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.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, January 5

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, January 6

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

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, January 12

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 12 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, January 13

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 13 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, January 19

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

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.