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 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.

Brighton Community VBS, Monday, July 22 — Friday, July 26

The Community VBS for the Brighton area will be Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Brighton Church of God, 403 S. Mechanic Street, Brighton. This is for ages four years to just finished sixth grade. All must be potty trained to attend. Light meal will be served each night. SCUBA is the program for this year — Dive on in to a friendship with God. Questions call 319-694-3003.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, August 5

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, August 6

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

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, August 12

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, August 13

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

“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. (please register by May 31 for this program as class size will be limited). 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.