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.

Pekin Night of Theatre, Saturday, April 26

The Pekin Panther Players will host their annual Night of Theatre on Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Pekin high school commons. This event will feature student performances along with an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet. Admission is $10/adult, $5/children ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and under. This event shows our speech, drama, and musical talent as well as generates revenue for the drama department.

Rubio Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, May 3

Everyone is invited to the Rubio Community Building Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 3 from 7-10 a.m. They will be serving pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, and beverages. Free will donation with proceeds to maintaining this historical depot for public use. Handicap accessible.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, May 5

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

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 6

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

Richland Community Club, Tuesday, May 6

The Richland Community Club will meet on Tuesday, May 6 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.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, May 12

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, May 13

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

American Legion Post 504, Monday, May 19

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, May 19 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Sign up for Richland City Wide Garage Sales

Richland City Wide Garage Sales will be Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. If you want to sign your garage sale up, text Felicity at 563-451-3682 with your address, dates and times to get on the list.

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.