Jim Caufield
The Cunningham family of Perry gathered at Wiese Park June 23 to plant trees they donated in honor of Kenneth (Declan) Cunningham, who died Dec. 26, 2014.
The donated trees were planted on the east side of the park near...
Several July events are planned at the New Opportunities Dallas County Family Development Center, according to Karen Ventura, coordinator of New Opportunities.
A mobile food pantry is scheduled for July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Crossroads Church, 2810...
Dallas County Sheriff Chad Leonard announced Tuesday his office will start offering online weapons permit applications and renewals July 1.
Online applications will be the only way future gun permit are processed, Leonard said, as is already successfully done in...
June 23, 2015
Dwane Edwin Bolton, 45, of 55 S.E. Windfield Pkwy, Waukee, was arrested on a warrant for probation violation on an original charge of theft.
June 24, 2015
Jerrin Michael Crowell, 21, of 1013 57th St., West Des Moines, was...
Take two dozen young journalists from around the country eager to learn about Iowa and its politics. Feed them an elegant supper in the opulent Hotel Pattee. Serve them after-dinner drinks, and set them to chatting in the Soumas...
Using Van Wall Equipment's data-driven John Deere tractors as a backdrop, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed the Connect Every Acre bill Monday and explained the role high-speed Internet access will play in the modernization of Iowa's agriculture industry.
The goal...
The Dallas County Veterans Affairs Commission has appointed New Hampton-native Nick Praska as the county's new executive director of the Office of Veterans Affairs. He began work Monday.
Praska has served 12 years in the Iowa Air National Guard and been...
June 22, 2015
Jose Miguel Rodriguez, 29, of 223 Lucinda St., Perry, was arrested in the 24000 block of Iowa Highway 141 for driving under suspension.
June 23, 2015
Gaye Karlar, 59, of 900 S.E. Willow Brook Dr., Waukee, was cited and...
Paintbrush in hand, Joe Comes, new owner of the Perry Pizza Hut, gave an update Monday on progress toward reopening the longtime Perry restaurant.
"As you can see, there's extensive remodeling going on," Comes said, as his crew cut insulation...
June 19, 2015
Zachariah Allan Dub Schulte, 25, of 1211 Vine St., West Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for assault with injury.
June 20, 2015
Melissa Marie Hodne, 35, of 820 18th St., Perry, was arrested on a warrant for...