). She is currently working towards her Au.D.

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Claire Halverson

Audiology Assistant

Claire grew up in West Union, IA and received her B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Northern Iowa (2023).

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Joan Komp

Audiology Assistant

Joan grew up in Le Mars, IA and earned her B.S. in microbiology from Iowa State University in Ames, IA (2023). She is currently working towards her Au.D. at the University of Iowa and joined the Iowa Audiology team in March 2024. In her free time, Joan enjoys reading, hiking, playing tennis, and cooking!

Grace Bormann

Grace Bormann

Office Assistant

Grace grew up in Iowa City, IA and earned her BA in Education at the University of Northern Iowa (2024). She joined the team in May 2024. In her free time, Grace enjoys spending time with her friends and family, spending time outside, and baking!

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Kenneth L. Lowder, Au.D.

Founder, Emeritus

Dr. Lowder grew up in Lovington, IL and earned his bachelor's degree from the Eastern Illinois University in 1964 and his master's degree from Chicago's DePaul University in 1968.