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.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, September 2

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, September 8

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, September 9

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, September 15

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, September 15 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Shirley VanDee Birthday Celebration, Sunday, September 21

A 90th Birthday Celebration will be held for Shirley Van Dee on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 1-5 p.m. at Highland Ridge in Williamsburg.

Richland Library After School Program begins Thursday, Oct. 2

The Richland Public Library Program will be held on Thursdays for grades K-5th.

Hedrick Public Library Hours

The Hedrick Public Library hours: Mondays 2-6 p.m., Tuesdays 8 a.m.-noon, 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.