The Perry News

Want to be part of a raffle with multiple prizes? It will take about 3 minutes and it’s free! Due to COVID-19, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is looking to start a garden in Perry and possibly surrounding...

January 18, 2021 No activity reported. January 19, 2021 A vehicle, driven by Taylor Glade of Urbandale, was traveling westbound in the 800 block of Greene Street when it lost a tire, which struck a vehicle, owned by Nicole...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. January 26, 2021 Tracci Nicole Llamas, 28, of 1072 S.E. Maple Leaf Lane, Waukee, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear for initial appearance on an original...

To the editor: I am writing to inform your readers about Senate Study Bill 1065 (now called Senate File 159), which allows “vouchers” for individual student choice of schools. This can include homeschooling, charter schools, private schools -- all of which...

https://youtu.be/GB1hUnFggVw Perry residents contended Tuesday with some 12 inches of snowfall that fell over the previous 18 hours. Snow plows and dump trucks of the Perry Public Works Department were seen clearing the streets and scattering anti-ice material. Classes were canceled at...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. January 25, 2021 Emma Diamond of Omaha, Nebraska, was traveling westbound on U.S. Interstate 80 near the 105 mile marker when she lost control of her vehicle, which slid...

The following Perry-area school districts have canceled or delayed Tuesday classes and activities: Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Community School District - all classes/activities canceled Adel-Desoto-Minburn Community School District – two-hour delay Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District – two-hour delay DMACC -...

ADEL, Iowa -- The Dallas County Public Health Department will open phase 1-B vaccine distribution to people age 65 and older beginning Jan. 26 at 8 a.m., as vaccine supply allows. Vaccination appointments can be scheduled at the following...

Five Illinois travelers were arrested Sunday night on U.S. Interstate 80 near De Soto after a stop for speeding led to drug charges. Esmeralda Bernal-Aparicio, 23, of Silvis, Illinois, was charged with first-offense possession of a controlled substance. Ramiro Miguel Cedeno,...

To view a log of the calls for service, click here. January 20, 2021 Roxanne Dardano of Adel was traveling in the 16000 block of Old Highway 6 when her vehicle struck a deer. No injuries were reported. Damage was...