Perry and other towns across Iowa are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Perry, IA community.

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Iowa COVID-19 Cases

Iowa New Coronavirus Cases:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Perry

More layoffs announced in Perry following announcement of Tyson Foods plant closure

Perry officials previously told Local 5 they were concerned about the Tyson closure impacting related jobs and industries, with Cavanaugh emphasizing just how many people rely on ... More info »

We Are Iowa - 04/12/2024 10:16am

Tyson Foods to permanently close pork plant in Iowa

meatpacker Tyson Foods said it would permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, and lay off 1,200 workers. After recording large profits from high meat prices during the COVID-19 pandemic ... More info »

Big News Network on MSN - 03/15/2024 01:09pm

Iowa lawmakers pass teacher retention bonus for district hit by January shooting

The Jan. 4 attack at the high school in Perry, Iowa, about 40 miles northwest of Des Moines, killed sixth grader Ahmir Jolliff, fatally injured the high school's principal, Dan Marburger ... More info »

Fox News - 04/02/2024 10:03am

Iowa school staff can now carry weapons in the classroom. Here's what you need to know

It was highly debated in Iowa's legislature for its ability to not only arm educators but provide them qualified immunity if they use "reasonable force". More info »

We Are Iowa on MSN - 04/19/2024 09:32am

City of Perry receives 2024 Keep Iowa Beautiful award

The city of Perry received the Keep Iowa Beautiful Robert D. Ray Award of Excellence for fostering community engagement and historic preservation efforts through the work of local leaders and ... More info »

Des Moines Register on MSN - 04/18/2024 04:00am

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