The city of Perry issued updated guidelines Wednesday to the temporary changes in city services necessitated by the effort to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus. Perry residents should familiarize themselves with the guidelines. For more information, call the Perry City Hall at 515-661-2481.
Perry Public Library
The Perry Public Library remains closed to the public but will be offering curbside service starting Thursday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This curbside service will resume next week on Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please consult the Perry Public Library homepage to make a request for curbside service. Or you can call the Library at 515-465-3569.
At this time we encourage our patrons to use the library’s website and the tools and resources available there, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming video, digital learning tools and more.
Perry Parks and Recreation Department
The McCreary Community Building remains closed to the public. We will be providing fitness programs to members at home with FitnessOnDemand at no cost. If you are interested in accessing this service, please email us at MCB@perryia.org with your name and email address. When we get the system up and running, you will receive a registration email from FitnessOnDemand. This will be a free service to members of the McCreary Community Building. If you are interested in a membership, please visit the Perry Recreation registration website.
All programming is postponed until April 13. This date is subject to change depending on the circumstances. If programs are cancelled, refunds will be provided.
If you have a rental scheduled with us during this closure period, please contact us, and we will issue you a refund.
If you have questions for the Parks and Recreation Department, please call us at 515-465-5621.
​Perry City Hall
The Perry City Hall remains closed to the public. Please mail in payments for city of Perry bills. If you need to apply for a building permit, schedule an inspection or contact the Building Official, please visit the Perry Planning and Zoning website.
Garbage routes continue as scheduled. For other Perry City Hall related business, call 515-465-2481.
Perry Water Works
The Perry Water Works lobby will be closed to the public, but we will accept utility payments through the drive-through window. Please bring a copy of your bill with you to pay in order to expedite the process. Please call ahead if you do not have your bill. If you have any questions about your utility bill, please call the Perry Water Works office at 515-465-2562. Residents are strongly encouraged to use online payment options.
Perry Police and Fire Departments
If you have concerns or questions about possible exposure to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) or have flu like symptoms, CALL 211 or your primary care physician. If you need emergency assistance at your home, advise the dispatcher if you or anyone in your household has had flu-like symptoms, including a temperature of 100.4 or above, persistent cough, sore throat or shortness of breath. This information will help responding units take proper precautions while helping you and will keep our first responders healthy so we can continue to provide the current level of service to our community.
All members of the Perry Police and Fire Departments strive to give the best service we can to our community. We count on our citizens to assist us with our primary goal of providing public safety services. We know there may be some confusion with the ever-changing updates to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, you can call our Police Department administrative line at 515-465-4636.
