The Perry News
To the editor:
I was always a very competitive person in my high school years. I was always trying to talk over the teacher, tell people jokes and occasionally tease people over topics.
Some people didn't like my sense of humor,...
Iowa waterfowl refuges are closed to all access until the day after duck season closes, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said Friday.
Duck season closes later this year than in previous years, the DNR noted, and the later...
Law enforcement officers from four agencies are trying to corral some 26 horses Friday night after the horses' owner released them about 6 p.m. from a burning horse barn east of the Dale Maffitt Reservoir about 6 p.m.
The Dallas...
December 1, 2016
A caller said "someone poured sugar in her gas tank last night." An officer responded.
Someone entered the offices of the Perry Police Department at 908 Willis Ave. and "reported there was a pole that was...
December 1, 2016
Adam Lewis Mitchell, 40, of 29799 240th St., Dallas Center, was arrested in the 26000 block of N Avenue for driving while suspended.
Andrew Elliot Askeland, 33, of 4012 Indianapolis Ave., Des Moines, was arrested on...
Hastings Funeral Home in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements for Marvin “Red” Shriver, 95, of Jefferson. Marvin died Dec. 1, 2016, at the Greene County Medical Center.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4...
Myron Brown, 85, of Jefferson passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at the Dallas County Hospital in Perry, Iowa.
In accord with Myron’s wishes, no services are planned.
Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry assisted his family. Online condolences may be...
November 30, 2016
A caller from a local retail store reported "a stray cat that got into their building." The caller said "they have it cornered." Officers responded. The cat bit an employee of the store. The cat was...
November 28, 2016
Daugherty Construction reported the theft of fuel from their equipment while parked in the 18000 block of Pioneer Avenue.
November 30, 2016
Kenneth Herron of De Soto reported the theft of a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup that...
The holidays are family times and sometimes call for mixing business with pleasure.
Tracy Carnahan of Perry, restaurant supervisor at the Hotel Pattee, entertained some guests from out of town Saturday night when her Missouri aunts, Tina Turner and Jeanette...