🌱 George’s Good Samaritan home earns a national quality care honor

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In today's newsletter:

• George’s Good Samaritan home earns a national quality care honor

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 22 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards (sanfordhealth.org) — Good Samaritan Society – George in George has earned a 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, recognizing its dedication to high-quality care for residents. The facility is one of 22 Good Samaritan locations nationwide honored this year and can now pursue the next level of quality recognition.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• JV/V Baseball (T) vs. West Lyon
  Sheldon Comm School District Larchwood, IA 51241, USA
  5:30 pm
• JV/V Softball (T) vs. West Lyon
  Sheldon Comm School District Larchwood, IA 51241, USA
  5:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• BB Open Gym
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon, IA 51201
  6:00 am
• Village Panthers Softball
  Sheldon Comm School District Northwest Corner Softball Field
  4:00 pm
• Maintainer 50th Anniversary →
  Maintainer Corporation of Iowa Inc, 1701 2nd Ave, Sheldon
  4:00 pm
• JV/V Softball (H) vs. Central Lyon
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
  5:30 pm
• JV/V Baseball (H) vs. Central Lyon
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
  5:30 pm
• Summer Theatre - Blithe Spirit
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
  7:00 pm

Monday June 8

• VB Open Gym
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon, IA 51201
  6:00 am
• JV/V Baseball (H) vs. BH/RV
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
  5:30 pm
• JV/V Softball (H) vs. BH/RV
  Sheldon Comm School District Sheldon High School, 1700 E 4th St, Sheldon, IA 51201, USA
  5:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• V Baseball (T) vs. MOC-FV (Varsity DH)
  Sheldon Comm School District MOC-Floyd Valley High School, 615 8th St SE, Orange City, IA 51
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for Boiler Operator in Rock Rapids. Apply here.
• Sanford Health posted a job opening for Medical Laboratory Scientist in Rock Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near George here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rock Rapids

• College Notes: June 1, 2026 (dglobe.com)
• Huset's Speedway Primed for Frankman Motor Company Night This Sunday (speedwaydigest.com)

Hull

• White Jeep Sought Following Hit-and-Run Crash East of Hull (siouxcountyradio.com)
• Feenstra Holds Final Rally Before Primary Monday Night in Hull (kiwaradio.com)
• Hull Man Transported to Hospital After Highway 18 Crash, Later Charged with OWI (siouxcountyradio.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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