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.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, September 3

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 3 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Richland Community Club, Tuesday, September 3

The Richland Community Club will meet on Tuesday, September 3 at Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meal ($10/person) will begin at 6:30 p.m., the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Contact Jeannie Pedrick 641-919-6607 or Alisa Tolle at 319-456-6611 for meal reservations.

Super Kids Good News Club, Wednesdays after school @ Trinity Friends Church in Richland

Super Kids Good News Club starts Wednesday, September 4, and will meet every Wednesday, at Trinity Friends Church in Richland through the school year from 3:45 — 5 p.m. We will only meet on full days of school and all children K-5th grade are welcome (parents too!) This is a fun-filled weekly club for kids in which the Bible is clearly taught with songs, lessons, games, and crafts. Please contact Sarah Bender (641) 451-0811 or Pastor Jerry Hoover (641) 919-8922 with any questions. Watch our Facebook page for announcements: Super Kids Good News Club — Richland Area

Pekin School Board, Monday, September 9

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, September 9 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, September 9

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, September 10

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 10 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, September 16

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Outdoor Family Movie Night at Trinity Friends Church, Saturday, September 21

Outdoor Family Movie Night will be held at Trinity Friends Church in Richland on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Popcorn and toppings will be provided. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, bring your family and friends and enjoy a family friendly movie. If there is rain, we will move the event indoors at the church.

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.