The Perry News
The DeShon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Boone has announced this year's winner of its Good Citizen Award.
Perry High School senior Desiree Hartz has been chosen as this year's DAR Good Citizen. The award...
February 19, 2016
Virginia Electa Cloke, 38, of 204 Dickman Rd., Des Moines, was cited and released in the 30000 block of R Avenue for driving while license suspended.
February 20, 2016
Dennis Harding of 322 Barton St., Dexter, reported the theft...
February 19, 2016
A caller said a suitcase full of prescription drugs was found on top of a dumpster. An officer responded and contacted the owner of the drugs, who said the bag was last seen on the front seat...
Funeral Services for Jack Modlin, 93, of Dawson will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 at Murdock Funeral Home in Perry. Jack passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at the Rowley Masonic Home in Perry.
Burial will be in Violet Hill...
The Perry Piecemaker Quilt Guild hosted a three-day retreat last week at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry.
Some 26 members of the Piecemakers participated in all or part of this year's retreat. Among the highlights was a demonstration of...
The Nu Alpha Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International has announced the winners of their 2015-2016 Literacy Grants.
All teachers in Dallas County were eligible to apply for up to $125 in supplies to help them further literacy...
February 18, 2016
A caller said he was spraying for bugs in an apartment complex and saw a baggie of marijuana. Officers responded.
Antonio Rivera Jr., 27, 1712 Evelyn St., Perry, was arrested on charges of driving under suspension, OWI, possession...
February 17, 2016
Marty Dean Findley, 45, of 5206 S.E. Seventh St., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation on an original charge of theft.
February 18, 2016
Derrick Andray Earnest Jr., 23, of 2059 Lyon St., Des Moines,...
Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Georgia Hays, 97, of Jefferson. Georgia died Feb. 18, 2016, in Minnesota.
A viewing will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson, with...
Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Joy Bartley, 77, of Boone. Joy died Feb. 18, 2016, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at...