Megan Gloss, features editor at the Telegraph Herald, speaks during the Rising Stars breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The event was presented by bizTimes.biz and sponsored by Dubuque Bank and Trust. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Keynote speaker Jordan Fullan speaks during the Rising Stars breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The event was presented by bizTimes.biz and sponsored by Dubuque Bank and Trust. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Temwa Phiri. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Bob Woodward, publisher of the Telegraph Herald and vice president of Woodward Community Media, speaks during the Rising Stars breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The event was presented by bizTimes.biz and sponsored by Dubuque Bank and Trust. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Michael Molony. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Stacey Hines, with Dubuque Bank & Trust, speaks during the Rising Stars breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The event was presented by bizTimes.biz and sponsored by Dubuque Bank and Trust. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Members of the Rising Star Class of 2022 stand during an awards breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Scott Freiburger. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Heather Satterly. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Britni Farber. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Katie McClain. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

People attend the Rising Stars breakfast at Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The event, recognizing young professionals for their positive impact and leadership, was presented by bizTimes.biz and sponsored by Dubuque Bank & Trust. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Stephanie Mettille. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

Stacey Hines (left), with Dubuque Bank & Trust, and Telegraph Herald Publisher and vice president of Woodward Community Media Bob Woodward, congratulate 2022 Rising Star Patrick Arnold. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Kiesha Sainci. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Nick Patrum. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Nick Halder. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY

2022 Rising Star Claira Sieverding Kapraun. PHOTO CREDIT: JESSICA REILLY