Area News Briefs

Area Food Pantry Information

The area food pantry is in the Richland Methodist Church in Richland. 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. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Thur. 5-7 p.m. Office phone 319-456-2251, emergency contact 641-919-5573. 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. When school is canceled or delayed, the KCHS will be closed. 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.

Hedrick Winter Bingo Schedule

On the following dates 21 rounds of Bingo will be played at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick beginning at 6 p.m. Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 8, March 22, April 5, April 19. Rounds 1-9 and 11-20 will be $0.50/card or 3 for $1. 50% of pot payout per game. Round 10 — Blackout $1/card, 50% of pot payout. Round 21 — picture frame, limited number of balls called, $1/card. Concessions available. All proceeds go to Hedrick BBQ Days.

Packwood Fire & Rescue Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Saturday, Feb. 1

Everyone is invited to Packwood Fire & Rescue’s 3rd Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7-10 a.m. in the Packwood Community Building. Proceeds from this freewill offering breakfast will go to equipment needed by the Packwood Fire & Rescue Department.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, Feb. 3

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Richland Community Club, Tuesday, Feb. 4

The Richland Community Club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meal ($10/person) will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow. Contact Jeannie Pedrick 641-919-6607 or Alisa Tolle at 319-456-6611 for meal reservations.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 4

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Free Valentine’s Dinner, Sunday, Feb. 9 at Prairie View Church

Everyone is welcome to a free Valentine’s Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 9 at Prairie View Church at 5 p.m. There will be entertainment and child care and pizza for the kids. This event is free to the public. Please RSVP to 641-667-2502.

Pekin School Board, Monday, Feb. 10

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, Feb. 10

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 11

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

Keokuk Co. 4-H Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser, Friday, Feb. 14

Everyone is invited to the Keokuk County 4-H Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at the Keokuk County Expo Hall in Sigourney. The 4-H members will be running the “4-H restaurant” for the night so come enjoy a candlelit dinner with music, photo opportunities, good food and good service. This delicious pasta dinner and desserts is a freewill donation with proceeds going toward 4-H and Clover Kids enrollments. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins that night will be accepted. Reservations can be made by calling 641-622-2680.

Bras for a Cause, Saturday, April 12

Bras for a Cause will be held Saturday, April 12 at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick. The dinner, provided by Bubba Q’s, will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the live bra auction beginning at 6. The silent auction will go from 4:30-9 p.m. All proceeds will benefit our local communities.

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.

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

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.