The Perry News
Warren Varley, a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, spoke Monday and Tuesday to Diane Gibson's U.S. government classes at Perry High School, describing the process of running for elected office and discussing various issues that especially affect...
October 30, 2018
Sheri Kappelman of De Soto was traveling north on U.S. Highway 169 and slowing down to turn into the U.S. Post Office in De Soto when her vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle driven...
The period for the legal open burning of yard waste in Perry begins Wednesday, Oct. 31 and ends Tuesday, Nov. 20.
All burning must take place between the hours of 10 a.m. and sundown.
Burning is restricted to private property. It...
Lester Mitchell, 93, of Perry passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at the Rowley Masonic Community in Perry, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Perry Bible Church in Perry. Visitation will be...
October 29, 2018
Officers of the Perry Police Department conducted a funeral escort.
A caller said someone "is abusing his pitt bull." The caller said the person "takes care of his and his mother's dog but is only mean...
October 28, 2018
Leonard Nelson Warford, 69, of 9171 Diamondhead Drive, Dexter, was arrested in the 34000 block of Dexfield Road for OWI.
October 29, 2018
Brianna Chopskie of Dallas Center was traveling north on 13th Street in Dallas Center...
October 28, 2018
A pair of landlords entered the offices of the Perry Police Department at 908 Willis Ave. and said "on several occasions their tenant" has "allowed her child to run around in just undies." The landlords said...
To the editor:
Iowa was ranked the number one state in the country by U.S. News and World Report. With 2.5 percent unemployment, the second-lowest in the country, Iowa’s job creation has provided more opportunities in advanced manufacturing, welding, computer...
Every day, 10,000 people in the U.S. celebrate their 65th birthday. Many of these seniors are in need of social service programs to enhance their quality of life. However, despite the increased need for support, only 2 percent of...
October 27, 2018
A patrolling officer of the Perry Police Department discovered a broken water main. The Perry Water Works was alerted.
A caller from the Dallas County Hospital "advised of a dog bite in the emergency room." An...