Cedar Valley Hospice

04/07/2026

It's been 365 days since Chasity started with us, and today we're celebrating her 1-year ! Thank you for for our patients and their families, Chasity!

04/06/2026

Last Thursday, Cedar Valley Hospice attended the Grow Cedar Valley annual celebration, where they honored several organizations and individuals making a difference in our communities.

Congratulations to the honorees!

04/03/2026

Happy 20-year to our music therapist, Rachel! Rachel, sometimes known as "the girl with the guitar," brings peace and calm to patients through music. 🎸🎶 Rachel - thank you for for countless patients and families in the last two decades!

04/02/2026

The month of April is when we celebrate counseling in its many forms - including grief counseling. Today, in honor of National Counseling Awareness Month, we share Brad's story. 💚

Brad reached out to Cedar Valley Hospice for grief support following the death of his wife Jane, who lived with Huntington's Disease. Brad was her primary caregiver, and as the disease progressed, he realized he needed help. They started having an aide from come help. Bartels suggested the family call Cedar Valley Hospice for more support.

A week after Jane's death, Brad joined a GriefShare at a local church. While it was beneficial, he needed more support. After he received a routine check-in call from Cedar Valley Hospice's grief department, Brad decided to start talking to one of our grief counselors. That experience has helped him reach a "good place" after Jane's death.

“I used to think if I’m not always thinking about her, I’m forgetting her,” Brad said. “I’ve learned that it’s all right that life goes on, but it takes work. If you process grief in an effective way, you can not only survive, but you can thrive. When you collaborate with good people like Cedar Valley Hospice, you can find a good direction.”

To read more of Brad and Jane's story, visit https://www.cvhospice.org/brad-story/

Cedar Valley Hospice offers free grief counseling to anyone who has experienced a death, regardless of how or when the death happened. To learn more, visit https://www.cvhospice.org/services/grief-support/

04/01/2026

It's no joke - we are lucky to have such wonderful volunteers! 💚

April is National Volunteer Month, and throughout the month we will be celebrating the work our volunteers do! Cedar Valley Hospice was founded by volunteers who recognized the importance of dignified end-of-life care, and volunteers have continued to grow Cedar Valley Hospice into the organization it is today.

Are you a Cedar Valley Hospice volunteer with a story to share? Or are you a caregiver who's hospice experience was shaped by one of our volunteers? We encourage you to share your experience below! ⬇️

03/31/2026

Thank you to all who took part in our Rock the Cause: Amped Up for Cedar Valley Hospice fundraiser! We hope you had a rockin' good time, whether you were at the event or bidding on silent auction items from home.

Rock the Cause would not have been possible without our event entertainment and sponsors:
🎶 Band: The Snozzberries
🤘 Band Sponsor: Jim Benda, Rochelle Kane and Joe Leehey of Fischels Commercial and Residential Group
🧁️ Dessert Sponsor: Nothing Bundt Cakes
🍺 Beer Tasting: Second State Brewing
🎸 Guitar Display: Rick and Deb Morris
📻 Chart Topper Partner: Fareway Waterloo

If you were unable to join us and would like to donate, please visit https://www.cvhospice.org/donate/

Thank you, and rock on!

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

Happy 1-year to Donita! Donita is an important part of our rest assured team by making sure that our patients and families receive care whenever they call - no matter if it is 5 p.m. or 2 a.m. Thank you, Donita, for being a part of our team!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctor's Day to all our healthcare partners! Cedar Valley Hospice is thankful you trust us to walk alongside you as we care for our patients together to ensure they're cared for with knowledge, respect and compassion. 💚

One common myth about hospice is that patients have to give up their primary care provider. Instead, our hospice team works with your current providers to better your quality of life. To learn more about hospice care, visit https://www.cvhospice.org/services/hospice-care/

03/28/2026

There are a lot of words our team could use to describe working at Cedar Valley Hospice, but one that we kept hearing was love 💚

At Cedar Valley Hospice, our nurses show love every day through comfort, compassion, and being present when it matters most. End-of-life care isn’t just a job - it’s a meaningful way to support patients and families with kindness, respect and compassion.

We currently have hospice RN openings in both our Waterloo and Grundy Center offices. If you're a nurse who wants to make a difference in your community, apply now at cvhospice.org/careers.

03/27/2026

Are you ready to 🎶Rock the Night 🎶 at ? Tickets are on sale only until March 12, and we’re 🔊Amped Up 🔊 to see you all there! All proceeds from the event support Cedar Valley Hospice patients and families – and it’s a guaranteed good time! 💚

BONUS: Grab your groupies and purchase a table to receive a $5 discount on all eight tickets!

🎟️ cvhospice.org/events/rock-the-cause.

Event details:
🗓️ Friday, March 27
⏰ 6-10 p.m.
📍 Hilton Garden Inn, Cedar Falls

03/25/2026

Bidding on silent auction items is a great way to be a part of our fundraiser! On the Handbid app, all bidders can place max bids, which can make your evening more relaxing.

View all silent auction items and bid now at https://events.handbid.com/lp/rock-the-cause/items