The Perry Chief

01/01/2026

Keep your phone put away while driving. $100 fines for violating Iowa's hands-free law starts today. See the details:

Drivers caught on their phones have been receiving warnings so far. On Jan. 1, people will start receiving fines for violating Iowa's hands-free law.

12/25/2025

El Rey Market, Restaurant & Guns in Perry was left unsalvageable after a fire the night of Monday, Dec. 23.

12/18/2025

County officials approved a bid for the project much cheaper than expected. Two of three people involved with the fire have pleaded guilty.

12/04/2025

Lots of people on the street in 1941.

11/05/2025

Polk and Dallas counties saw more votes cast in Tuesday's election, but turnout was down in one county compared to the other.

11/01/2025

Larry Bushart was held in jail for five weeks after posting a photo of President Donald Trump commenting in 2024 on the Perry High School shootings

10/22/2025

Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante said having an indoor range will help with year-round fi****ms training.

10/20/2025

A judge found police failed to provide Richard Hoesing access to an attorney, obtained a 'boilerplate' phone warrant after wife's fatal stabbing.

10/16/2025

Did you know… where in Perry this photo was taken in 1890?

10/07/2025

This week for Woodward-Granger and Perry was highlighted by a couple of big wins individually and as a team.

10/07/2025

Early and absentee voting for city council and school boards in Iowa begins Oct. 15. What else you need to know about voting in our complete guide.

09/09/2025

A bridge on the Raccoon River Valley Trail remains closed in Adel, preventing riders from completing the 120-mile paved loop.
Read more about a local fundraiser.

A bridge on the Raccoon River Valley Trail remains closed in Adel, preventing riders from completing the 120-mile paved loop. Read more about a local fundraiser.