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.

Richland Public Library Summer Reading Program

The Richland Public Library will be hosting the Summer Reading Program for kids going into Kindergarten through 5th grade. Children age 5 and younger must have an adult attend the program with them. This program will be on Tuesdays from 1 — 2 p.m. starting on June 3 and ending on July 22. Join us for a story, snack, and fun!

Rock Creek Church Memorial Day Service, Sunday, May 25

Rock Creek Church, located SW of Ollie, will be holding its annual Memorial Day Service on Sunday, May 25 at 2 p.m. Speaking will be Danny Cary and Steve Pfeifer. Freewill offering.

Richland Memorial Day Program, Monday, May 26

The Richland Memorial Day Program will be held Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. in the shelter on the Richland square. Chris Downey will be the guest speaker. Bring lawn chairs.

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. Times may vary for individual garage sales. 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.

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

Hedrick Citywide Garage Sales will be Friday, June 6 noon-6 p.m. and Saturday, June 7 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Times may vary for individual garage sales. If you want to sign your garage sale up for the map, contact City Hall before noon Thursday, June 5 with your address, dates and times. 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.