6+ hour, 16+ min ago  (502+ words) The 139 graduates of the Perry High School Class of 2026 received diplomas in commencement exercises Sunday afternoon on the Dan Marburger Court of the PHS gymnasium. The gowned and mortar-boarded students were ushered into the auditorium by Cate Erickson, Lily Hollingsworth,…...

1+ day, 52+ min ago  (435+ words) Ima Lee Lucille Erickson, 93, of Boone, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa. Ima Lee was born on June 14, 1932, in Grinnell, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Goldie (Maish) Bechard. Born during…...

1+ day, 28+ min ago  (99+ words) The Perry News The Fairview United Methodist Church in rural Perry will hold Memorial Day services Monday, May 25 at 9 a. m. The services will honor veterans with music, recitations and a message by the Rev. Jon T. Williams. Scout Troop 116 will present the…...

1+ day, 47+ min ago  (132+ words) The Perry News Larry Ray Lyons, 82, of Atlantic and formerly of Perry passed away suddenly on May 21, 2026, at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. A visitation will be held Friday, May 29 at 10 a. m. , followed by a funeral service at…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (306+ words) Two standouts in the history of Perry girls basketball " Cassie Hagar Smith, PHS Class of 2002, and Lori Rausch Seeley, PHS Class of 1976 " delivered the keynote addresses Thursday morning at the Iowa Retired School Personnel Association (IRSPA) annual conference at the…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (385+ words) Jean Dowd, 66, of Perry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and coach, unexpectedly passed away passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Jean was born June 27, 1959, in Jefferson, Iowa, to Alys and Norman Crabb. She…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (78+ words) The Perry News The National Weather Service offices in Johnston have issued a tornado watch until 3 a. m. Monday for the Perry area. Damaging winds to 80 mph and large hail are also possible, the NWS said. The Perry News. com will update…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (357+ words) Summer is peak travel season and whether you're heading to a tropical beach, a bustling city or a remote destination, a little preparation can help keep your trip memorable for the right reasons. Before traveling internationally, check the latest health…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (218+ words) The Perry News - Officers responded to a report of harassment in the 2900 block of Warford Street. - Officers responded to a report of a tobacco violation by a 16-year-old male from Perry. - Officers responded to a report of fraud in the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (188+ words) A Waukee man was arrested on a Dallas County warrant Wednesday in connection with incidents in which he allegedly threatened to kill an Urbandale woman via social media. Nicholas Aaron Formaro, 36, of 571 N. E. Venture Dr. , Waukee, was charged with stalking-using technological…...