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Area News Briefs
Sep. 18, 2025 11:05 am
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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 2 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.
Super Kids Good News Club @ Trinity Friends Church, Wednesdays after school
Super Kids Good News Club at Trinity Friends Church in Richland is every Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. For kids K-5th grade. Snack will be provided. Only held on full days of school. Kids will be helped from the bus stop to the church. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. Watch their FB page for announcements, Super Kids Good News Club — Richland Area. This is NOT an activity of the school district.
Shirley VanDee Birthday Celebration, Sunday, Sept. 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 — 2:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m.; Fridays Noon-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. — 1 p.m.