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 Christmas and New Year.

Richland Child Care Center Open House, Friday, December 12

The Richland Child Care Center is turning one! Join them in a sweet celebration on Friday, December 12 from 6-7 p.m. as they celebrate their first year, 101 S. Walnut St., Richland.

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.