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.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, Nov. 17

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Pekin School Board, Wednesday, Nov. 19

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Packwood Christian Church Thanksgiving Day Dinner

The Packwood Christian Church will be serving their annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at noon on Thursday, Nov. 27. This meal is free of charge and open to everyone. Come enjoy the meal and bring your family and friends. Please make reservations by Tuesday, Nov. 25 by calling 641-919-1769 or 641-919-8884.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, Dec. 1

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 2

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

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Richland, Saturday, Dec. 6

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Country Junction Restaurant in Richland on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Come enjoy hot chocolate and doughnuts. There will be a bake sale. Sponsored by Richland Community Club.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, Dec. 8

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

Pekin School Board, Monday, Dec. 8

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 9

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 9 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 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.