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Iron River, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Iron River? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to get your child’s free hearing and vision check locally
  • How an Iron River logging crew is shaping future foresters

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hearing And Vision Screening-6/1/2026 (906daily.com) — Families in Iron River can get free hearing and vision screenings for children ages 3–18 this summer through the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department. Michigan law requires these checks before school entry, and early screening can catch issues that affect learning and behavior. Call the Iron County number to schedule an appointment and make sure your child is ready for school.
   

• Indiana forestry students tour Iron River logging operation (uppermichiganssource.com) — Forestry students from Purdue University just spent time in Iron River, touring Shamco Logging’s modern operation and learning how timber moves from stump to local sawmills. Their four-week Upper Peninsula field course highlights the region’s heavily forested landscape and exposes future foresters to real equipment, working loggers, and sustainable management practices they can carry into their careers.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PFAS are a group of widely used and potentially harmful chemicals used in products that repel oil, water, stains and grease.
    Reduce your exposure to PFAS when and wherever possible. Learn how at Michigan.gov/PFAS. (Nextdoor )
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Regional Retail Supervisor in Iron River. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Iron River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Iron River here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Iron River! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- 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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Iron River

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Iron River

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.