Summertime means coping with ticks, mosquitos
News Desk There are many enjoyable parts of summer, such as the warm weather, sunshine and longer days, but with the season also comes the less-enjoyable ticks and mosquitoes. Bites from these…
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Severe thunderstorm watch, flash flood warning in effect Tuesday
The National Weather Service office in Johnston has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Perry area until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Scattered damaging winds, gusting to 75 mph, and scattered…
Perry eighth graders assemble 20,000 meals in annual drive
1 of 5 Ben Croghan, left, event manager for Meals from the Heartland, explains the process of packaging 20,000 meals in 90 minutes, About 100 eighth graders from the Perry…
May meeting for 100+ People for Perry announced
The 100+ People for Perry charity group will hold its fourth-quarter meeting Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Spring Valley Ballroom of the Hotel Pattee. Since its founding,…
Unique aspects of women’s health worth attending
Many tips for living a healthy life, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep, apply to almost everyone regardless of age or gender. However, there…
PHS’ SpongeBob production to be honored at state event
The Perry High School Drama Department will participate in the 2024 Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase at the Des Moines Civic Center on Thursday, May 30 at 7…
Willis Avenue repaving starts / Comienza la repavimentación de Willis Avenue
Along with Willis Avenue, some 60 city blocks around town will also be resurfaced this summer. Source: City of Perry Junto con Willis Avenue, este verano también se repavimentarán unas…
New collage graces DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy entry
The front entryway of the DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy was recently upgraded with a photo collage. The vibrant collage features photos of students from the VanKirk Academy as well…
Road-raging West Des Moines man allegedly waves pistol
A West Des Moines man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Wednesday in connection with an April 13 incident in which he allegedly brandished a firearm during an apparent…
Ankeny man allegedly assaults West Des Moines woman in home
An Ankeny man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted a West Des Moines woman after breaking into her home. Alie Maurice Koroma, 28, of 250 N.E. 41st St., Ankeny,…
Waukee man allegedly assaults daughter after school
A Waukee man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted his daughter because she did not come straight home from school. Fawaz Ahmad Abdulrahman, 44, of 660 Sixth St., Waukee,…
Earlham man allegedly strangles Adel woman in February
An Earlham man was arrested Tuesday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a February incident in which he allegedly strangled his ex-wife in her Adel apartment. Mark Lyle…
Waukee man arrested for alleged child-pornographic videos
A Waukee man was arrested Monday on a Dallas County warrant in connection with a July 2023 incident in which investigators allegedly found videos of child pornography in his possession.…
Firefighters brave winds to practice precision techniques
BOUTON, Iowa — In spite of winds sometimes gusting at more than 25 mph Friday afternoon, the Bouton Volunteer Fire Department conducted a joint training exercise with the Iowa Air…
Perry School Board hires Brad Snowgren as new PHS principal
1 of 2 Approving the hiring of the new PHS principal Wednesday are Perry School Board members, from left, Director Joe Tuhn, Vice President Travis Landgrebe, President Linda Andorf, Business…