The Perry News
James W. Bellamy, 83, of Mount Vernon passed away Dec. 14, 2020, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa.
Jim was born June 5, 1937, in Mason City, the son of Mary Frances Peterson...
PISGAH, Iowa -- A Woodbine man has been charged with murder in an incident first reported Thursday night as a hit-and-run collision outside Dave’s Old Home Cafe in Pisgah.
Kristofer Allan Erlbacher, 28,of Woodbine, Iowa, was charged Friday with first-degree murder.
The...
A black Labrador retriever was found running at large Saturday afternoon near 310th Street and L Avenue north of Woodward in Boone County.
For more information or to claim the stray, contact the Woodward Police Department at 515-438-3545.
The drive-through Community Christmas Dinner Committee seeks additional volunteers to help with the 14th annual dinner, which will be held Dec. 25 at the Elks Lodge in Perry.
Dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Christmas...
A Des Moines man was arrested at a West Des Moines motel early Wednesday after he allegedly interfered with official acts by law enforcement officers.
Lukus Jamal Garner, 30, of 450 E. Marion St., Des Moines, was charged with interference...
One Perry High School student, one Perry Middle School student, and two Perry Middle School adults tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, Friday, Dec. 18, according to PCSD Superintendent Clark Wicks.
In addition, 26 students entered 14-day...
A Jefferson woman was arrested on drug charges early Saturday after her vehicle was allegedly observed by law enforcement being operated erratically.
Farrah Sue Acosta, 30, of 307 N. Olive St., Jefferson, was charged with controlled substance violation, failure to...
To the editor:
As a cancer patient, I will be negatively impacted if President Trump’s push for most favored nation (MFN) status with Medicare Part B drug and treatment pricing is passed.
The MFN model could limit my access to lifesaving...
The Perry Police Department announced Friday the hiring of its newest member: Officer Alexander Lott.
Lott graduated Friday after completing his training at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Lott was also selected as a captain for his class, and he...
December 7, 2020
Melissa Sue Wright, 40, of 3317 E. First St., #35, Des Moines, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
December 8, 2020
No activity reported.
December 9, 2020
A vehicle, driven...