Area News Briefs

The Richland Public Library Winter Reading Program started Dec. 21 and will 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

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.

BRIGHTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JANUARY 16

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

BUILD A BLUEBIRD BOX AT THE RICHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

Fight the winter “blues” by learning about Iowa’s beautiful Eastern Bluebirds with ranger Stratton Bond, Keokuk County Conservation. After speaking about bluebirds, Stratton will give step-by-step instructions to help you build your own bluebird box to take home.

This program will be held in the library’s meeting room on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. and is geared toward adults and students 16 years and up. Children aged 10 through 15 may participate if accompanied by an adult.

This is a free program and all materials will be supplied. Space is limited 15 participants so preregistration is required. For more information about this program, please contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

RICHLAND LIBRARY AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB, TUESDAYS

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 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.