Arthur ‘Dick’ Shoesmith of Perry
News Desk Arthur “Dick” Shoesmith, 90, of Perry passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, at the Rowley Masonic Community in Perry, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11…
October 2020
Fourth annual Tinsel Trot set for November 28
Holiday merriment will be evident November 28 when the Perry Booster Club hosts the fourth annual Tinset Trot 5K Fun Run, which will begin at Raccoon Valley Bank. Registration for…
Jayette junior makes third appearance at state meet
FORT DODGE — Perry junior Jaylene Karolus continued to place her name in the all-time annuals of Jayette sports history by appearing Friday in her third consecutive Class 3A State…
Iowa COVID-19 deaths rise to 1,716; positive cases at 127,972
1 of 3 DES MOINES, Iowa — Data from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) indicate total COVID-19 deaths statewide in Iowa stood at 1,716 at about 7 p.m.…
Is Trump or Biden Winning? 5 Clues From Early Voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — As early voting breaks records across the U.S., political analysts and campaigns are reviewing reams of data on the voters, looking for clues to key questions: Who…
Election Day 2020: How to Prepare for the Polls
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Saturday, county auditors can open the affidavit envelopes, but not the secrecy folder, inside absentee ballots in order to speed up the vote counting process.…
Iowa Jumps Out Early But Falls to Northwestern 21-20
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Jesse Brown scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter, and Northwestern erased an early 17-point deficit to beat Iowa 21-20…
Watch Live: Biden, Pres. Trump campaigns continue into the final weekend of the presidential race
(NewsNation Now) — President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are scheduled to hold multiple events Saturday as the race heats up in the final weekend of the…
Bob Nevitt closes on 21-year real estate career in Perry
1 of 3 The Nevitt Real Estate offices at 702 First Ave. will officially close Nov. 1 after 17 years in operation. Longtime Perry realtor Bob Nevitt married Lorrie Hoffman…
Police Searching for Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Adel
Dallas County authorities are searching for 15-year-old Mackenzie Lyons, who was reported missing on Friday, Oct. 30. Authorities said Mackenzie was last seen at a residence southeast of Adel around…
Iowa State Bounces Back With 52-22 Win Over Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Breece Hall matched a career high with 185 yards rushing and two touchdowns, Brock Purdy threw two TD passes and had another score on the ground…
One PHS student tests positive Friday; nine quarantined
Perry Community School District Superintendent Clark Wicks announced Saturday that one Perry High School student tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, Oct. 30. All students and families in contact with this…
Maureen Haglund given heartfelt send off at Spring Valley
1 of 8 Maureen Haglund, former marketing director at the Perry Lutheran Home, never failed to bring hungry diners to the Bouton Betterment Committee breakfasts. Maureen Haglund, left, former marketing…
In Iowa’s 4th District, prioritizing ethanol is focus for Feenstra and Scholten
Iowa’s ethanol industry is suffering worse losses than economists originally predicted, increasing pressure on Congress and President Donald Trump’s administration to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard and provide aid to…
10 More COVID-19 Deaths and 2,823 New Cases Reported in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The state is reporting 2,823 new positive tests for the coronavirus and the deaths of ten more Iowans from COVID-19. The new numbers reflect testing reported…