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.

Glory and Power Revival Meeting, Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 7-9

The Lightning and Thunder Ministry Apostolic Center in Ottumwa will be hosting Glory and Power Revival Meetings with Revivalist Keith Miller Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 7-9 at 7 p.m. each evening. There will be a Saturday morning school at 10 a.m.

Sandwiches at Pekin football game, Friday, September 8

The Masons and Eastern Star will be serving pulled pork sandwiches at the Pekin home football game Friday, September 8.

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, Sept. 11

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

Richland City Council Meeting, Monday, Sept. 11

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, Sept. 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.

Haunted Camping at the Keokuk Co. Expo, Friday, Sept. 29 & Saturday, Sept. 30

Pre-registration is recommended for camping. Camping $18/night. Come enjoy a weekend of activities at the Keokuk Co. Expo Haunted Camping Sept. 29 and 30. There will be camper decorating contest, separate Halloween movies for kids and for adults, pumpkin rolling contest, bags tournament, costume contest, hayrack ride, spooky kike, trick-or-treating throughout the campers, and more. Proceeds will go to extending campgrounds and a future bath house. Please call 641-777-7326 to preregister.

Spooky Hike @ Keokuk Co. Expo., Saturday, September 30

A Spooky Hike will be at the Keokuk County Expo on Saturday, September 30 from 8-10 p.m. There will be a shorter hike, and a longer scarier hike. $5/person, kids 5 and under free. Proceeds will go to extending campgrounds and a future bath house.

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 Methodist Church Sunday Coffee

Everyone is welcome to the Richland 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.