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.

Hedrick Winter Bingo Schedule

Bingo will be played at the Community Center, 109 N. Main St., on Saturdays, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, and 4/25. Rounds 1-9 and 11-20 will be $.50 per card or three for $1. 50% of pot payout per game. Round 10 is Blackout $1 per card, 50% of pot payout. Round 21 is Picture Frame, limited number of balls called. Full list of rules available to view at City Hall and at each Bingo night. Concessions will be available: $1 each for soup, hot dogs, chips, pop, water, and candy bars.

Richland Community Club, Tuesday, March 3

The Richland Community Club will meet on Tuesday, March 3 at Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The meal ($10/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.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, March 2

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 3

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, March 9

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 10

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, March 16

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Richland Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 4

Richland’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. on the Richland square.

Richland Woman’s Club Paint Party, Monday, April 13

The Richland Woman’s Club is hosting a Paint Party Fundraiser on April 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Richland Methodist Church. Enjoy a fun night of painting and laughter while creating a beautiful door hanging for your home. Cost is $65, all supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Register by March 16 by scanning the QR code on flyers found around town. For more information contact Sandy Eidahl at 641-919-9835 or Candy Pfeifer at 641-919-8384.

Hedrick Public Library Hours

The Hedrick Public Library hours: Monday through 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.