Second place finish for Perry Academic Decathlon team
News Desk DES MOINES, Iowa — The Perry High School Academic Decathlon team competed Thursday and Friday in a regional competition at Central Campus and came away with an overall finish of…
January 2022
UPDATE: Distressed man shoots himself in Woodward
WOODWARD, Iowa — A distressed man shot himself with a .22 caliber pistol about 5:45 p.m. after engaging law enforcement in a standoff for about one hour, according to public…
Law enforcement in stand off with armed man in Woodward
WOODWARD, Iowa — Law enforcement is in a standoff with an armed man at this hour at 307 E. Second St. in Woodward, according to public safety radio traffic. Nearby…
Bills Ready for Debate in the Iowa House
Mental Health: Bills passed through committee: Fund 12 psychiatric residents per year, thus increasing the number of psychiatrists trained in Iowa and prioritizes Iowans in application process. Adds $1 million…
Iowa lawmakers consider changes to sexual assault statute of limitations, court proceedings
Survivors of childhood sexual assault would have more time to pursue civil action against their abusers under one of several proposed changes to Iowa’s sexual assault laws. Legislators took aim…
Governors attempt to bridge deep political divides in big D.C. meeting
WASHINGTON — Governors of both parties from throughout the United States met here over the weekend to try to speak on a unified front about what their states need from…
REP. LUNDGREN: Now is the time for a Convention of States
We all know that the Federal Government and the Bureaucrats that run DC are out of touch with everyday Americans like you and me and our founding fathers gave us…
Lawmaker eyes Texas-based program that funds abortion alternatives
An Iowa state senator said Monday he is working on legislation to create a system similar to a Texas-based pregnancy assistance program that funnels state money through a network of…
Applications sought for City Council seat
The City Council of Webster City will be accepting applications for Webster City residents who might be interested in serving on the council. Councilman Brian Miller submitted his resignation from…
Sally Ann Schomers of Kansas City, Missouri
Sally Ann (Johnson) Schomers, 92, of Kansas City, Missouri, and formerly of Perry reposed in the Lord on Jan. 28, 2022. Sally was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on Aug.…
Perry man arrested after allegedly kicking wife out of bed
A Perry man was arrested Monday after allegedly pulling his wife’s hair and kicking her out of bed. Francisco Mora, 29, of 1816 Warford St., Perry, was charged with third…
Perry man arrested after allegedly strangling Perry woman
A Perry man was arrested Sunday after allegedly strangling a woman in the course of a domestic dispute. Daniel de Jesus Gravez-Castaneda, 24, of 1316 Third St., Perry, was charged…
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report January 31
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Jan. 28, 2022 Natasha Vest, 29, of 1637 E. Walnut St., Des Moines, was arrested on a warrant for…
RAGBRAI 2022 TO START IN SERGEANT BLUFF
THE REGISTER’S GREAT BIKE RIDE ACROSS IOWA WILL ONCE AGAIN START IN OUR METRO AREA. THIS YEAR’S RIDE WILL BEGIN IN SERGEANT BLUFF AND TREK ACROSS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF…
THREE DEAD IN PIERCE NEBRASKA HOUSE FIRE
THE COMMUNITY OF PIERCE, NEBRASKA IS MOURNING THE DEATH OF THREE CHILDREN WHO DIED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING IN A HOUSE FIRE. THE NEBRASKA STATE FIRE MARSHAL SAYS THE VICTIMS WERE…