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 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.

Federation Bank Customer Appreciation, Friday, Sept. 26

Federation Bank in Richland will be holding their Customer Appreciation on Friday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad, baked beans, cookies and beverages.

Richland Library After School Program begins Thursday, Oct. 2

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

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, October 6

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

Richland Community Club, Tuesday, October 7

The Richland Community Club will meet on Tuesday, October 7 at Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meal ($15/person) will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow. Contact Jeannie Pedrick 641-919-6607 or Alisa Tolle at 641-814-2310 for meal reservations.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, October 7

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, October 13

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, October 14

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, October 14 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

Richland Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 18

Pekin FFA is hosting Halloween Trunk or Treat on the Richland square on Saturday, October 18 from 5-8 p.m. To host a trunk RSVP to hailey.pedrick@pekincsd.org by October 12.

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.