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09/28/2025

Do you wonder if you may worry too much? Excessive or unmanaged anxiety can become unhealthy if it takes the form of an anxiety disorder. If you feel like you are losing control: First, look inside and pinpoint the real cause of the anxiety. Then, decide what action, if any, should be taken. You may discover no action can be taken. If one can, come up with a plan that tackles the part of the problem that is under your control. Once you have done all you can, either take action or just let it go.

09/25/2025

"The meaning of life is to find your gift, the purpose of life is to give it away."
- Joy J. Golliver

09/25/2025

Lee Pfeiffer, age 84, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Accura Healthcare facility in Pleasantville, Iowa, under hospice care. Lee was born on February 18, 1941, in New Hartford, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Christner) Pfeiffer. Lee was raised by Glenn Talbot. He attended schoo...

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09/25/2025

Walter “Joe” Smith Jr, age 79, of Beacon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home in Beacon under hospice care, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 23, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Walter Joe Sr. and Naydene (Perkins) Smith. Joe attended Oskaloosa High ...

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09/25/2025

George Poe, Jr., 65, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born December 22, 1959, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of George Poe, Sr. and Mary Breuklander. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School. Following graduation he served in the Iowa National Guard. On Ap...

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09/23/2025

Be the best you possible!

09/22/2025

James E. Boyd, age 87, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on September 19, 2025, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. He was born on June 16, 1938, in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Ethel Mae Boyd. He attended school in Roseville, Illinois. On July 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to Linda Lindberg in M...

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09/22/2025

Marvin Van Der Wal

Oskaloosa. Marvin Van Der Wal, 79, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born March 1, 1946, in Pella, Iowa, the son of Jake and Delia Wielaard Van Der Wal. Marvin graduated from the Oskaloosa High Scho...

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09/21/2025

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09/19/2025

DeVonne Fay Hatch, age 90, of Clive and formerly of Oskaloosa, passed on Tuesday,
September 16, 2025, at Woodlands Creek Senior Living in Clive, Iowa. She was born
on March 17, 1935, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of Peter and Lottie (Lagaans)
Peterson. She attended Decorah High School graduat...

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09/18/2025

This article was first published years back, but it's still a good read. Personalization in funerals to uniquely express and celebrate the life lived is continuing to increase in popularity.

From rocket flights to elaborate theme parties, Americans are replacing traditional funerals featuring somber eulogies and mourners in black with tributes that reflect a person's hobbies, personality and tastes. By Josh Belzman.

09/16/2025

Joel Nolan Sims, age 60, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on September 13, 2025, at his home.
He as born on November 14, 1964, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Mae Sims.
Joel spent his early life in Oskaloosa, graduating from high school in 1983. He worked for
several companies in Oskaloosa, including Cl...

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