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Perry Elementary, Middle School students participate in Girls on the Run 5K
The 15th Annual Girls on the Run 5K event was held on Sunday, May 19 at the historic Iowa Capitol Complex, bringing together over 2,000 participants from across the state. Students from Perry Elementary and Perry Middle School participated in the event that celebrated the achievements of young girls who have completed the Girls on the Run program, a nationwide initiative that promotes self-confidence, health, and positive relationships through running. The sunny weather and enthusiastic crowds...
Perry's Meinecke receives Rotary Teacher Award, staff members receive years of service awards
The Perry Community School District presented 53 staff members with years of service awards on Wednesday, May 22. The district also recognized five retiring staff members. Kevin Vidergar presented the Rotary Teacher of the Year Award to Lori Meinecke. Before presenting the award, Vidergar said Meinecke "has been an exceptional educator in our district, particularly within the health/physical education department" for the past 25 years.
Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 48 in Boone County
Two candidates are seeking to represent Iowa House District 48 in Boone County. Republican Chad Behn and Democrat Penny Vossler are each running unopposed in their party's primary and will face each other in the general election. Incumbent Republican Phil Thompson is not running for reelection. To help voters, the...
Get to know the state-level Boone County candidates on the primary election ballot
With the primary election just around the corner, Boone County residents should stay informed as to what candidates will appear on their ballot. This year, all 100 Iowa House seats and 25 of the 50 Iowa Senate seats will be on the ballot. Boone County residents can vote for State Senator District 24 and State Representative District 48 candidates. ...
🚧 Traffic Update: Intermittent Road Closures in Greene County, IA
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Iowa. Residents of Greene County, be advised that there are scheduled road closures that may impact travel. The affected routes are between County Road N58 (near Ralston) and IA 25; County Road N65 (near Scranton). These closures are intermittent, and are planned to continue until today at approximately 11:00AM CDT. Please plan your travel accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. The specific schedule for the closures is as follows: from May 16, 10:00AM to May 16, 11:00AM. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes and schedule extra travel time. Stay tuned for further updates on this situation.
PerryNext to host panel discussion addressing issues in pork industry, community on May 22
PerryNext, a collaborative effort comprised of city, county, and state officials, local businesses and community leaders, is set to host a panel discussion at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 at La Poste, 1219 Warford St., Perry. This event is open to the public and will share insights on economic impact and community support.
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