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!

Hedrick Public Library Summer Reading Program

The Hedrick Public Library will be hosting the Summer Reading Program for kids beginning June 4. It will be held Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, and July 3 from 2-3 p.m.

Flags in Richland Park, Friday, June 13

American Legion Post #504 will be putting the flags up around the Richland Central Park on Friday, June 13 at 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help. The flags will be taken down on Monday, June 16 at 4 p.m. Volunteers will be needed to assist with that also.

Flag Burning Ceremony, Saturday, June 14

American Legion Post #504 will be holding a flag burning ceremony in the Richland Central Park on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m.

Veteran’s Brew Crew Coffee and Rolls, Thursday, June 19

All veterans are invited to the Veteran’s Brew Crew Coffee and Rolls on Thursday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at the Country Junction, 400 S. Oak St., Richland. Hosted by the Keokuk County VA Commission.

Sts. Peter & Paul Clear Creek Heritage Association Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, June 22

Everyone is welcome to the Sts. Peter & Paul Clear Creek Heritage Association Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 22 from 9-11 a.m. The church is located at 30832 242nd St., rural Harper. This is a free will donation breakfast.

Richland Fireworks and Fun, Saturday, July 5

Richland will be having events at the Alumni Ballparks on Saturday, July 5. Concession stand will be open, with all proceeds to Pekin 8th grade 2026 DC trip. Sweet-N-Saucy Food Truck. Absolute Science with two foam cannons from 4:30-6 p.m. Bubble tables from 5-6:30 p.m. Side Show Lady Bird. The Chris Ortiz Ventriloquist Show at 6 p.m. Going Places Band 7 p.m. to dusk. Fireworks show at dark.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, July 7

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

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 8

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, July 14

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, July 15

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, July 21

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome; refreshments will be served.

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.