Area News Briefs

The area food pantry is located in the Richland United Methodist Church in Richland. Anyone living in the Pekin School district has access to this resource. 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. 9-11 a.m. and Thur. 6-8 p.m. Office phone 319-456-2251, emergency contact 319-750-2631. 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 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. Come see our museum or do genealogy research.

Packwood Citywide Garage Sales, Saturday, August 12

Packwood will be holding citywide garage sales on Saturday, August 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pekin School Board, Monday, August 14

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, August 14 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council Meeting, Monday, August 14

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 14 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Brighton City Council Meeting, Monday, August 21

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, August 21 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Pekin Community Scholarship Dinner & Auction, Saturday, August 26

The Pekin Community Scholarship Dinner & Auction will be held Saturday, August 26 in the High School Commons beginning at 6 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Meal provided by Pekin Ruritans. The auction will follow the meal. Tickets may be purchased from any Pekin senior or junior, at the high school office, or that night at the door.

Pekin All-Class Get Together, Sunday, September 10

Sunday, Sept. 10, Pekin’s Class of ‘68 is hosting a Pekin Alumni (all classes) get together at the Hinshaw Shelter house at the Richland town park from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring their own beverage (no alcohol allowed) and a snack to share if they wish. Please bring lawn chairs also. The Class of ‘68 needs your help in getting the word out to all the classes and alumni, so please share this information.

Pekin School Board, Monday, September 11

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council Meeting, Monday, September 11

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Packwood City Council Meeting, Tuesday, September 12

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, September 18

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, September 18 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 2-5 p.m., Wednesdays 12:30-4 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., Friday 2-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-11 a.m.

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.

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.