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.

Pekin After Prom Can Drive, Saturday, January 20

Pekin After Prom will be collecting cans, and plastic and glass bottles on Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Please have glass separated and boxed if possible. Drop off locations are Hedrick Civic Center, Richland Town Square, and Packwood Town Sign. If you need cans picked up, please call 641-919-2041, 641-919-6068, 641-814-3634 or 641-814-3647.

Bingo at the Richland Library, Saturday, January 20

Head over to the Richland Library on Saturday, January 20 at 1 p.m. for a fun afternoon of playing Bingo! There will be prizes and snacks, and with Kerry Hadley hosting it is sure to be an enjoyable and lively event! Please register at the library by Thursday, January 18. This is open to everyone ages 16 years and up. For more information please contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, February 5

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, February 6

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

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, February 12

The Richland City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Pekin School Board, Monday, February 12

The Pekin School Board will meet in regular session on Monday, February 12 at 6 p.m. in the Board Room/Media Center at Pekin Schools.

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, February 13

The Packwood City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, February 13 at 7 p.m. in the Packwood Fire Station Community Room.

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.