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With the sunrise Wednesday came a clear view of the extensive damage caused to an apartment house at 303 Eighth St. in Perry when storm winds lifted most of the roof off the structure and sent it crashing to...
A mighty wind lifted the roof off the apartment house at 303 Eighth St. in Perry about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, sending the upper side of the structure crashing to the ground and damaging vehicles and a house east of...
Perry High School has garnered several awards from the Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards (IHSMTA) for its spring production of "Peter Pan," according to this week's IHSMTA announcement. From individual performances to group performances to recognition of the entire...
The Perry Police Department on Tuesday released the name of the victim of the death investigation begun May 12: Sabrina Ray, 16, of 1708 First Ave. in Perry. The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) is treating Ray's death...
Two juveniles died early Monday in a Guthrie Center fire that completely destroyed a house at 1005 Main St. Two adult victims were transported by air ambulance to Nebraska for treatment, according to Guthrie County Sheriff Marty Arganbright. The Guthrie Center Volunteer...
https://youtu.be/8co6OY-gDDY Spring is the season when life renews itself. This goes for plants and animals as much as for the crowning jewels of creation, human beings. Almost 200 years ago, the English poet Alfred Tennyson wrote: In the Spring a fuller crimson...
A fender bender on Willis Avenue at 10th Street about 7 p.m. Sunday brought a harsh note to the otherwise soothing tranquility of Mother's Day in Perry. A sport utility vehicle, westbound on Willis Avenue and turning southbound onto 10th...
Six-year-old Adrian Quijas of Perry had his first taste of high culture recently when he was featured in a Von Maur Mothers Day print and online advertisement. Adrian is the son of Jesse Quijas and Amanda Martin of Perry. "Mom was always...
The Perry Police Department is investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl who was found unresponsive about 6:30 p.m. Friday at 1708 First Ave. in Perry. "Upon officers arrival, the female was found to be deceased," according to a statement...
Showtime Dance Studio in Perry celebrates 30 years in business this weekend with its Disney-themed spring recital, "Wishes, Dreams and Pixie Dust." Friday night's free performance at the Perry Performing Arts Center  filled every seat, and Saturday night's promises...