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.

Richland Public Library's Kids Club, Tuesdays.

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join us at the Richland Library for snacks, stories, crafts and games on Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m.

Richland Public Library's Tiny Tots, Wednesdays

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for songs, circle activities and play on Wednesdays from 3:15-3:40 p.m. Class size is limited, please register in advance at the library.

Teen-Time at the Richland Public Library, Thursdays

Students in 6th grade and up are invited to join us for snacks, games and time to hang out with friends on Thursdays from 4-5 p.m.

Richland Women’s Club Bake Sale, Saturday, November 18

The Richland Women’s Club will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, November 18 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Richland Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

Pekin School Board, Monday, November 20

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, November 20 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Brighton City Council meeting, Monday, November 20

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, November 20 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, November 20

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Breakfast with the Grinch in Richland, Saturday, December 2

Breakfast with the Grinch will be held in Richland in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 2 from 9-11 a.m. Come enjoy green pancakes with all the trimmings! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present. Door prizes (do not need to be present to win) and a bake sale.

Brighton Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 23

The City of Brighton, JYD, Tommy’s Helping Hand, and the churches of the Brighton Ministerial Association invite everyone to a free traditional Thanksgiving Dinner in the Brighton city Hall on Thursday, November 23. Doors open at 10:45 a.m., serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dine in or take out. Call to make reservations at 815-441-1512. Free will donations welcomed.

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.

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.