Area News Briefs

Get Ready, Get Set, and Go to the Library beginning Tuesday, May 31 to sign up for this summer’s reading program “Read Beyond the Beaten Path”. The program will run June 7 through July 21 and is for children entering K-5th grade.

Hedrick Library Summer Reading Program announced

The Hedrick Public Library will be having their summer reading program, Beyond The Beaten Path, every Wednesday in June and July from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Anyone in grades pre-k through 12th are invited to participate. There will be stories, crafts, snacks, games, and prizes. Contact the library for more information, 641-653-2211 or message on Facebook

Pekin 2022 Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 22

Pekin’s 2022 Graduation ceremony will be held Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the high school gym.

Richland Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 30

The Richland Community Club and American Legion Post #504 invite everyone to the Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30 in the Richland square beginning at 10:00 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs.

Richland citywide garage sales, Friday, June 3 & Saturday, June 4

Richland’s citywide garage sales will be held Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4. To have your sale included on the map that will be available at Gas & Goodies please call Jeannie at 641-919-6607.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, June 6

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, June 6

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Brighton City Council meeting, Monday, June 6

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

Iowa Birds of Prey at the Richland Public Library, Tuesday, June 7

The Iowa Raptor Program will bring live birds of prey to the Richland Public Library from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 during the summer reading program. For more information about this free program contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

Blank Park Zoo at the Richland Public Library, Tuesday, June 14

The Blank Park Zoo will bring animals to the Richland Public Library from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14 during the summer reading program. For more information about this free program contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, June14

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

Richland United Methodist Church Sunday coffee

Everyone is welcome to the Richland United Methodist Church on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for coffee and juice. Sunday morning service will follow.

Keokuk County Historical Society

The Keokuk County Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Appointments for visiting other days can be arranged by calling 641-622-3005 on those days. Come see our museum or do genealogy research.

Hedrick Veterans Museum hours

The Veterans Museum in Hedrick, located next to the Carl Craft Civic Center, is open the second Sunday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is also open by appointment by calling Paul @ (641) 653-4717 or (641) 799-0448, Jerry @ (641) 799-4372, Jim @ (641) 653-2443, Tommy @ (641) 295-5089, or Roger @ (641) 653-2281.