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.

Winter Bingo at Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick

Bingo is being played at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick on the following Saturdays: Feb. 24, March 9, March 30, April 6, and April 20. Games start at 6 p.m. with 21 rounds of Bingo being played. Rounds 1-9 and 11-20 will be $.50 per card or 3 for $1. 50% of pot payout per game. Round 10 — Blackout $1 per card, 50% of pot payout. Round 21 — picture frame, limited number of balls called, $1 per card, jackpot 100% of 21st game’s take and builds each night until won. Full list of rules available to view at City Hall and at each Bingo night. Concessions available — $1 each soup, hot dogs, chips, candy bars, pop, water. All proceeds go to Hedrick BBQ Days and Fall Festival.

Pasta and Pops Spaghetti Supper, Friday, February 23

Pekin’s Eighth Grade will be serving a freewill spaghetti supper in the High School Commons area on Friday, February 23 from 5-6:45 p.m. before the Pekin JH/HS Pops Concert. Come enjoy a delicious meal of pasta, garlic bread, and dessert, and then stay to enjoy the Pops Concert. This freewill supper supports the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. and New York.

White Elephant Bingo at the Richland Library, Saturday, February 24

The Richland Library will be hosting Bingo with a twist on Saturday, February 24 at 1 p.m. This will be a White Elephant Bingo party. Everyone brings a gift with them, something they own and no longer need but that someone else can use. It can be practical or silly. For more information and to register for this event, please contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

Richland Library to hold All Iowa Reads Book Discussion, Wednesday, February 28

Bring a sack lunch and mug to the Richland Public Library and join us for a discussion this year’s All Iowa Reads book, The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at noon. This will be a “smack and chat” program in the library’s meeting room and we’ll provide the hot beverage. For a copy of the book and additional information, please contact the library at 319-456-6541 or richlib@natel.net.

Open Forum at Pekin regarding 4-day school week, Friday, March 1

An Open Forum will be held in the Pekin High School gym on Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. This forum will be held to discuss the possibility of going to a 4-day school week at Pekin.

Pekin After Prom Can Drive, Saturday, March 2

Pekin After Prom will be collecting cans, and plastic and glass bottles on Saturday, March 2 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.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, March 4

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 5

The Brighton City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Pekin School Board, Monday, March 11

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

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, March 11

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 12

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

American Legion Post 504, Monday, March 18

Richland American Legion Post 504 will meet on Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Richland United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Visitors welcome, refreshments will be served.

Pekin’s A Night of Theatre, Saturday, March 23

Pekin Performing Arts will be their annual A Night of Theatre fundraiser on Saturday, March 23 beginning at 7 p.m. in the High School Commons/Stage area. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the dessert bar while watching the Large-Group and Individual Speech performances. Admission is $10/adult, $5/ages 3-12, free/ages 2 and under.

Richland Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 30

Richland’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. in the Central Park on the square. This event is sponsored by Richland Community Club and Federation Bank.

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.