Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages in Galena, Ill., has been recognized as a Tripadvisor 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Bed and Breakfasts, ranking 13th out of the top 25 in the country.

The award recognizes the best in tourism and hospitality, as ranked by guests.

EXIT Realty Unlimited (formerly EXIT Realty Dubuque) acquired Remax Oelwein Realty. Remax will be re-branding its operations to align with EXIT and will be part of the EXIT Unlimited footprint.

Woodfire Grille received the 2022 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for their extensive wine list.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center has received the following American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards:

Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Mission: Lifeline — STEMI Receiving Gold Plus.

Mission: Lifeline — NSTEMI Gold.

Finnin Kia earned the Dealer of Excellence designation for the fifth consecutive year. The award recognizes dealers who rank nationally in the top 20% based on site evaluation, business performance and customer satisfaction.