Area News Briefs

Children in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to the Richland Public Library on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m. for crafts, snacks, stories and games. For more information contact the library at 319.456.6541.

RICHLAND LIBRARY TEEN PROGRAM, THURSDAYS

All students in grades 5 and up are invited to join the Richland Public Library weekly book club on Thursdays from 4-4:45 p.m. We'll talk about the books you're reading, play some games and have a snack. For more information contact the library at 319.456.6541.

RICHLAND LIBRARY WINTER READING PROGRAM

The Richland Public Library Winter Reading Program will start Dec. 21 and go through February 28. This program is open to all ages. There will be reading logs, Bingo cards, prizes, and raffle drawings in both January and February. This program is sponsored by Everybody’s Whole Foods in Fairfield and Jeff and Jeannie Pedrick. For additional details and how to register, contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net

HEDRICK CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

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

RICHLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 2

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

PEKIN SCHOOL BOARD, MONDAY, JANUARY 9

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. in the boardroom/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

PACKWOOD CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

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

AMERICAN LEGION POST 504, MONDAY, JANUARY 16

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

RICHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY COFFEE

Everyone is welcome to the Richland United Methodist Church on Sundays at 10 a.m. for coffee and juice. Sunday morning service will follow.

KEOKUK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Keokuk County Historical Society will begin winter hours beginning December 1. The center will be open ONLY Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 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. KCHS will be closed if school is canceled or delayed.

HEDRICK VETERANS MUSEUM HOURS

The Veterans Museum in Hedrick, located next to the Carl Craft Civic Center, is open the second Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is also open by appointment by calling Paul @ (641) 653-4717 or (641) 799-0448, Jerry @ (641) 799-4372, Jim @ (641) 653-2443, Tommy @ (641) 295-5089, or Roger @ (641) 653-2281.