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.

Richland Public Library’s Picnic in Central Park, Friday June 21

Come join the Richland Public Library for a picnic in the park on Friday, June 21 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This family event will meet at the library before heading to the park. A sack lunch and beverage will be provided along with a story and games. Preregistration required. For more information contact the library at 319-456-6541.

Keokuk County Veteran’s Affairs Open House, Thursday, June 27

The Keokuk County Veteran's Affairs office will be holding an open house on Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to meet Michelle Herman, the commissioners, and enjoy a light lunch. The office has been relocated to the first floor in the courthouse, 101 South Main Street, Sigourney.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, July 1

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 2

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Absolute Science at the Richland Alumni Ball Fields, Friday, July 5

Absolute Science will be presenting a show at the Richland Alumni Ball Fields on Friday, July 5 at 5 p.m. Will have foam cannons! Concessions available.

Frogtown Fun Run, Saturday, July 6

Richland’s Frogtown Fun Run will be Saturday, July 6. This 1 mile and 5k run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. Preregistration is open until June 15 (included T-shirt) for $25. Registration after June 15 (no T-shirt) is $10. Checks payable to Richland Community Club, drop off at Hinshaw Trailer Sales or mail to PO Box 33, Richland, IA 52585. Questions, call Cade Millikin at 641-777-5388. Registration forms are available at Hinshaw Trailer Sales or the QR code can be scanned from the Richland “Frogtown” Facebook page.

Pekin FFA/Richland Women’s Club Breakfast, Saturday, July 6

Pekin FFA and the Richland Women’s Club will be having a free will donation breakfast on July 6 from 6:30-9:30 a.m. at the Mother Cabrini Parish Center in Richland.

Bingo at the Richland Fire Station, Saturday, July 6

Bingo will be played at the Richland Fire Station on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 2 p.m. Will have 4 Corners, Diamond, Straight/Diagonal, Blackout. Must be 21 or older to play.

Magic Show and Bubble Tables on the Richland Square, Saturday, July 6

There will be a Magic Show on the Richland Square on Saturday, July 6 beginning at 2 p.m. This will be followed by Bubble Tables at 3 p.m.

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 City Council meeting, Monday, July 8

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, July 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 9

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, July 15

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Richland Public Library’s Picnic in Central Park, Friday, July 19

Come join the Richland Public Library for a picnic in the park on Friday, July 19 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. This family event will meet at the library before heading to the park. A sack lunch and beverage will be provided along with a story and games. Preregistration required. For more information contact the library at 319-456-6541.

“Read, Renew, Repeat” at the Richland Public Library this Summer

Registration is open for the Richland Public Library’s summer programs. This year’s program, “Read, Renew, Repeat” will run from June 4 through July 30 and will include activities for the entire family. Children’s Eco-Adventurer’s program will be on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and is geared toward children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. The Eco-Tots program geared toward children 2 to 5 years old will be on Wednesdays from 3-3:30 p.m. To learn more about this summer’s library programs, please contact us at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net or check out the library’s website: www.richland.lib.ia.us.

Eco-Adventurer’s at the Richland Public Library, Tuesdays

Join Gabi Kates and Melody Rehm for stories, games and activities. This program is geared toward students entering kindergarten-fifth grade and will be held Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. For more information contact the library at 319-456-6541.

Eco-Tots at the Richland Public Library, Wednesdays

This program will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3-3:30 p.m. and is geared toward children ages two to five years old. Please preregister at the library as class size is limited at 319-456-6541.

Lego & Games at the Richland Public Library, Thursdays

All ages can drop in at the Richland Library for fun and games on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. We’ll have Lego and Duplo blocks, Magna-Tiles, board games, puzzles and more! For more information contact the library at 319-456-6541.

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.