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 remaining Saturdays: 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.

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 Methodist Church Bake Sale, Saturday, March 30

The Richland Methodist Church will be holding a Bake Sale in the Richland Fire Station on Saturday, March 30 beginning at 9 a.m.

Brighton Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 30

Brighton’s Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. in the park. This event is for toddlers thru 5th grade. Come dance with Big Bird and decorate a cookie with Cookie Monster! Free walking tacos for the kids.

Hedrick City Council meeting, Monday, April 1

The Hedrick City Council will meet in regular session on Monday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center.

Brighton City Council meeting, Tuesday, April 2

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

Pekin School Board, Monday, April 8

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

Richland City Council meeting, Monday, April 8

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

Packwood City Council meeting, Tuesday, April 9

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

Pekin School Carnival, Saturday, April 13

Pekin School Carnival will be Saturday, April 13 from 4-7 p.m.

Richland Homecoming 2024, July 5, 6, 7

Save the date — Richland’s Homecoming “Come Grow With Us” will be July 5-7, 2024. Family activities, entertainment, food, and fun.

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 -15 p.m., Wednesdays Noon-4 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., Friday 2-6 p.m.

Richland Public Library Hours

The Richland Public Library hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 2:30-6:30 p.m.; Fridays Noon-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. — 1 p.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.