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. 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.

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.

Richland Fireman’s Breakfast, Sunday, June 1

Richland Fire and Rescue will be serving a Fireman’s Breakfast on Sunday, June 1 from 7-11 a.m. at the Richland Fire Station. Proceeds from this freewill offering breakfast will go to the fire department.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, June 2

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 3

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

Richland Citywide Garage Sales, Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7

Richland Citywide Garage Sales will be Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 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. Maps will be available at the Bp station.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, June 9

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, June 10

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

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.