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ROOTY COMES TO TOWN
Rooty, the A&W Family Restaurant mascot, made a recent surprise visit to Mahanay Carillon Bell Tower while children were touring downtown attractions including Thomas Jefferson Gardens, Sally’s Alley, Imagination Alley, the plaza sculptures, and the Bell Tower. The A &W Family Restaurant is the youth admissions sponsor this year.
Meet the candidates running for Iowa's Senate District 24 in Perry, Boone
Two candidates are running for Iowa Senate District 24, which represents parts of Dallas County, including Perry, and Boone County, including Boone. Incumbent Republican Sen. Jesse Green and Democrat Margaret Liston are running for the seat. To help voters, the Des Moines Register sent questions to all federal and Des Moines area legislative candidates...
Summer reading program begins June 3 at GJ library
The Summer Reading Program at Grand Junction Public Library begins Monday, June 3, at 10 am at the library. This year’s program theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat.”. Along with a focus on reading skills and literacy, each week will feature a component of renewing. Topics will include the rain forest, pollination from bees, preserving our soil with cover crops, and the importance of recycling.
Nathan Behne selected for Governor’s Scholar Award
Students from across the state were recognized by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg for outstanding academic achievement at the 22nd Annual Governor’s Scholar Recognition Ceremony on April 28 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Greene County senior Nathan Behne (pictured with Lt Gov Gregg...
Joe Shelly of Perry candidate for IA House of Representatives, District 47
Joe Shelly (D) of Perry announced his candidacy for Iowa House of Representatives, District 47, on Tuesday. District 47 includes all of Greene and Guthrie counties and a portion of Dallas County. Shelly is on the Perry city council and works to improve the conditions of the lives of all...
Perry Public Library, Carnegie Library Museum announce June 2024 programs
Come celebrate summer with the annual Perry Public Library KidsFest! This exciting, family-friendly, budget-friendly event will kick-off the Summer Library Program. Join us from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 for this can’t-miss event. We offer many age-appropriate activities for children like the Foam Blaster, creating bubbles, PBS Kids STEAM stations, balloon twister, family photos, dunk tank, giant Connect Four game, and a petting zoo. There is truly something fun for everyone! The Perry Volunteer Fire Department will also cook pork loin sandwiches and hot dogs. Hy-Vee donates the hamburger and hotdog buns and Fareway donates the bottles of water. Also included in the lunch are a bag of chips and a cookie. The Fire Department sells lunch for $1 and this is a fundraiser for them. This event is free and no registration is required. Thank you to our sponsors who make this event possible: Tyson, The City of Perry, Hometown Heritage, Hyvee, The Bock Family Foundation, PBS Kids, The Friends of the Perry Public Library, and Fareway.
Massive Barbie doll collection creates 'pinkified downtown' in Jefferson
JEFFERSON, Iowa — Jefferson is known in part for the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, which stands nearly 170 feet above the city's square. This summer, the square will be decked out in pink. One of the largest collections of Barbie dolls in the United States is coming to Jefferson.
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