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.

Pekin School Board, Monday, Aug. 11

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, Aug. 11

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 12

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 12 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.