The Perry News
March 13, 2017
Erin Smith of Estes Park, Colo., was traveling east near the 100.5 mile marker of U.S. Interstate 80 when she tried to avoid a semi-tractor trailer that was swaying into both lanes. Her vehicle struck the...
March 14, 2017
Dory Wilsey requested an officer at 707 Pinet Place for an issue with a roommate. An officer worked to diffuse the issue.
The Extension Officer reported smoke coming from the building at 205 N. Wilson Ave....
March 13, 2017
William Warren Lawrence, 45, 1326 Sixth St., Perry, was arrested on a charge of assault-serious.
A caller said "someone might have attempted to break into his residence." An officer responded.
A caller "reported smelling smoke or...
March 10, 2017
An officer located an open door at 901 N. Elm St. while conducting business checks.
Officers located an open door at 1108 N. Elm Street.
An officer assisted a motorist having mechanical issues in the 200...
March 13, 2017
Lucy Kern of 23716 360th St. reported someone broke into her home and took a rifle from her residence.
Steven C. Little, 36, of 604 Dallas St., Dexter, was arrested on a warrant for reckless use...
March 6, 2017
Linda Johnson of Adel reported a burglary in the 500 block of Main Street. Items were valued at $255.
March 7, 2017
Sterley Phelps of Waukee reported a burglary in the 1900 block of Brickyard Road. Items...
Funeral services for Ross Weddle, 65, of Perry are pending at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry.
Funeral services for Floyd Duane Dunlop, 96, of Jefferson will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16 at Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson. He died at the Greene County Medical Center Long-Term Care Sunday, March 12.
Visitation will be from...
GRINNELL -- PAWS (Perry Area Winter Swim) team had a successful Saturday at the Greater Iowa Swim League state meet.
Posting new personal-best times were 18 different Perry swimmers: Lilly Riley, Garrett Winey, Andrew Dowd, Ethan Winey, Drew Storey, Sophia...
March 10, 2017
A caller said someone "knocked on his door asking for a ride to the four corners because he was homeless." An officer responded but did not find the ride seeker.
Jason Dale Charlet, 44, 24236 180th...