Jim Caufield
Demolition is nearly complete of the 100-year-old Frog Creek Bridge on Willis Avenue, and construction will soon begin and continue for about two months.
The bridge replacement has forced the closure of Willis Avenue between W. Fourth and W. Fifth...
A pair of Perry Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and a ladder truck were deployed Thursday afternoon in the opening battle of the war against the turkey vultures.
While Firefighter Rodney Cromwell operated the ladder's controls, Firefighter Dave Barkley climbed aloft...
The annual conference of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach was held March 26 at the Scheman Building in Ames. The one-day conference's agenda included an appreciation of individual strengths and a celebration of milestones and major achievements,...
The Rippey Lions Club made a donation Wednesday to the Rippey Public Library of $500, the proceeds from the Lions' annual breakfast fundraiser held last Saturday at the Rippey United Methodist Church.
Rippey Public Library Director Shawneene Kenan accepted the...
The annual invasion of immigrant turkey vultures is well underway in the Perry area, and the city leaders are looking for ways to turn away the sanctuary-seeking raptors, which seem to like to roost in local sycamore trees and...
In the latest signs of spring growth in Perry's residential housing market, five new houses are currently under construction within the city limits.
Three units are going up along Sunflower Street. The foundation has been laid at 2109 Sunflower St.,...
There were no injuries in a small fire reported Tuesday about 7 p.m. at 2957 Kading Road in Perry.
The Perry Police Department, Perry First Responders and Perry Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze, which was reportedly caused when...
Construction workers are hitting their stride at the new $23 million Dallas County Law Enforcement Center (LEC) at 25979 U.S. Highway 6 in the Ortonville area of Adel.
"The project is progressing as well as can be expected with the unpredictable...
The Dallas County Supervisors signed a proclamation Tuesday marking the annual recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW).
NPSTW is held every year during the second week of April and is intended as a chance to recognize the public safety...
Sunday afternoon's snowstorm did not deter prospective parents from visiting the new PRESBY Childcare Center at 1323 Fourth St. in Perry during the center's open house.
Located in the lower level of the First Presbyterian Church in Perry, the center...