🌱 How a 95-year-old Iron Mountain doctor shaped generations of local families
Iron Mountain, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Iron Mountain! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a 95-year-old Iron Mountain doctor shaped generations of local families
- Where to catch free lunchtime concerts in downtown Iron Mountain
- How Bay College’s top teachers are shaping Iron Mountain students’ futures
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 76, low: 51.
- Sunday: Some sun; breezy, cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• On the UPSide: Beloved Iron Mountain physician Dr. Donald Jacobs retires at 95 (uppermichiganssource.com) — A 95-year-old Iron Mountain physician, Dr. Donald Jacobs, has officially retired after nearly 70 years of caring for local patients, many without expecting payment. Honored at Marshfield Medical Center–Iron Mountain, he reflected on house calls, dramatic lifesaving moments, and the deep personal connections that defined his small-town medical career. His story highlights how one doctor’s quiet dedication shaped generations of area families. 
• Iron Mountain concert series returns for another year (uppermichiganssource.com) — Downtown Iron Mountain’s free Out to Lunch concert series is back, bringing live music, food trucks, and lunchtime crowds to the First National Bank and Trust Downtown Stage every Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. through August 13. Organizers say the long‑running event draws hundreds with styles from country to jazz and rock, while giving a welcome boost to nearby shops and restaurants.
• Teaching Superstars-6/11/2026 (906daily.com) — Bay College, which serves both Escanaba and Iron Mountain, has honored three faculty members with its 2026 Outstanding Educator Award for their exceptional teaching and student support. While the detailed profiles focus on their careers and impact, the recognition underscores the quality of instruction available to Iron Mountain-area students. Their work in English and communication helps local learners navigate college and build confidence for future opportunities.
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- Dunham's Sports posted a job opening for Team Member in Iron Mountain. Apply here.
- Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Equipment Enclosure Fabricator Welder in Iron Mountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iron Mountain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kingsford
- Food Preservation Fair to be held in Kingsford (uppermichiganssource.com)
- Kingsford Fastpitch plans softball tournament (ironmountaindailynews.com)
Crystal Falls
- Iron County receives two Cooks Runs proposals (ironmountaindailynews.com)
- Botvin LifeSkills Training at the Dickinson County Library (ironmountaindailynews.com)
Iron River
- Iron River City Hall opens on West Adams Street after move (prismnews.com)
- Iron River man killed in Baraga County semi crash (dailypress.net)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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