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.

Richland Fireworks and Fun, Saturday, July 5

Richland will be having events at the Alumni Ballparks on Saturday, July 5. The 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.

Hedrick American Legion Auxiliary Ice Cream Social, Friday, July 11

The Hedrick American Legion Auxiliary will be holding a Homemade Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 11 from 5 — 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Also serving pie and brownies.

Hedrick American Legion Supper, Friday, July 11

The American Legion Supper will be served from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 11 at the Community Center.

Hedrick Fox Trot Road Race, Saturday, July 12

The 5K Run & Walk and 1 Mile Run & Walk will be held Saturday, July 12 during Hedrick BBQ Days beginning at 8 a.m. in front of the Hedrick Bank. Call 641-777-1271 for entry form or go to www.hedrickiowa.com

Hedrick Community Church Lunch, Saturday, July 12

The Hedrick Community Church will be serving lunch after the parade on Saturday, July 12. Free will offering.

Hedrick BBQ Days Community Church Service, Sunday, July 13

A Community Church Service will be held Sunday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Carl Craft Civic Center. American Pie will be part of the service.

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.

Richland Community Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 28-Friday, August 1

Richland Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church. All kids PK-6th grade are welcome! Family night will be held that Friday night, August 1, at 6 p.m.

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.