Area News Briefs

The area food pantry is located in the Richland Methodist Church in Richland. Anyone living in the Pekin School district has access to this resource. For anyone needing help go to the Fellowship Hall door that is located on Richland St. on the west side of the church. Food pantry hours of operation are Tues. and Wed. 9-11 a.m. and Thur. 6-8 p.m. Office phone 319-456-2251, emergency contact 319-750-2631. This is a Partner Agency with the Food Bank of Iowa.

Keokuk County Historical Society

The Keokuk County Historical Society is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrangements for visiting other days can be arranged by calling 641-622-3005, please leave a message and a volunteer will return your call. Come see our museum or do genealogy research.

Rubio Community Breakfast, Saturday, May 11

Everyone is welcome to the Rubio Community Building Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 11 from 7-10 a.m. Free will donations with proceeds going to maintain this historical depot. Serving biscuits & gravy, pancakes, eggs, and more.

Ernie Couch & Revival at Richland Methodist Church, Saturday, May 11

Earnie Couch & Revival will be in concert at the Richland Methodist Church on Saturday, May 11 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome attend.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, May 13

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Pekin School Board, Monday, May 13

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 14

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

Pekin Baccalaureate, Wednesday, May 15

Pekin will hold Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, May 20

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Ollie Alumni Tea, Saturday, May 25

The Ollie Alumni Tea will be held Saturday, May 25 from 2-4 p.m. in the Ollie Community Center.

Richland Citywide Garage Sales, Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1

Richland Citywide Garage Sales will be held Friday, May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Text Felicity at (563) 451-3682 to have your garage sale added to the map. Maps will be available at Gas & Goodies.

Hedrick Citywide Garage Sales, Friday, June 14 & Saturday, June 15

Hedrick Citywide Garage Sales will be held Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15. To get your garage sale added to the map, contact Hedrick City Hall at 641-653-4914.

Richland Alumni Tea, Saturday, July 6

The Richland Alumni Tea will be held Saturday, July 6 from 2-4 p.m. in the Richland Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Richland Homecoming 2024 will be July 5-7.

Richland Homecoming 2024, July 5, 6, 7

Save the date — Richland’s Homecoming “Come Grow With Us” will be July 5-7, 2024. Family activities, entertainment, food, and fun.

Richland Public Library's Kids Club, Tuesdays.

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join us at the Richland Library for snacks, stories, crafts and games on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m.

Richland Public Library's Tiny Tots, Wednesdays

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for songs, circle activities and play on Wednesdays from 3:15-3:40 p.m. Class size is limited, please register in advance at the library.

Teen-Time at the Richland Public Library, Thursdays

Students in 6th grade and up are invited to join us for snacks, games and time to hang out with friends on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.

Hedrick Public Library Hours

The Hedrick Public Library hours: Mondays 2-6 p.m., Tuesdays -1-5 p.m., Wednesdays Noon-4 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., Friday 2-6 p.m.

Richland Public Library Hours

The Richland Public Library hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Fridays Noon-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.

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 a.m. to 3 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.