Area News Briefs

The area food pantry is located in the Richland 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 Winter Reading Program

The Richland Public Library will be starting the Winter Reading Challenge on December 19. Adults, high school and middle school students will earn coupons for each book they read; and younger children will have reading logs based on their age.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, January 2

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

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, January 8

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Pekin School Board, Monday, January 8

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, January 8 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, January 8

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 8 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

GriefShare at Trinity Friends Church, beginning Tuesday, January 9

A GriefShare grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one will be starting Tuesday January 9, 2024 6 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church in Richland. At GriefShare you’ll watch a weekly video with counsel and insights from respected grief experts and relatable personal stories — followed by a time of sharing and support. Session topics include what’s normal in grief; how to handle difficult emotions; and what to do with regrets, questions, and worries. There will be a workbook available to purchase for anyone who would like one. The workbook is filled with valuable exercises for navigating their personal grieving process. For more information, contact Bev Neel 641-919-2596 or visit griefshare.org.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, January 9

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

Brighton City Council meeting, Monday, January 15

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, January 15 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

American Legion Post 504, Monday, January 15

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, January 15 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served. American Legion Post 504, Monday, January 15

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.

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.