by Sarah Malchow | Oct 22, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
When Diane Emory and Janet Spaude became friends, neither knew their next chapter would eventually lead them to Cedar Community together. Their friendship began at another local retirement community, where Janet helped Diane navigate the loss of her husband. The two...
by Sarah Malchow | Oct 20, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Planning & Guidance
Cedar Community began in 1953 with a gift of land and a vision for serving others. More than 70 years later, that foundation continues to shape how Cedar Community operates as a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization. Rather than answering to investors,...
by Sarah Malchow | Oct 16, 2026 | Inside Cedar, People & Purpose
For Wendy Vorpahl, working at Cedar Community has never been just a job. What began as a high school position more than 40 years ago grew into a long career shaped by service, professional growth, and meaningful relationships with residents and team members. Today,...
by Sarah Malchow | Oct 13, 2026 | Inside Cedar, Life at Cedar
At 92, Cy Swiecichowski is still very much in the game. After a lifetime of football, basketball, baseball, bowling, softball, and Senior Olympics competition, sports continue to be an important part of Cy’s life. Today, he stays active at Cedar Community while...
by Sarah Malchow | Oct 8, 2026 | Care & Support, Inside Cedar
For Amy Kopfmann, music therapy is more than a profession. It is a way to help Cedar Community residents and families find comfort, connection, and meaning during some of life’s most difficult moments. As a music therapist at Cedar Community, Amy supports residents...
by Sarah Malchow | Oct 6, 2026 | Care & Support, Inside Cedar
For 14 years, Tom and Carol Hanson called Cedar Community’s independent living apartments home, building friendships and enjoying an active life together. When Tom became seriously ill, their needs changed. Through Cedar Community’s relationship with Commonheart Home...
