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An open area in his garage was the unexpected catalyst that turned John Kadlec into a local metal artist. The 71-year-old retiree personifies the concept of someone else’s trash being his treasure.

As life progresses, hard times may leave seniors feeling isolated or struggling to make sense of their unique experiences. Sharing stories, experiences and opinions can improve emotional, mental and physical well-being. Legacy life stories are a way for seniors to do just that — reap the benefits of reflection — and Sandy Bruns is here to help.

Thanks to a local program that matches older adults with college students, Nancy Lanning is not only getting out on the town but has also formed a meaningful friendship.

When Steve West helped found the Iowa City New Horizons Band in 1995, he hoped that someday he’d be able to join the group. Nearly 30 years later, the band for older adults is still going strong, and West finally joined as a musician, playing bass clarinet.

Prestige is a biannual special section dedicated to Iowans 55+. Each section includes stories, resources and real perspectives about life in Iowa for older adults that cover a range of issues.

Vote now on which area nonprofits will receive FREE advertising in 2025.

No two entrepreneurs are truly the same. That is how the Entrepreneurial Development Center approaches supporting its client companies.

In November 2023, David Tominsky, Krista Martin and Eric Engelmann sat in their office in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District on the brink of launching Novy venture studio, the first-of-its-kind in the state of Iowa.