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. If school is canceled due to weather, the Historical Society is closed also. 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.

Keokuk County Historical Society Holiday Notice

The Keokuk County Historical Society will be closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, December 1

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

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, December 2

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

Hedrick Hometown Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 3

Stop by Hedrick Savings Bank (office of South Ottumwa Savings Bank) with your kids to make Christmas ornaments and crafts with the elves, and get your picture taken in front of the Christmas backdrop. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the drawing at the bank, Krave, 210 Hair, and Comstock Chiropractic. Visit the Hedrick Community Center to shop with the Christmas vendors from 5-7 p.m. A freewill donation soup supper for the Firemen will also be provided, along with pictures with Santa. The first 50 kids to visit the Community Center get a free gift.

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

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Country Junction Restaurant in Richland on Saturday, December 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.

Cookies for Santa at Brighton, Saturday, Dec. 6

You’re invited to Cookies for Santa at Brighton City Park and City Hall on Saturday, Dec. 6. Tommy’s Helping invites you to join in from 5-7 p.m. Come join the Lighting of the Tree, Cookies for Santa, pictures with Santa and the Grinch, games, Santa Train rides, and the Lighted Parade. Donations welcome.

Brighton’s Lighted Parade, Saturday, Dec. 6

Come enjoy Brighton’s Lighted Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6 beginning at 7 p.m. Event sponsored by the Brighton IA Chamber.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, December 8

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

Pekin School Board, Monday, December 8

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, December 9

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

Free Community Dinner at Brighton, Saturday, Dec. 20

Tommy’s Helping Hands and JYD invite you to a free traditional Christmas dinner at the Brighton Community Center, 100 E. Washington St., on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine in or take out (no deliveries). Please make reservations by email at tommyshelpinghands1@gmail.com. Donations to Tommy’s Helping Hands appreciated.

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.