AudioNova - Cedar Rapids
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About AudioNova in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Meet Our Staff
Joshua Vinquist, BS, HIS-ACA/Audioprosthologist
Joshus Vinquist is a Hearing Instrument Specialist in the Dubuque, Waterloo, and West Union clinics. He has 18 years of experience and is an accredited Audioprosthologist by the International Hearing Society. Over the last 6 years at AudioNova, Josh has enjoyed discovering each individual patient’s “fingerprint”, so he can fit to their individual needs. He truly enjoys interactions with his patients; they have so much knowledge and diverse experiences to share. Josh enjoys his work and loves changing people’s lives. Josh was in the service and is a US Army Infantry veteran. He enjoys golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Deserae Paige, H.I.S.
Deserae Paige, H.I.S., is a Hearing Instrument Specialist at AudioNova in Cedar Rapids. With a unique perspective shaped by her own experience wearing hearing aids, she understands the profound impact hearing loss can have on relationships and daily life. Her clinical expertise includes hearing aid fittings and hearing tests. Passionate about helping others, she volunteers at church and advocates for causes like tinnitus-mental health awareness and family-centered care. Outside of work, Deserae enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, and their two teenagers, Lucas and Zoey. She also loves attending church, video editing family memories, hiking, and exploring with her family and dog.

Audiology Services

Hearing Exams
We offer a comprehensive hearing exam to detect and diagnose levels of hearing loss.

Tinnitus Solutions
Our hearing experts can provide tools to manage tinnitus symptoms and get relief to those afflicted.

Hearing Aids
Get to know the latest features in hearing aid technology with in-person demonstration and product trials.
Hearing Aid Technology
AudioNova carries the very latest in hearing aid solutions from top-rated brands like Phonak, Unitron, and Sennheiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use hearing protection?
You should always use hearing protection when engaging in high-noise recreational activities or work. These activities may include hunting, music concerts, motor sports, and/or construction. Noise-induced hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure to noise or a single, extremely loud event. The louder the sound, the quicker it can cause damage. If you notice ringing in your ears or temporary hearing loss after a loud noise exposure, the environment was too noisy and could be harmful. If that ringing or temporary hearing loss is persistent, it would be a good idea to contact us for a hearing evaluation.
Should I get my hearing tested?
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss, it’s recommended that you seek help sooner rather than later. Hearing loss tends to develop gradually and is often noticeable to close friends and family well before the affected individual realizes it. Identifying and treating hearing loss promptly is crucial. Ignoring it could lead to significant long-term effects, such as increased risk of depression and dementia.
How much does a hearing test cost?
At Concept by Iowa, now a part of AudioNova, hearing tests are offered FREE of charge.
Hear & Now Blog
Find great articles on hearing health, hearing loss, hearing aids and tinnitus solutions on our frequently updated blog.
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Contact us today to schedule your free hearing exam and consultation. You'll speak with a hearing care professional about hearing loss and solutions that are right for you.
Request an AppointmentOnline Reviews for AudioNova
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Wally Wetzel
November 8, 2025
5.0 out of 5
I began to work with Audio Nova by a recommendation of a friend. They to this point have been stellar! Still on the journey, but the honesty I feel from them seems quite genuine. Micheal and Desiree have been truly a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with them.
Response from AudioNova
November 9, 2025
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Micheal and Desiree represents Audionova! We love providing personalized hearing care.
Jeff P
August 29, 2025
5.0 out of 5
Fixed my hearing aid. Good experience.
Response from AudioNova
September 2, 2025
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Wendy Buresh
November 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Unlike our previous experiences with the female providers, the gentleman who assisted my mom this time took a lot of time with her, adjusting the ear pieces and teaching her how to raise or lower the volume. For the first time since she got these hearing aids (over 2 years ago) I was able to talk to her in a conversational voice in the car and she was able to hear me.
Response from AudioNova
November 19, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Wendy, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Wesley Huisinga
November 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great service and attention to detail
Response from AudioNova
November 12, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Wesley! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Lee H
September 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great Service
Robert, W.
September 23, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Good checkup to clean, correct Janets earpiece, and volume settings.
Response from AudioNova
September 27, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Robert! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Better than before
Response from AudioNova
August 19, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Response from AudioNova
August 19, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
August 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and knowlegable and spent a lot of time explaining product
Response from AudioNova
September 4, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Anonymous Reviewer
June 26, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Service was extremely helpful.
Response from AudioNova
June 26, 2024
Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed our service.
Luke Teth
June 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Donna Craft
June 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Really really liked the Dr. her very honest, professional and didn't try to sell me something I didn't need. I would go back in a minute and certainly will recommend.
Response from AudioNova
June 3, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Michael Bowen
May 16, 2024
4.0 out of 5
They are always friendly and accommodating!
Ed Mulligan
May 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great job thanks
Response from AudioNova
May 15, 2024
Thank you for the great review Ed! It means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Anonymous Reviewer
May 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff and service!
Anonymous Reviewer
April 21, 2024
5.0 out of 5
always great service
Response from AudioNova
April 22, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Thomas Peffer
April 12, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
April 15, 2024
Thanks for using Concept by Iowa Hearing, Thomas, we're pleased that you found our service was good.
Anonymous Reviewer
March 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great experience
Response from AudioNova
March 18, 2024
Thank you for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Anonymous Reviewer
March 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Warm and friendly customer service excellent care
Response from AudioNova
March 12, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Dean Nezerka
March 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Sandy is SO personable & delightful plus so skilled, familiar in the hearing aspects -very knowledgeable, pleasantly educative, able to answer anything. We sure appreciate HER!
Helen Hunter
February 26, 2024
1.0 out of 5
Friendly receptionist. I arrived 10-15 minutes ahead of my appointment at 9 AM. The hearing specialist I was to see was talking on the phone when I arrived and was still talking when I left at 9:20 AM--knowing that another appointment was scheduled at 10 AM. I was so unimportant to them that I wouldn't trust them with caring for my hearing. Wasted trip!
Response from AudioNova
February 27, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry the service didn't meet your expectations and will be sure to pass your comments on.
Carol Heim
February 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
February 19, 2024
Thank you so much for your rating Carol, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
February 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Great attention to detail
Response from AudioNova
February 12, 2024
Thank you for your rating, it means a lot to us to hear from happy customers.
Anonymous Reviewer
January 26, 2024
4.0 out of 5
Very good evaluation
Marcia Franklin
January 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Sandy my audiologist is fabulous! She is always so personable and listens to your needs! She goes above and beyond to help! I always look forward to seeing her each visit!
Response from AudioNova
January 19, 2024
Thank you for your comments, it's wonderful to hear how well Marcia represents Concept by Iowa Hearing!
Mervyn Cousins
January 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5
My hearing is shot. This place and the wonderful employees took great care of me. I highly recommend Concept by Iowa . Super nice folks .
Response from AudioNova
January 11, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Mervyn, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Dave Karsten
January 2, 2024
5.0 out of 5
Heather was very helpful and professional Very pleased with the service.
Response from AudioNova
January 2, 2024
Thank you for your great feedback Dave! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Deborah Sisson
December 27, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Very kind and professional. Explained everything well.
Response from AudioNova
December 28, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback Deborah, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
November 6, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Great customer service
Response from AudioNova
November 6, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our customer service.
Janice Peterson
October 25, 2023
5.0 out of 5
I’ve been coming here for years. I lost my hearing aid in a swimming pool and they replaced it quickly!
Response from AudioNova
October 25, 2023
Janice - Thank you for the 5 stars and for sharing your experience. We are so glad that we were able to have you hearing your best again quickly. We appreciate you choosing Concept! ~TB
Joshuah Payne
October 24, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Easiest and most pleasurable experience in a doctors office I’ve ever had. Went in for a routine check up and loved the atmosphere and professionalism with which I was greeted. Keep it up!
Response from AudioNova
October 24, 2023
Thank you Joshuah for sharing your fabulous review with us.
Anonymous Reviewer
October 2, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Took care of an earpiece repair on the spot, and performance tested the hearing aids for me and my wife,
Response from AudioNova
October 4, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback, we're pleased you were happy with your experience.
Anonymous Reviewer
September 28, 2023
5.0 out of 5
great
Response from AudioNova
September 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your rating, we hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous Reviewer
September 10, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Wonderful people to work with. Knowledgeable, professional, and kind
Anonymous Reviewer
September 4, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Very friendly..easy to talk to. Answered all my questions in terms I could understand. Great location and plenty of parking.
Response from AudioNova
September 4, 2023
Thank you for your great feedback! We are pleased that you are satisfied with our service.
Jim Atty
August 31, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Heather was very helpful in fitting my hearing aids. My insurance was different so it was very difficult for her but she got everything done very efficiently. I enjoy working with her and the staff. I wish for new patients they would have someone that could answer questions. I had some questions and Heather is full and I am going on vacation. Only thing they could improve.
Response from AudioNova
September 1, 2023
Jim, Thank you for the 5 stars and the thoughtful review. We normally have 2 providers in our Cedar Rapids clinic so it can be a little easier to have those questions answered. You are always welcome to call in once you are back from vacation and we can get you scheduled back in and have those questions answered. ~TB
Anonymous Reviewer
August 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Front desk person was very attentive and friendly. My exam went very well and i didn't need to do the spoken word part of the test at the end because my hearing proved to be normal.
Response from AudioNova
October 17, 2023
Congratulations on having such a positive hearing test result. We are also glad you took the step to be proactive with your hearing health. Thank you for the 5 stars and we look forward to seeing you again in a few years. ~TB
Anonymous Reviewer
August 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and great customer service. Highly recommend for hearing issues
Response from AudioNova
October 13, 2023
Thank you so much for the public recommendation and, of course, the 5 stars. Our priority is your better hearing. We look forward to your next visit. ~TB
Anonymous Reviewer
July 22, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Very helpful and informative.
Response from AudioNova
September 8, 2023
Thank you for the 5-star review and for choosing Concept. We want you to hear your best and be confident with your devices. ~TB
Anonymous Reviewer
July 15, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Heather is very knowledgeable and listen to your concerns
Response from AudioNova
September 8, 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review and for making Concept your hearing health family. ~TB
Ann Venteicher
May 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5
Always friendly and helpful. Sandy is so knowledgeable about our hearing needs
Response from AudioNova
May 19, 2023
Ann - Thank you for the 5 stars and for choosing Concept. ~TB
Renee Phillips
May 17, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Response from AudioNova
May 12, 2023
Thanks for the 5 stars! ~TB
Don Boland
May 5, 2022
5.0 out of 5
Melissa and her staff are always available to help with any issues I may have. Easy to make an appointment and willing to take the time to explain the intricacies of "listening". My wife is sooooo happy that I can hear her instantly now!
Response from AudioNova
May 12, 2023
Don - A happy wife makes for a happy life. Isn't it nice to be able to communicate better? We are glad we have the opportunity to be a part of your hearing health journey. Thank you for the 5-star review. ~TB
Patrick Callahan
March 9, 2022
5.0 out of 5
One of things that has always impressed me about Concept is the fast and reliable service. I can usually give Melissa a call, set up a time to drop off my hearing aids for service on a day when I am in Cedar Rapids, and can often times pick them back up before I leave town the same day. Thank you!
Response from AudioNova
May 12, 2023
Patrick - We want you to be hearing your best so doing what we can to keep your devices in good working order plays a big part in that. Thank you for choosing Concept to be a part of your hearing health journey and for the 5-star review. ~TB
Angie Paul
November 12, 2021
1.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend not going to this place. They have not been truthful about a lot of things and getting someone to call us back has been a nightmare. 6 months later and they still have our insurance money. This company does not have good integrity.
Cyan Chang
October 5, 2020
1.0 out of 5
BUYER BEWARE! I give Concept a 1 Star because they don’t practice CDC guidelines with masks! Only when there’s a complaint then they rush to put their masks on when they see us coming in. WTH?! We walked by the rooms with patients and no masks but they rushed to throw them on because I had complained. What about all the other elderly patients coming in, not just us. It’s appalling they don’t care about the health and safety of their patients...at...all. I go to Iowa Eye and they’re following all the guidelines required by the state protecting their patients. To each his own in your own home but for fucks sake around the most affected age group??? Seriously?! I’ll be reporting them to the Iowa safety commission.
Connie Matheny
April 9, 2020
5.0 out of 5
Randy Schmidt
April 2, 2020
5.0 out of 5
Needed a door repaired and a quick tune-up to get my 83 year old father's hearing aids performing at peek levels again. Called for a scheduled time to drop off. I was greeted at my vehicle by an employee who took the hearing aids, then returned them in about 7 minutes, all ready to go. All with a smile and confidence this location is known for. Highly recommend these folks any time.
Jenness AKA Dory Asby
March 31, 2020
5.0 out of 5
Michael Fain
May 16, 2019
5.0 out of 5









