The Perry News
AMES, Iowa -- The recent warm weather has given a taste of spring, which means it’s time to finish pruning oak trees for the year to prevent the spread of oak wilt.
“The best way to prevent the spread of...
February 15, 2021
A two-vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Nile Kinnick Drive S. Damages were estimated at $3,500.
February 16, 2021
Officer responded to a scam report in the 1500 block of Greene Street.
Officers took...
To view a log of the calls for service, click here.
February 22, 2021
Emily Draude of West Des Moines was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 169 when her vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported. Damage was estimated...
The Wapello County Sheriff’s office issued a statement Monday in regard to the Feb. 18 house invasion in rural Wapello County that led to the death of Aaron Thompson, 28, of Brookfield, Wisconsin. The statement follows. --Ed.
The Wapello County...
Ginger Lou Crum was born April 2, 1943, in Lecompton, Kansas, the daughter of Goldie Powell and Francis William Potter. She passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at her home in Perry, Iowa, at the age of 77.
Graveside services...
The 40 high school basketball teams that qualified for this year's State Basketball Tournament have spent days, weeks and months in practice even during these unprecedented pandemic times.
But another championship-caliber team that will show its talent Saturday has practiced...
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- The Tyson Fresh Meats plant in Perry is one of 35 Tyson Foods plants nationwide recognized recently by the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) for their dedication to making a positive environmental impact, according to a...
Visitation for Larry Dean Anderson, 78, of Jefferson will be held from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at Clover Ridge inside the Greene County Fairgrounds. Lunch will be served at noon followed by funeral services at...
To view a log of the calls for service, click here.
February 22, 2021
John W. Patterson, 49, of 7420 Southview Dr., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of two counts...
A man and woman were arrested Monday evening after allegedly stealing two jackets from Scheel's at the Jordan Creek Center and later returning one of the jackets for store credit.
Justin Dene Piper, 42, of 433 N. 19th St., Fort...
