Passionately Restoring the Joy of Hearing Across the Bi-State Area

Twenty years of experience providing for those who live in Iowa and Illinois. We are here to provide personalized hearing solutions and to foster relationships combined with ongoing support to provide quality care.

Meet your local hearing care provider

Hi my name is Kathryn Klauer.  I am a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist but you can call me "Kat". I have developed expertise in hearing through years of experience and continuous learning.

Hearing Care Services is an independent, local, and community centered clinic.

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Kathryn Klauer, HIS

Offering the Best in Hearing Healthcare for Iowans

We are here to help you hear your world more clearly with care, patience, and a personal touch. Hearing well is living well.

Mental Health

Hearing better helps keep our minds attentive and sharp.

Physical Health

Hearing better helps us maintain an active lifestyle.

Relationships

Hearing better helps keep us connected to loved ones.

Everyday Life

Hearing better makes everyday life easier.

Complimentary comprehensive hearing evaluations that will detail the type, degree, and specifics of your hearing. Getting a baseline starting at age 50 and follow-up retesting is an important part of your overall health! 

Finding the Perfect Match - Our Process

  • Test Your Hearing

    The results of your hearing test determine what treatment is needed and will be clearly explained so that you know what your next course of action should be.

  • Find the Right Device

    We will help you choose the best hearing aid, style, features, and level of technology based on your degree of hearing loss, lifestyle, and financial circumstances and also explain why we are making that recommendation for you.

  • Optimize Your Device

    Our hearing aids are programmed specifically for your degree of loss for each ear, in addition we will address customization needed for your lifestyle.

  • Regular Ongoing Care

    Regular follow care is key. Each time you leave our office, your next appointment will be in place. Regular cerumen management, device cleaning, maintenance, adjustments, and retesting will keep you on the path of hearing your best.

We Service Your Hearing Aid Devices

If you are a current patient or if you have hearing aids that were not fit in our office, we are happy to try to service and or repair your hearing aids. We handle multiple manufacturers of hearing aids and can advise you as to whether yours is a brand we service. Hearing aids come with a warranty when purchased and the warranty follows the patient. We can will provide you with details when you bring your hearing aid into the office.

Accepting New Patients

You’ve made a great choice by scheduling a hearing check. This visit isn’t just about finding out if you have hearing loss—it’s also about exploring the ways we can help you hear better. Before your appointment, think about the times or places where hearing feels toughest for you. Many people also like to bring along a friend or family member—they can share what they’ve noticed and help you remember any details from the visit.

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Hear from Our Customers

Nothing speaks louder than the voices of our patients who have come to us for their hearing health care.

I have been extremely pleased with the help and service I have received from Kat. She is very knowledgeable and explains the process in a way that is easy to understand. Kat makes for a very informative and relaxing experience.

Robert F.

About a year ago Kat analyzed my hearing losses (mainly in the vocal speaking frequencies). We picked a high quality set of hearing aids that would selectively enhance these frequencies in each ear. And since then I have experienced a huge improvement in my hearing. I have four soft speaking girls in the family, and it's made a big difference in hearing what they are saying. No more "I'm sorry, What did you say?" And, by bluetoothing my Aids to the TV, I can set my own volume level without blasting their volume. Thanks Kat for bringing my hearing back!

David J.

I went elsewhere for awhile and was dissatisfied. I drive further but would never trade the service and care I get. I have been with Kat for over ten years. Highly recommend!

Peg H.
Kat is wonderful at pinpointing your needs for hearing aids. If there ever is a concern or issue she is able to quickly figure out a solution.
Highly recommend.
Kayla N.

My own personal experience has been outstanding! My husband absolutely loved Kat who helped him hear when he thought he couldn't be helped.

Mary B.

Kat is prompt, helpful, kind and thoughtful. I also like that she has evening hours to accommodate all.

Tammy S.

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