Area News Briefs

Area Food Pantry Information

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 Kids Club, Tuesdays

Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join in at Kids Club at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday afternoons from 4 — 5 p.m. Come have a snack, along with a story, followed by special weekly events including arts & crafts, games, STEM projects and more. Preschool-aged children may attend with an adult caregiver. Kids Club will be canceled if school is canceled or dismissed early due to inclement weather. For more information, contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel. net

Richland Public Library’s Tiny Tots Playgroup, Wednesdays

Children, ages 1-4 years old, and their caregivers, are invited to join the Richland Library’s Tiny Tots Playgroup on Wednesdays from 3:15 — 3:45 p.m. We'll start with songs and games in a structured story-time setting followed by an open playtime. Please preregister your child before attending at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

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

Super Kids Good News Club meets 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 After Prom Ongoing Can and Bottle Drive

Refundable cans and plastic bottles can be dropped off at Greiner Real Estate and Auction in Richland, Copeland Auto Body in Hedrick, or the Fire Station in Packwood. This fundraiser is for Pekin After Prom and the can drops will be at these locations through spring, 2025.

Road closing north of Richland notice: The railroad will be repairing the crossing north of Richland on Hwy W15 beginning on Oct. 1, 2024 and will last approximately five days. The road will be closed from Richland (north) city limits to 314th street.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, Oct. 7

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 8

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

Pekin School Board, Monday, Oct. 14

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, Oct. 14

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Pekin Blood Drive, Wednesday, Oct. 16

Pekin Student Council will be hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the High School Gym. To schedule a donation time, contact Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org.

Sign up to have a “Trunk” at Richland’s Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, Oct. 19

Community members and businesses are invited to set up a “trunk” at Richland’s Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 19 on the square. Please contact Hailey Pedrick to sign up at hailey.pedrick@pekincsd.org or call 641-790-1123. This event will be hosted by Pekin FFA.

Richland Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, Oct. 19

Pekin FFA will be hosting Richland’s Trunk-or-Treat on the square Saturday, Oct. 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Mystery Firehouse Bingo at Richland, Saturday, Oct. 19

The Richland Community Club will be hosting Mystery Firehouse Bingo at the Richland Fire Station on Saturday, Oct. 19 beginning at 7:30 p.m. following the Fireman’s Soup Supper and Trunk-or-Treating. Free Play, Cash Prizes!

Hedrick Trick-or-Treating and Parade, Wednesday, Oct. 30

Hedrick will be having Trunk-or-Treating on Main Street from 5-6 p.m., with the parade beginning at 5:30 at the fire station. The library will be serving hot dogs at the Community Center after the parade. Trick-or-Treating will be from 6-8 p.m.

Brighton Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treating, Thursday, Oct. 31

Brighton Trick-or-Treating will be on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Brighton Trunk-or-Treating will also be Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Brighton Chamber of Commerce, Tommy’s Helping Hands, and Junk Yard Dog’s invite kids for a free meal, treats, and fun games in Brighton’s Central Park from 5-7 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.