Birthplace of Folgers’ ‘Mrs. Olson’ finally gets a coffee shop
News Desk The town that gave us “Mrs. Olson” and her familiar Folgers coffee commercials is finally getting a coffee shop. Stanton has seen a $41.6 million burst of improvements since 2010,…
March 2021
Tap water in Des Moines area, Quad-Cities had traces of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Tap water in the Des Moines area and in parts of eastern Iowa has had traces of toxic “forever chemicals” associated with cancer and other illnesses in the past couple…
Alleged environmental violator to stand trial next week in western Iowa
A western Iowa man with a history of environmental violations is scheduled to stand trial next week on charges that he deliberately set fire to thousands of railroad ties on…
House Agriculture panel probes ‘systemic’ USDA discrimination against Black farmers
WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee on Thursday heard about how Black farmers have faced decades of racial discrimination in their dealings with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The committee’s…
With two weeks till show, rehearsals intensify for musical
1 of 5 Socially distanced rehearsals are underway for the April 9-10 production of “Mamma Mia!” by the PHS Theater and Music departments. Socially distanced rehearsals are underway for the…
Addressing Post-COVID Shipping Shock – How One Iowa Manufacturer Proved U.S. Sourced Materials Provide Advantages in Economy and Efficiency
OSCEOLA, Iowa, March 26, 2021 (PRESSRELEASE.CC NEWSWIRE) — Miller Products Company in Osceola Iowa, supplier of stock pins and fasteners as well as precision and Swiss CNC machined parts, has…
Nathan Richard Faris of Hubbard
Nathan Richard Faris, 25, of Hubbard and formerly of Iowa Falls peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home in Hubbard, due to complications…
April blood drives set for southern Dallas County
LifeServe Blood Center is currently looking for all blood types to help hospital patients in need. Current blood donors and brand new blood donors impact three lives with just one…
Rosella ‘Rosey’ Doherty of Perry
Visitation for Rosella “Rosey” Doherty, 97, of Perry will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 31 at Hastings Funeral Home followed by a Graveside Service at Violet Hill Cemetery…
Perry man arrested for allegedly violating no-contact order
A Perry man was arrested Friday after allegedly violating a protective order by sending threatening voice mails to the protected party. Ronald Daniel Landals, 30, of 816 Fourth St., Perry,…
Perry man arrested after allegedly resisting warrant service
A Perry man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant early Friday and earned a local charge from the Perry Police Department when he allegedly resisted being taken into custody.…
Waukee man allegedly punches father in face
A Waukee man was arrested Thursday on a Dallas County warrant for allegedly punching his father in the face two weeks ago. Brian Andrew Huckfeldt Jr., 38, of 1915 Warrior…
Perry Police Report March 26
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. March 26, 2021 Jose Alfredo Sanchez, 29, of 2609 Otley Ave., Perry, was arrested on a charge of interference…
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report March 26
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. March 25, 2021 Michael N. Caradine, 28, of 3211 30th St., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for…
Tim Farmer takes reins of Perry Food Pantry board
Tim Farmer of Perry has been elected the new president of the Perry-Area Emergency Food Council, popularly known as the Perry Food Pantry. The election of Farmer occurred at the…