2022 Perry Iowa Community Guide & Chamber Member Directory

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2022 COMMUNITY GUIDE & PERRY CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

1124 Willis Ave. Suite A PO Box 472 Perry, Iowa 50220 515-465-4601

www.PerryIAChamber.org

Your Guide to Perry's Best Attractions & Community Amenities

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Welcome to Perry, Iowa

Where Culture + Community Thrive!

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erry — designated as one of Iowa’s “Great Places,” — boasts a combination of arts, history, culture, commerce, and recreation unmatched to any other of its size, making it attractive to residents and visitors alike.

We honor our past yet embrace the many opportunities for continued growth and vibrancy.

Since its beginning more than 150 years ago, Perry has prospered through innovation and determination, as well

as a genuine appreciation for the people who make up its social fabric. Excellent schools and a college career center, exceptional health care professionals and a topnotch hospital, plus a wide variety of career paths and expanding housing options make Perry wellpositioned for continued growth.

There’s always something new to experience with Perry’s ever-growing diversity of its residents and businesses.

I invite you to discover the many treasures Perry has to offer, including

the Downtown Historical & Cultural District which features a boutique hotel, unique shops, destination dining, photo opps, and access to miles of paved trails. Catch the latest box office hit at the local movie theater, check out the Perry Public Library known for being “More Than Books!” or get some fresh air at one of several city parks or nearby recreation areas.

Plus, it’s no secret that Perry has emerged as a community that embraces the Arts. Everywhere I look, I see examples of this – from historic preservation of architecture and archives, to public art installations and numerous arts and cultural events that bring people together throughout the year.

Collaboration and partnerships among community organizations is the key to so much of our success. A dedicated staff and passionate volunteer network work to improve and strengthen the community and businesses, big and small. Whether you’re looking to start or grow your business, vacation in “Perrydise” for a short stay, or even relocate to our great community – the Perry Chamber of Commerce is here to help.

Pop in to the Welcome Depot or stop by our office at the Town/Craft Center to learn more. We’d be happy to share information about the area, help with referrals for local businesses and organizations, answer your questions, or show you around!

The Perry Chamber of Commerce is at your service.

Lynsi Pasutti Executive Director Perry Chamber of Commerce

The Perry Chamber of Commerce promotes and strengthens our members through active leadership, networking, promotional activities, educational programs and community involvement.

We strive to provide quality member services, community support and economic development.

We actively promote tourism and nurture an inviting atmosphere for area citizens and guests.

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Promoting and Encouraging Growth in the Community, Business & Tourism

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We love sharing the many opportunities to experience our:

Rich History - Diverse Cultures - Artistic Character Welcoming Citizens - Caring Businesses - Thriving Schools Unique Shops - Destination Dining - Recreational Trails With more than 50 Chamber events and activities throughout the year - from a winter bike ride to summer farmers market and monthly networking events to annual celebrations you’re bound to find something that suits you!

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Perry Chamber of Commerce

1124 Willis Ave. Suite A • PO Box 472 • Perry, Iowa 50220 • 515-465-4601 www.PerryIAChamber.org

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Advertising Index 4 Seasons MiniStorage & Car Wash................... 38

Farm Bureau Financial Services.......... 32

Perry Economic Development................. 58

Alice's Haus Dresin, Ltd......24

Finn & Laughlin Family Dentistry............. 35

Perry Fine Arts.................. 47

Affordable Quality Roofing & Exteriors........ 37

First Interstate Bank........ 38

Art On The Prairie............. 47

Gamble Block Brewery...... 60

Atelier at 1109.................. 11

Generations Wealth Advisors............. 40

Backwards Boutique......... 13 Ben's Five & Dime............ 16 Bernie Lowe & Associates................ 33

Harper Rose's Floral & Gifts................. 10 Hotel Pattee ...................... 9

Perry Flowers by Donna Jean................... 22 Perry Golf & Country Club.............. 17 Perry Grand 3 Theatres..... 14 Perry Lutheran Homes..... 51 Perry Paint and Glass........ 11

Betsy Peterson Designs & Eric Peterson Pottery....17

Hy-Vee............................ 56

Perry Perk......................... 13

ITC Midwest.................... 39

Perry Washall.................... 38

Bolton & Menk................ 48

La Poste............................ 18

Progressive Foundry........ 33

Carris Family Funeral Home & Cremation Care.......... 36

Mandarin Cafe.................. 25

Purple Star Studio............. 21

Mary Rose Collection....... 21

Raccoon Valley Bank....... 52

Casa De Oro...................... 24

Meriwether Wilson & Co.....36

Salvaged Soul................... 22

City of Perry...................... 2

Mex-To-U.......................... 22

Snap Fitness..................... 19

Clean Works Auto Wash & Clean Paws Pet Wash.... 34

Minburn Communications....7

St. Patrick's School........... 27

Newbury Living................. 41

Dallas County Habitat for Humanity................. 32

Oasis Market & Restaurant................. 19

The Family Credit Union................ 34

Dallas County Hospital.... 45

Osmundson Mfg. Co. ...... 28

The Lazy Goose Boba Tea & Ice Cream.................. 15

Edward Jones Andrew Brommer.......... 42

Percival Scientific, Inc..... 33

The Scottish Fox............... 20

Perry Chamber of Commerce................... 4

The Tin Pig Tavern............ 60

El Rey Market, Restaurant and Guns..... 23 Eye Care Associates.......... 44 F.K. Stokely Lumber Co..... 32 Fareway.......................... 28

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Perry Community Schools......................... 26 Perry DMACC VanKirk Career Academy............ 29

Perry Chamber Champions

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Tyson.............................. 55 VanWall Equipment ........ 39 Wells Fargo..................... 46 West End Car Wash........... 38

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trolling through downtown Perry, each step reveals people and places that honor the past and celebrate a vibrant future. Sculptures and public art installations that pay homage to the city’s railroad history, its industrial background, its agricultural underpinnings and its artistic character line the streets. Indeed, the city’s well-earned reputation as an arts community is evident in its galleries and artisan shops, as well as in the artwork that graces the walls of many downtown buildings.

Renovated historic structures house thriving businesses.

Restaurants serving many types of food; shops selling a variety of goods; a movie theater showing first-run films; and spaces inviting you to sit for a spell dot the area.

This charming scene serves as a backdrop for a place where locals and visitors alike can share community and culture during day-to-day life or at one of the many special events that take place in Perry.

From a Farmers Market downtown each Thursday from June to September to live music and multiple art fairs, the opportunity to connect with creativity and meet friendly people spans the calendar.

Perry is a great place to do business. Its healthy and diverse economy includes large manufacturers, service providers and small businesses. A bustling downtown, as well as business and commercial parks, are part of the strong foundation. A history of public/private partnerships are forward-looking and

have made the community stronger.

When it comes to recreation, the area’s natural surroundings provide opportunities to bike and hike, explore local parks or swim at the community center.

This special place with a small-town feel is just a stone’s throw away from larger cities and has retail options including home décor and home improvement stores, handmade art vendors, gift shops, antiques sellers and clothing boutiques among others.

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WELCOME The Perry area is a food-lover’s oasis with many options from authentic cuisine from around the world to traditional favorites and comfort food. Perry’s changing demographics has created an increased demand for not only sourcing ingredients but also an opportunity to showcase global specialties. Savvy entrepreneurs have opened restaurants, breweries, outdoor streeteries, food trucks and small-scale grocery stores, serving up food and otherwise hard to find items.

Location

Perry is located just 40 miles northwest of the Des Moines metro, 40 miles southwest of Ames, and within a short day’s drive of such major Midwest cities as Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Omaha and St. Louis. Not far from

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WELCOME the crossroads of Interstates 80 and 35, or the Des Moines International Airport, Perry is well positioned for commuters, day trippers, and world travelers.

With great recreational trails, a vibrant art scene, shopping, restaurants, educational opportunities and more, Perry offers a friendly, small-town environment just a short drive from larger cities. An affordable cost of living and loads of small-town charm are why some 8,000 people call Perry home and many more visit each year.

Its proximity to metro areas and connection to many transportation networks – motor vehicle, air, and rail – has enabled Perry to build a strong manufacturing base with industries ranging from meat processing to agriculture equipment production and more, with easy access to major Midwestern cities and global markets.

Perry’s Rich History and Bright Future

Perry, Iowa, was founded in 1869.

It was built and thrived as a railroad town ideally situated in a rich agricultural area. Brothers John and Harvey Willis laid out the original town plat of 220 acres, donating five to the Des Moines Valley Rail Road – which was planning to extend its service to Fort Dodge – for a depot.

The new town was named after Colonel Perry, a railroad official from Keokuk, Iowa. Train service began on July 4, 1869, and eventually the Rock Island and the Milwaukee railroads ran through Perry.

While the railroads ceased running through Perry and surrounding towns in the late 1970s, the former tracks have been converted to biking and walking trails that allow residents and visitors to enjoy well-maintained paths for miles.

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From its humble beginnings, Perry grew into a market center to provide products and services to the surrounding countryside, as well as smaller nearby communities. Being recognized as the ideal location for light and heavy industries, as well as wholesale and retail operations, Perry expanded and prospered.

From a population of 952 people in 1880, it grew to more than 7,000 in 1980. The growth has continued even as population in many rural towns has declined. People living in Perry have access to good jobs at home or choose to commute to the Des Moines metro area for work. Manufacturing and food processing have boosted the local economy, as have the many commercial and professional businesses located here. Great city services and other amenities make Perry a great place to call home.

While the city honors its rich history, it is always moving forward. As public and private partnerships continue to thrive here, the Perry community looks forward to future growth.

The Perry Chamber of Commerce works to improve and strengthen the community and businesses, big and small. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, continue your success, or relocate to our great community – the chamber is here to help.

We invite you to visit the Perry Welcome Depot at 1019 Willis Ave. for more information on things to do and see.

The Perry Chamber of Commerce is at your service: 1124 Willis Ave., Perry, IA 50220; (515) 465-4601; PerryIAChamber. org; or on Facebook @PerryAreaChamber.

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Board of Directors President: Misty VonBehren - Perry Public Library Vice President: Courtney Straker - First Interstate Bank Treasurer: David Sheffer - Tin Pig Tavern Immediate Past President: Cherie Welch, - Harper Rose's Floral & Gifts, Snap Fitness Kelly Mills - Percival Scientific Zack Cregeen - Re/Max Torres Team Shawn Kenney - Raccoon Valley Radio Travis Landgrebe - Fareway Tom Lipovac - DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy Laura Skeel - Perry CSD Larry Vodenik - Hy-Vee Staff Executive Director: Lynsi Pasutti Administrative Assistant: Julie Scheib

WELCOME

Perry What does

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Culture Community Diversity History Thriving Schools

Welcoming Citizens

Recreational Trails Focus on the Arts

Engaged Volunteers

An Array of Shops

Caring Businesses

Restaurants for Any Appetite

FACTS AND FIGURES

153 Members

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new businesses since 2018

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Ribbon Cuttings in 2021, part of the 39 in the last five years and more planned in 2022

50+

events and activities hosted by the Chamber each year, including monthly coffees, farmers market, and more

8,447

Perry Pride Business Booster gift cards sold in 2020

$254,470 Paid out to businesses in 2020 from Perry Pride Business Booster gift cards

$44,560

granted to businesses in 2021 for Business Modernization & Protection projects

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Attractions PERRY'S GREATEST

Art & Culture

Becoming quite an art scene, Perry is home to two Arts organizations – each hosting numerous festivals and programming throughout the year – as well as several art-related businesses and an ever-growing array of public art in the form of sculptures, murals, installations, and permanent collections.

The community has truly embraced a renewed identity of being a hub for Arts & Culture.

For more than 45 years, the Perry Fine Arts committee has been sponsoring concerts and other musical shows. Each year, it hosts six to eight events that can include anything

from opera to jazz to blue grass. The committee mixes it up with both instrumental music and vocal music performances during the season. The group has recruited musicians from as far away as Europe and Russia, as well as from Iowa and the surrounding states. Tuba Day began in 1977 as a workshop and concert by a group of tubists in honor of Bill Bell, a famed Perry tuba player from a bygone era.

That event is now A Tuba Christmas and features a rehearsal and public concert. The Perry Fine Arts season begins in the fall and ends with a variety show on the afternoon of July 4. Most concerts are at the Perry

Performing Arts Center at the high school, but the tuba performance and variety show are at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Both venues are handicapped accessible. All Perry Fine Arts performances are free of charge, thanks to generous sponsors and free-will donations For more information on the times and dates for all the shows each season, please view the calendar at PerryIAChamber.org.

Art on the Prairie is an organization with a namesake annual festival on the second weekend of November.

The event features a combined 100 Iowa artists, musicians and poets in

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ATTRACTIONS multiple buildings in the downtown district. Thousands of visitors attend the festival each year, now for more than ten years. The organization also coordinates the Art Harvest Tour in September, during which visitors can take a scenic drive through the Des Moines River Valley to explore a dozen artist studios within a 90-mile loop.

Local artists open their work spaces for the weekend for a behind-the-scene peak into where they create. From historic downtown galleries to country lane home studios, the stops are as unique as the artistic styles they host – including three stops right in Perry!

The Boulevard Sculpture Series features four illuminated sculptures that serve as a gateway to the Downtown Perry Historical and Cultural District, located on Willis Avenue between First and Third streets. Commissioned by Art on the Prairie, the sculptures tell the story of Perry’s rich history, while also paying tribute to the

Carnegie Library Museum Railroad, Agriculture, Industry, and the Arts, which all have contributed to Perry’s growth. Speed Train, created

by Jim Russell, sits at the intersection where the railroad once passed through Perry. Furrowed Fields, also

created by Russell, celebrates the land and the farmers who’ve tended it for generations. Born of Fire, created by John Brommel, is a nod to industry’s important role in the economy, while Iowa Girl, also created by Brommel,

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ATTRACTIONS pays homage to Perry-native Roberta Green Ahmanson, who was instrumental in the revitalization of the city more than 20 years ago. The sculptures are sites to see, especially at night!

A centerpiece of downtown, the Reconfiguration Arches were created by world-renowned metal sculptor Albert Paley.

The sculptures, weighing nearly eight tons apiece, are constructed using metal objects that were significant in the lives of metalworkers, farmers and railroaders who have made their home here.

The arches frame both entrances of Soumas Court, an outdoor courtyard named after local legend George Soumas, who was the son of Greek immigrants, World War II hero and mayor of Perry. A life-size sculpture of him, by Iowa artist Chris Bennett, sits drinking coffee at one of the bistro tables.

The courtyard features a Wall of Witnesses filled with plaques commemorating well-known people who have made a unique contribution to the community. A new member is added to the wall each year.

Soumas Court is connected to the Hotel Pattee, a true anchor of the community. Originally opened in 1913, it has been magnificently renovated. Forty themed rooms incorporate small-town America and local heritage. The hotel’s architecture, artwork, artifacts and overall attention to detail are breathtaking.

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ATTRACTIONS The Carnegie Library Museum is a renovated building that has been meticulously restored to reflect its original 1910 appearance. It houses a collection of materials, including the library’s original 1,000 books, as well as art and exhibits depicting the growth of middle America from the mid-1800s to the present. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Carnegie Library Museum served as Perry’s library for 90 years from 1904 to 1994. Electrical, HVAC , and ADA problems led to the construction of the new library.

Hometown Heritage, a local nonprofit organization, partners with the Perry Public Library and the city to manage the Carnegie Library Museum, as well as cultural assets such as the Wall of Witnesses and collection of artworks at the Hotel Pattee and other city-owned buildings. Hometown Heritage works to preserve local his-

tory, support the arts and celebrate life in smalltown Iowa by creating programs and events highlighting Dallas County’s rich history of immigration, exploring themes of education, family, work, faith and loss. The charitable trust curates a vast collection and archive of stories, photographs, and interviews, and it encourages others to research, preserve and share their stories.

Several murals also add vibrancy to downtown public spaces. Honor, by Shawn Palek, is in Josh Davis Plaza, named for United States Marines Corporal Josh Davis, who lost his life serving in Afganistan in May 2010.

Prairie Lane and Sinclair – Memory Lane are two additional murals by Palek. The first is located in a pocket park between Perry Perk and Mary

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Rose Collection. The other is around the corner from an old Sinclair Station turned museum with classic car memorabilia. El Puente/The Bridge, by Jennifer Drinkwater, is located behind City Hall.

To view more public art installations, visit the Perry Public Library, the Hotel Pattee and the Security Bank Building. Sculpture, fabric art, stained glass, paintings, artifacts and more are on display throughout those buildings.

Railroad memorabilia and photographs can be found in permanent exhibits at Forest Park Museum, Carnegie Library

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ATTRACTIONS Museum, Security Bank Building and the Hotel Pattee.

As the railroad played a key role in Perry’s early development, it’s fitting that some iconic train cars have been put to some modern uses downtown. In 1992, the city accepted ownership of the Milwaukee Road Caboose, which was renovated in 2010 and houses a seasonal food truck. It is located in Caboose Park at the trailhead of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Just across the street from it is the Perry Welcome Depot. Besides information on things to see and do, it Ialso has public restrooms. ¡Viva Perry!, the annual Latino Festival sponsored by Hispanics United for Perry (HUP), is a cultural event each August that celebrates our diverse community. The event highlights traditional dance and music, and includes food vendors, kids’ activities and more downtown.

to the food scene, that includes many choices for authentic dishes and down-home comfort food.

For some indoor entertainment, the Perry Grand 3 Theatres provides a perfect family friendly and affordable getaway with its first-run movies in three digitally equipped auditoriums.

Shopping, Dining and Downtown Fun

While some businesses have remained anchors in the community over the years, more and more businesses have newly opened, adding vibrancy to the shopping scene in Perry.

Whether shopping for clothes, gifts, art, home décor or more, it’s likely to be found in Perry. From specialty boutiques to a dime store, shopping local is a treat.

Breweries and streeteries are some of the new additions

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ATTRACTIONS Recreation & Entertainment

Recreational activities abound in Perry from walking and bike trails, fishing and paddling, and more.

Biking is synonymous with Perry, from annual bike rides to miles of scenic trails waiting to be explored.

The Perry Chamber of Commerce hosts the 24-mile round trip Bike Ride to Rippey (BBR Ride) each February as its largest annual fundraiser.

The more than 40-year old tradition happens rain, snow or shine and is known as The Original Winter Ride.

It starts and ends in Perry, and attracts hundreds of riders each year.

An in-town trail system, the Hiawatha Trail provides easy access in Perry to the Raccoon River Valley Trail, which encompasses 89 miles of paved trails passing through

14 communities in three counties. It is the longest continuous bike trail in the country and was inducted into the Rails-Trail Hall of Fame in 2021.

A stop at the High Trestle Trail’s 13-story-high bridge across the Des Moines River is a must-see attraction. That trail originates in nearby Woodward and will connect with Perry within the next two years as a result of the “Let’s Connect” effort.

This multi-phase project consists of constructing nine-miles of multi-use paved recreational trail stretching from Perry through Bouton to Woodward.

When completed, this trail will create a first-class amenity for the region by connecting two of the most popular trail systems in the state. It will be just one more reason for thousands of cyclists to pass through Perry each year as they explore the trails and enjoy breathtaking views.

Perry is home to the McCreary

Community Building, which sports an updated gym, a fitness center with 24/7 access, studio space, a child watch room and more. The 40-yearold, city-operated building was renovated recently and offers people of all ages access to recreational activities. A splash pad is open in the summer, and people can swim year-round in the sixlane heated indoor pool. Day passes and memberships are available.

For those interested in fishing or floating, boat ramps for the Raccoon River are located at the west end of Willis Avenue as well as south of P58 (First Avenue), immediately to the east after crossing the Raccoon River bridge. The 7.5-mile float to the Snyder Access located in Minburn is great for a trip by canoe, kayak or tube, complete with beautiful sandbars, eagles, deer and giant cottonwood trees.

Just 1/2 mile from the river is a stone amphitheater, restored wetland areas

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ATTRACTIONS and a re-established prairie nursery at Voas Nature Area just west of Minburn.

History comes to life when you explore the artifacts of Dallas County in the Alton Schoolhouse and the Grabenhorst Log Cabin at Forest Park Museum, just south of Perry. Its popular exhibits showcase the area’s railroading history, early settlers and more. It also has an arboretum with native trees, shrubs, woodland, re-established prairie and a butterfly garden. Educational programs and tours are available and are overseen by Dallas County Conservation. Conservation provides a wide range of educational and cultural opportunities and has more than 3,000 acres and 25 sites consisting of parks, museums and wildlife areas, as well as hiking and recreational trails (including water trails).

Whiterock Conservancy, just 30 miles west of Perry has 16 miles of bike optimized, single-track trails and 12 miles of shared used trails. The 5,500acre land trust, located along the Middle Raccoon the makers River Valley, offersMeet stargazing, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and camping.

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ATTRACTIONS For a real outdoor treasure hunt, come armed with a GPS or smartphone and geocache in and around the area.

There are more than 100 geocaches within five miles of Perry and more than 200 within 10 miles.

Golfers can enjoy a nine-hole golf course, an outdoor pool and other social events with a membership to the Perry Golf & Country Club. Open golf for non-members within a 30-mile radius is available on Mondays. The Perry High School Driving Range at the athletic complex is another option for people who want to practice their swing.

View the July 4th fireworks or vibrant fall colors from the air on a scenic flight offered by Walter Aviation.

Whether you want to see the sights, check on crops or survey property from the air, they have many options.

Parks & Camping

Pattee Park, located at West 3rd Street and Willis Avenue, is Perry’s largest park. It features a band shell, skateboard park, three softball and four baseball fields, tennis courts, playground equipment, three shelter houses and the Perry Dog Park. Annual activities include the 4th of July Celebration and Friday Fest music events in the summer.

Camping at Pattee Park is limited to five days. The park has electric hookups and a dump station. Campers must register with the Perry Police Department at 908 Willis Avenue. Call (515) 465-4636 for more information.

The five-acre dog park is next to the baseball and softball diamonds south of Pattee Park. It is fenced and divided into two sections, one for smaller dogs and one for large dogs. The park has

a double-gated entrance, a three-level water fountain and dog-inspired playground equipment.

Wiese Park is adjacent to the McCreary Community Center and features a shelter house and gazebo, a nine-hole disc golf course, playground equipment, a lighted two-mile recreational trail, basketball court, soccer fields and sand volleyball courts.

West of the McCreary Community Center on the corner of Bateman and 8th Streets is the Perry Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1992 by American Legion Post 85, Veterans of Foreign War Post 2060 and private individuals to the veterans of all wars and conflicts.

Perkins Park is located at West 5th Street and Dewey Avenue and is divided by a berm that was once a raised railroad bed. On the west side is natural prairie land, interpretive signs and

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Our colorful market is chock full of an amazing assortment of exotic veggies, rare fruits and a variety of meats. We also have an assortment of jewelry, snacks, toys, pinatas, plants and much more.

Our restaurant offers fresh, delicious Mexican food. Don’t miss our daily specials!

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ATTRACTIONS access to the Hiawatha Bike Trail. The east side has youth soccer fields and playground equipment. Restrooms at the city parks are available seasonally.

Other nearby camping options include: Sportsman’s Park, 1/2 mile north-

east of Dawson (6 miles west of Perry), a 40-acre park of oak and hickory timber overlooking the North Raccoon River, with a fishing access, nature trails, playground equipment, electric hook-ups, modern restrooms and cabins.

Whiterock Conservancy, Guthrie

County, south of Coon Rapids (30 miles west of Perry), with three campgrounds, primitive camping sites and cabins.

Don Williams Lake and Campground, Boone County, north of Ogden (25 miles north of Perry), with electric hookups and showers.

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Community Schools Academics

Activities

• PK-5 before/after school program with an academic and STEM focus (P.A.C.E.S) • Awarded $50,000 Computer Science from Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.

Elementary computer science program for coding and robotics • MS STEM program and computer courses incorporating coding • MS/HS iJAG program for preparing students for Iowa jobs after graduation • HS can earn dual credit for DMACC courses • HS offers 38 different course options in the career and technical fields • K-12 1:1 technology to support student learning • 96.4% graduation rate

• Part of the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference • Expanded activities to include middle school baseball, middle school softball, high school wrestling, and eSports • Live streaming of school activities • 1100 various activity events each year • Connection between high school and elementary students through “High 5 Fridays”, “Bluejays with Books” reading program • Various camps throughout the year: football, basketball, volleyball, golf, baseball, Junior Jay Wrestling, Shooting Academy.

• Activities Advisory Council for grades 10-12 which incorporates Service Learning, School Pride, Spirit and Support, Sportsmanship, Student Leadership

Facilities

• New 1.4 million dollar Dewey Field Entrance • New 6.4 million dollar Industrial Technology, Multi-Purpose Turf Room • 10 Million dollar Perry Middle School Renovation • Perry High School has the only museum in USA to display the Constitution/Bill of Rights and 800 photos of Perry History and an exhibit titled “Education through the Ages.”

• Security System Upgrades to include Electronic Door Locks, Cameras, Security Software • 54 acres of Grounds and Athletic Fields • 400,000 SF of Facilities • New $250,000 Elementary Playground Structure

Fine Arts

• Perry Community School District offers both middle school and high school drama programs, with a total of 11 different productions (3 in middle school and 8 in high school) from a student’s time in 6th-12th grade.

• Students have the opportunity to participate as either actors or technical crew, where students design and operate various backstage parts of the play, including lights, sound, set, costumes, props, and makeup.

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erry is a community that values education. Its schools, both public and private, are filled with staff and programs that nurture students’ interests and help them strive for successful futures. Perry is home to several preschools and daycare centers and is surrounded by nearby higher education choices, including a college and career academy in the heart of downtown, as well as proximity to other colleges and fouryear universities.

DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy

The DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy is a shining star in the community. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, the state-of-the-art facility gives students affordable educational opportunities – right in their own backyard – to better their lives and careers.

The Academy opened in 2011 after the community came together to fundraise and collaborated with state and local officials to be able to offer quality and affordable college education close to home. The center, located just south of the public library on 2nd Street, provides a direct pathway between local high schools and Des Moines Area Community College, preparing students to enter the skilled trades workforce or pursue an associate’s degree.

“The DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy offers area high school students the chance to explore various career paths, earn college credit and decrease the cost of a higher education all close to home and at no cost to the student or their family,” said Director Eddie Diaz.

In 2021-22 school year alone, more than 125 Perry High

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Pictured at the DMACC VanKirk Career Academy in downtown Perry are (from left) Katie Tuel, Pre-Nursing and Health Occupations instructor; Eddie Diaz, Academy Director; Connie Saenz, Academic Advisor; Brent Rowe, Applied Engineering and Welding Instructor; and Tom Lipovac, Career Advantage Advisor.

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES School students were enrolled at the Academy and earned 1,356 DMACC credits, he noted. The average DMACC tuition saved per student was $1,887.55, with a total of $235,944 saved by students.

In addition to offering an affordable

education, the Academy also provides students with a staff that cares. From teachers to advisors and beyond, the team places a focus on supporting students, working with them to develop their interests, pursue scholarships and reach their

professional goals.

In partnership with area school districts, the Academy offers programs to high school students in such fields as health occupations, welding,

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The Perry DMACC VanKirk Career Academy gives students a direct PATHWAY from high school to DMACC “I’m studying to be a dental assistant, and the staff here at Perry VanKirk Career Academy is so helpful.

They give students the opportunity to network and branch out. They also keep me informed about many scholarships that are available. And I don’t have to travel far from home. I like that I can stay in my community.”

– Wendy Escalante,19, DMACC student

“I’ve been able to take many college-level classes as a high school student to work toward a college degree. The Perry VanKirk Career Academy gives me the opportunity to explore my options.

I can find out what I like and what I don’t like.”

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

• More than 200 local high school students have earned college credits for FREE.

• At DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy, students can learn skills to help them advance in life and prepare to enter the workforce or college.

• DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy offers classes during the day and evenings in everything from composition to psychology and technical programs in health occupations, welding, applied engineering, computer languages and more.

• Financial assistance, internships, service trips and more are among the specialized support offered to help students reach their academic and professional goals.

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES teaching, applied engineering and more. The school’s new Computer Languages Academy is one more avenue for students to pursue hightech skills that will lead to highpaying jobs.

Student gain hands-on experience

in well-equipped labs and workshops, as well as through clinical hours and internships. They also can take academic classes in writing, math, government, the sciences and other subjects that can transfer to 4-year colleges and universities.

The Perry Community School District’s motto, “One Team, One Purpose,” sums up a philosophy that honors the district’s commitment to

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES student success by building strong relationships with students, parents and families.

Perry Community Schools comprise a rural school district covering 154-square miles (including the communities of Dawson and Bouton). Located about 25 miles

northwest of Des Moines, the district has three sites – elementary, middle and high school, all in Perry – and serves more than 1,800 students in preschool through grade 12. The district’s strengths include diversity, community support and a smalltown feel that provides endless

opportunities.

The Perry Bluejays enjoy many academic and recreational amenities.

Every student in grades 2nd through 12th has a laptop. STEM classes are offered at all levels. A before-school,

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES afterschool and summer program in its 20th year, Perry’s Academic and Cultural Enrichment Services (PACES), provide safe, challenging and fun activities for the children of working parents.

The district has become well known for the high caliber of its instruction, which actively embraces new technology and focuses on the development of the whole student. Seating more than 600, the Perry Performing Arts Center, graces the middle and high school campus.

“I have been a part of the Perry Schools for 29 years. I am proud to be a Perry Bluejay because this school district is all about student success. There are many programs and outstanding educators at Perry Schools that ensure Student Success.

Our facilities, staff, and community support are top notch!” said

Superintendent Clark Wicks.

A $6.4 million industrial technology, multi-purpose/wrestling room building project was completed in 2020. Perry High School has the only museum in the United States to display the Constitution/

Bill of Rights. It also has 800 photos of Perry History and an exhibit titled “Education through the Ages.”

Upgrades to security systems provide a safe and friendly learning environment. An array of clubs and programs are available to students, including band, chorus, dance team, drama, speech, National Honor Society, Mock Trial, Academic decathlon, a full array of sports, service clubs and more.

Also offered to high school students through concurrent enrollment are 40 college-level classes that provide the opportunity to earn up to 50 of the 60 credit hours required for an associate degree prior to graduation. Multiple students have received their associate degree by taking a few more on-line courses through Des Moines Area Community College,

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES whose Perry VanKirk Career Academy is an integral part of their educational opportunities.

St. Patrick’s Catholic School

“We want every Knight to have, believe, and achieve their dreams.”

St. Patrick’s Catholic School has a more than 100-year tradition of “putting faith in education.” Seven years after Mrs. Nora O’Malley began her efforts to bring a Catholicguided education to Perry, the school opened in 1921. It has continued to focus on a holistic education, encompassing mind, body and soul.

St. Patrick School offers a single section of grades kindergarten through eighth grade with an average of 15 students per class. Free 4-yearold preschool is offered through a partnership with Perry Community Schools and the Universal Preschool

Program. The school prides itself on its small classrooms that offer a family friendly environment where life-long friendships are formed.

In the classrooms, learning is hands-on and catered to the individual needs staff see. Besides

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religion and the core subjects, students are taught music, art, and physical education. Students can participate in reading support, language development programs, and many afterschool extracurricular activities. School-sponsored sports begin in seventh grade for all students.

The school has active parent volunteers who support it. Parents are asked to volunteer on committees that keep them connected to the community, ranging from School Board to the Parent Ambassador program to the maintenance committee.

“What makes St. Patrick School so unique is the small classes, the way the middle school kids help with the younger students, and just the unity that is present from preschool to eighth graders from staff members

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES to students.”- Parent of a St. Patrick Student While the Catholic faith is part of school life, students of all faiths are welcomed.

Students, teachers, and staff start the day with an all-school prayer and say prayers throughout the day. Students participate in weekly school Masses and help with weekend community Masses monthly.

They participate in servicerelated activities including a school favorite, the annual service day prior to Spring Break.

Technology is a vital part of school life. St. Patrick School is a 1:1 studentto-device program in grades fifth through eighth, and students have either Chromebooks or Chrome

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES tablets in kindergarten through fourth grade. These devices are used regularly in the classrooms and are an integral part of technology classes.

Thanks to the support of the parish community, the O’Malley Foundation, Catholic Tuition Organization grants, and the stewardship program, tuition is kept affordable for all families who want to send their students to St. Patrick School.

The Perry Public Library is more than just books. It enables the community to thrive by offering lifelong opportunities to connect, learn and create. Prominently located on the corner of 1st Avenue and Willis Avenue, the library provides access to free Wi-Fi, more than 46,000 books, magazines and movies, numerous programs and hands-on activities, as well as space to relax. A 2020 Metal & Asphalt

remodeling project included the installation of artistic light fixtures, a new circulation desk with three check-out stations, new flooring, a family-style restroom, and a new water fountain with a touch-free bottle-filling station.

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to accomplish that mission. From a modern hospital to doctor offices and from retirement and nursing homes to dentists and chiropractors, residents have access to a variety of care and facilities.

For almost 70 years, the Dallas County Hospital has taken care of thousands of people throughout Central Iowa. At the 25-bed critical access facility, patients are cared for compassionately by friends and neighbors in a modern setting that’s also close to home.

Originally known as the King’s Daughter’s Hospital, Dallas County Hospital and Family Medicine Clinics was founded in 1954. Today it serves patients from Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, and Boone counties. The hospital’s mission – to improve the health of the people we serve – is rooted in a deep tradition of

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COMMUNITY AMENITIES setting the standard in compassionate, convenient and costeffective medical care for the community.

The hospital’s expertly trained staff and physicians use the latest advancements in technology to take care of patients for everything from the common cold to a serious illness. Focus is put on wellness and disease prevention to build the health of people of all ages. The hospital offers more than 25 specialized healthcare services such as radiology, mammography, chemotherapy, surgical, lab services and therapy services. Emergency room services are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Dallas County’s Emergency Medical Services work with the hospital to assist in crisis situations and provide patients optimal care.

Perry Lutheran Homes offers a full range of service and care at three senior living campuses.

Seniors receive innovative, personalized, and Christ-centered living and care. With three campuses in Perry and within 30 minutes of Des Moines, there are a wide variety of senior housing and service options to meet specific needs.

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AMENITIES Economic Development

Perry Economic Development is a catalyst organization that supports and facilitates the sustainable growth and development of the city. Perry is a progressive, financially viable and diverse community, and PED works to advance the financial, social and environmental well-being of the city’s citizens and businesses.

PED’s innovative approaches to job creation, workforce development and partnerships with public entities, community organizations and businesses fuel growth. Firms looking to expand will find that Perry’s skilled labor force, convenient access to major transportation routes and the community’s proactive approach to economic development give Perry a competitive advantage.

With both a commercial park and industrial park, Perry prides itself on being developmentready, technology-equipped, and entrepreneurial and innovationfriendly.

The Perry Industrial Park is comprised of a total of 151 acres certified for light industrial business development; it is already established as a successful Research and Science Park with industry leading tenants. The commercial park includes almost 12 acres that are a short drive from major highways and downtown Des Moines.

Recognizing that quality of life efforts are important tools for the successful recruitment and retention of a skilled workforce, PED is actively engaged in building a sustainable downtown.

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AMENITIES Its recent purchase of the Hotel Pattee and the LaPoste special event space are one example of this effort. These historic gems and viable businesses are now locally owned and operated.

They represent a significant economic asset to Perry, with the hotel bringing as many as 65,000 people a year to town.

A cornerstone of its efforts is a strong partnership with DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy, Perry High School and the City of Perry to develop educational programs that promote a workforce ready for careers in a variety of areas, including health care, welding, teaching, applied engineering and more.

With a strong manufacturing and food processing base, as well as a strong service industry, Perry also offers many other amenities.

It’s is a great place to expand, relocate or start a new business, and PED can help with its’ extensive experience, knowledge of the area, skill at procuring grants, and focus on partnerships.

For more information, visit perryia.org/perryeconomic-development-inc.

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I can help you create a “game plan” for your financial success We partner with our clients to find out, first, what’s most important to them.

Then, we work together on customizing a strategy to help you achieve your financial goals.

Financial services offered: Retirement Accounts Wealth Strategies Investment Products Stocks Mutual Funds Education Savings Estate Considerations

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Mark Your Calendar

Join us all year-round at these established community events and many more new events!

Between celebrating local culture and artists to enjoying recreational trails and music downtown, Perry offers something for everyone to look forward to, no matter the season.

For more information about these and other events on the calendar visit PerryIAChamber.org or call the Perry Chamber of Commerce at (515) 465-4601.

JANUARY

YEAR-ROUND Handlebar Happy Hour Every Thursday Join this social gathering each week of the year from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at La Poste, 1219 Warford St., to celebrate with live music, art, food and community. laposteperry.com/ handlebar-happy-hour

FEBRUARY

BRR – Bike Ride to Rippey First Saturday in February BRR is a 24-mile, roundtrip bike ride from Perry to Rippey and back to Perry.

Known as the “Original WINTER Ride,” the annual bike ride continues regardless of the weather!

With the inaugural ride in 1978, this tradition is the Perry Chamber’s biggest fundraiser of the year and attracts thousands of riders to Perry from all over Iowa and the country. Preregistration begins months in advance, but day-of registration is also an option. PerryIAChamber.org/BRR or (515) 465-4601.

Chocolate Walk Second Saturday in February Ooo-la-la…Heavenly Chocolate! The Perry merchants host an annual Chocolate Walk on the Saturday before Valentine’s Day. Chocolate Walk participants purchase tickets in advance to sample a luscious chocolate treat at each participating store while visiting

Perry’s great array of shops and restaurants. PerryIAChamber.org/Chocolate-Walk or (515) 4654601 for tickets prior to the walk.

APRIL

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday before Easter Meet the Easter Bunny, collect eggs and candy and gather “Special Eggs” with prizes at Wiese Park starting at 10:30 a.m. Perry Parks & Recreation at (515) 465-5621.

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Spring Shopping Open Houses First Saturday in April (Tentative) Join local merchants in welcoming Spring! This event showcases new items in area retail businesses ranging from home goods to clothing and antiques to handmade art, including specials and sales.

PerryIAChamber.org or (515) 465-4601 Artisan Afternoons Saturdays, April through October. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This series features a different artist each week and explores the range of materials and techniques they use to create their work. Presented by Purple Star Studio at Mary Rose Collection, 1215 Warford Street. www.MaryRoseCollection.com

ANNUAL EVENTS MAY

Fiber Festival of Perry Second Saturday in May Featuring all forms of textile artworks, the Fiber Festival of Perry honors a tradition of fine craftsmanship. This event showcases Iowa artists who spin yarn, weave rugs, knit wearables and much more at the Hotel Pattee and Atelier at 1109. Fiber Festival of Perry on Facebook.

JUNE

Weekly Farmers’ Market June through September on Thursdays Locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, handcrafted items and much more abound at the open-air market in the heart of downtown Perry.

The market is located on 2nd Street (between Willis Avenue and Warford Street) with more than a dozen regular vendors plus another dozen occasional vendors. The market takes place from

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Thursday, rain or shine. Visitors also can enjoy extended hours at several downtown shops.

Watch for the market’s monthly special events, such as Health and Wellness Night, Public Safety Night, Backto-School Night and Public Works Night. Special “off-season” markets are scheduled in the spring, fall and winter. PerryIA.org/farmers-market or (515) 465-4601.

Kids’ Fest First Saturday in June.

Enjoy games, activities and fun for the whole family at the Perry Public Library for the official kick-off for their Summer Reading Program and activities. Perry.lib.ia.us or (515) 4653569.

Friday Fest First Friday in June Bring a picnic basket, cooler, lawn chairs and yard games to enjoy free,

live music at the Pattee Park Band Shell from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Food vendors and kids’ activities make for a fun, family friendly event to kick off the summer. PerryIAChamber.org or (515) 465-4601.

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ANNUAL EVENTS JULY

Perry’s Fourth of July Celebration July 4 Perry’s annual patriotic celebration begins with a 2-mile long parade along Willis Avenue at 10 a.m. and ends with live music at the Pattee Park Band Shell at 6p.m., followed by a fireworks finale at dusk.

Throughout the day, family friendly activities include food and craft vendors at Pattee Park, plus water fights and kids’ games.

PerryIAChamber.org/july-4thcelebration or (515) 465-4601.

Perry Fine Arts Musical Extravaganza & Ice Cream Social July 4 This more than four-decades-old tradition includes live entertainment

in the air-conditioned First United Methodist Church, 1100 3rd St., at 2 p.m. The event is followed by an ice cream social open to all, with just a free-will donation. Perry Fine Arts at (515) 465-5139

AUGUST

Friday Fest First Friday in August Bring a picnic basket, cooler, lawn chairs and yard games to enjoy free, live music at the Pattee Park Band Shell from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Food vendors and kids’ activities make for a fun, family friendly event to cap off the summer. PerryIAChamber.org (515) 465-4601.

Highway 141 Garage Sale First Friday/Saturday of August From Grimes to Sloan, the towns, residents and businesses along

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Highway 141 combine efforts for a full weekend of more than 170 miles of “great garage sales, countless bargains and hidden treasures just waiting to be found” on the first full weekend of August. Hwy 1414 Garage Sale Association at 141sale. org !Viva Perry! Latino Fest Fourth Saturday in August Celebrating the rich culture and heritage of many Perry residents, the Latino Festival is coordinated by Hispanics United for Perry and includes a parade at 11 a.m., dance performances, live music, food vendors and more from noon to 7 p.m. at the band shell at Pattee Park. Hispanics United for Perry at hupperryiowa@gmail.com or (515) 490-2298.

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ANNUAL EVENTS SEPTEMBER

Art Harvest Tour Last Full Weekend in September A self-guided tour of a dozen artist studios within a 90-mile loop and scenic drive through the Des Moines River Valley, the Art Harvest Tour is coordinated by Art on the Prairie.

Local artists open their work spaces for the weekend for a behind-the-scene peak into where they create. From historic downtown galleries to country lane home studios, the stops are as unique as the artistic styles they host – including three stops right in downtown Perry! www.ArtonthePrairie.org

OCTOBER

Perry Fine Arts Performance Series October to April The Perry Fine Arts Committee hosts monthly performances at the Perry Performing Arts Center at the Perry High School.

All performances are open to the public, with free will donations accepted. Performances range from dance to opera, orchestra to jazz bands and more. The first event is a performance at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 2022, by The Bus Boys, an acoustic jam trio from Winona, Minnesota. Perry Fine Arts at (515) 465-5139.

Spooktacular Downtown Walk Last Friday in October Perry’s Downtown Historic District closes along 2nd Street from Willis Avenue to Pattee Street to provide a safe trickor-treating walk for hundreds of children, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., thanks to area businesses and organizations participating in the event. PerryIAChamber.org or (515) 465-4601.

Safe and Healthy Halloween at Dallas County Hospital Last Friday in October Enjoy an evening of safe and healthy trick-or-treating through the halls of Dallas County Hospital from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. With an array of giveaways, events and prices, you are sure to enjoy this one-of-a-kind Halloween experience. Dallas County Hospital at (515) 465-7516.

City-wide Trick or Treating Last Friday in October If Spooktacular and the Safe and Healthy Halloween events aren’t enough, look for homes with their lights on around town, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to take your little goblins to collect their holiday treats.

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NOVEMBER

Veterans Day Perry High School hosts an Annual Veterans Day Celebration that includes a presentation, assembly and luncheon. Programs are open to the public. RSVP requested for the luncheon.

Perry High School at (515) 465-3503.

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Lighted Parade and Holiday Celebration Friday after Thanksgiving Truly a sight to see: lighted parade floats circle the downtown and illuminate the streets to kick off the holiday season. Carolers share holiday cheer with those awaiting the parade, and Santa visits with youngsters afterwards. PerryIAChamber.org or (515) 465-4601.

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ANNUAL EVENTS Art on the Prairie at Downtown Venues, Hotel Pattee, LaPoste, Town/ Craft, Security Bank Building, Studio on Second, Betsy Peterson Designs, Carnegie Library Museum, and Perry Public Library Second Weekend in November Downtown Perry comes to life with more than 100 Iowa artists, writers and musicians displaying, demonstrating and performing in multiple buildings in Perry’s Downtown Historic and Cultural District. Thousands of visitors come to town for this annual festival. The historic buildings provide a unique backdrop for a one-of-a-kind indoor art show that also is a self-guided tour of some of Perry’s most iconic sites. ARTonthePrairie.org.

Small Business Saturday Saturday after Thanksgiving Downtown retail shops host their own holiday open houses throughout the

Las Posados Before Christmas Las Posadas, “the passage,” is a traditional Hispanic Christmas celebration that re-enacts Joseph and Mary’s search to find room at the inn for the baby Jesus to be born. Procession starts at First Christian Church at 6 p.m. followed by Fiesta. Hispanics United for Perry at hupperryiowa@ gmail.com or (515) 490-2298.

holiday season, but Small Business Saturday is a national movement to celebrate, promote and support small businesses with their very own shopping event. This is a perfect time to find holiday gifts while also enjoying refreshments, specials and door prizes.

PerryIAChamber.org or (515) 4654601.

DECEMBER

A Tuba Christmas in Honor of Bill Bell Second Saturday in December The Perry Fine Arts Committee hosts A Tuba Christmas in Honor of Bill Bell. This event is in the tradition of the popular Tuba Day celebration founded in 1977. The program at the First United Methodist Church includes a rehearsal followed by a public performance. Perry Fine Arts at (515) 465-5139.

Free Community Christmas Dinner December 25 Open to all, this holiday meal is free to the community, thanks to generous donations. Local residents volunteer time and donate goods to make this event one where people can share in food, fellowship and the holiday spirit.

Please join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Perry Elks Lodge on Christmas Day. For more information or to volunteer, call (515) 465-3740.

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Perry Community School District 1102 Willis Avenue Suite 200, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4656 www.Perry.k12.ia.us

City of Perry* 1102 Willis Avenue Suite 300, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2481 www.PerryIA.org

Perry Elementary School 1600 8th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5656 www.Perry.k12.ia.us

McCreary Community Building 1800 Pattee Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5621 http://PerryRec.activityreg.com

Perry Middle School 1200 18th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3531 www.Perry.k12.ia.us

Perry Fire Department 908 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4285 www.PerryIA.org/Public-Safety.html

Perry High School 1200 18th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3503 www.Perry.k12.ia.us

Perry Police Department 908 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4636 www.PerryIA.org/Public-Safety.html

St. Patrick Catholic School 1302 5th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4387 www.StPatricks-Perry-ia.org

Perry Public Library 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3569 www.Perry.lib.ia.us Carnegie Library Museum 1123 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7713 PerryIA.org/carnegie-library-museum. html

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Perry Chamber of Commerce 1124 Willis Avenue Suite A, PO Box 472 Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4601 www.PerryChamberIA.org Perry Economic Development www.PerryIA.org/Perry-EconomicDevelopment-Inc.html Nudgers Inc 1316 2nd Street Suite C, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 229-9085 https://nudgersinc.weebly.com

EDUCATION DMACC 1011 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 428-8100 www.DMACC.edu/Perry ISU Extension & Outreach - Dallas County 28059 Fairground Rd, Adel, IA 50003 (515) 993-4281 www.Extension.IAState.edu/Dallas

CIVIC / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & CHURCHES CHURCHES Christ Lutheran Church 22952 141st Drive, Bouton, IA 50039 (515) 676-2289 Facebook.com/CLCBouton Crossroads Church 2810 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5478 www.Crossroads4U.net First Baptist Church 1220 4th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4669 www.FBCPerryIA.org First Christian Church 1224 Lucinda Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2215 www.PerryFCC.org First Presbyterian Church 1323 4th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3168 Facebook.com/FPCPerryIA First United Methodist Church 1100 3rd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4178 www.iaumc.org/churchdetail/462005 Heartland Church of Christ 14417 J Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2107

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St. Patrick Catholic Church 1312 3rd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4387 www.StPatsPerry.com Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 2715 Iowa Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3272 Facebook.com/ TrinityLutheranChurchPerry

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Elks Lodge #407 2823 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3791 Facebook.com/perryiowaelks407 Perry Alano Club 1211/1213 Lucinda Street, Perry, IA 50220 www.PerryAlanoClub.org Perry Rotary Club PO Box 1, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 669-4011 https://Rotary6000.org/ClubInfo/Perry

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Art on the Prairie PO Box 733, Perry, IA 50220 www.ArtonthePrairie.org Dallas County Habitat for Humanity 2200 E. Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50303 (515) 238-5785 https://DallasCountyHabitat.org Friends of the Perry Library 1101 Willis, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3569 www.Perry.lib.ia.us Hispanics United For Perry HUP Facebook.com/HUP-104486667890689 Hometown Heritage 1123 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7713 www.HometownHeritage.org Perry Fine Arts 1100 3rd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5139 Perry Fire Fighter Association 906 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4633 Relay For Life Dallas County 1717 Ingersoll Avenue Suite 111, Des Moines, IA 50309 1-800-227-2345

MEMBER DIRECTORY DINING BARS / BREWERIES / SPORTS BARS The Proletariat 1213 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 447-0687 Facebook.com/theproletariatbar Tin Pig Tavern 1201 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-0044 www.TinPigTavern.com

COFFEE / ICE CREAM / SPECIALTY DINING Perry Perk 1201 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 897-8035 www.Perryperkcoffee.com The Lazy Goose Boba Tea & Ice Cream 1014 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-6639 Facebook.com/TheLazyGoose BobaTeaandFrozenYogurt

RESTAURANTS Bett and Bev’s BBQ 408 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-6999 www.BettandBevs.com Casa De Oro 1211 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-8808 www.CasaDeOroPerry.com Common Wealth Provisions 1215 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-6200 Mandarin Cafe 1117 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2080 Facebook.com/MandarinCafePerry

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Perry Family Dentistry 1020 Otley Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3501 www.PerryFamilyDentistryIowa.com

Children and Families of Iowa Connect 2 Careers 1111 University, Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 288-1981 www.CFIowa.org

SENIOR LIVING

New Opportunities Inc 2816 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5185 www.NewOpp.org

Perry Lutheran Homes - Eden Acres Campus* 1300 28th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5316 www.PerryLutheranHomes.org

Perry Area Emergency Food Pantry 3112 E. Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 570-2975

Perry Lutheran Homes - Kings Garden Campus* 2323 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5342 www.PerryLutheranHomes.org

Perry Child Development Center 920 18th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2522 ZION Integrated Behavioral Health Services 1316 2nd Street Suite A Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-9310 www.ZionIowa.org

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE 21st Century Rehab P.C. 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7672 www.21stCenturyRehab.com Dallas County Hospital & Family Medicine Clinics* 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3547 www.DallasCoHospital.org DCH Family Medicine Clinic Perry 616 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3553 www.DallasCoHospital.org

Newbury Living - Hamlin Bell Apartments 2023 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 238-0271 www.HamlinBell.com

Perry Lutheran Homes - Spring Valley Campus* 501 12th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7500 www.PerryLutheranHomes.org

HOSPITALITY EVENT VENUES La Poste 1219 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220 www.LaPostePerry.com Studio on Second 1218 Second Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 201-3287

LODGING Hotel Pattee* 1112 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3511 www.HotelPattee.com Super 8 701 26th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5653 www.Super8.com

Oasis Restaurant 1223 Otley Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4022

EveryStep Hospice 610 10th Street Suite 100, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4705 www.EveryStep.org

Pizza Hut 2812 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5666

Eye Care Associates LLC 1313 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4203 http://eyecare-associates.com

A Kings Throne Portable Restrooms and Septic Service 3921 Delaware Ave Suite #6, Des Moines, IA 50313 (515) 288-5464 www.AKingsThrone.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BANKS / CREDIT UNIONS First Interstate Bank* 1111 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3187 www.FirstInterstate.com Raccoon Valley Bank* 1202 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3521 www.RaccoonValleyBank.com The Family Credit Union* 720 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (563) 388-8328 www.FamilyCU.com Wells Fargo Bank* 1224 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7310 www.WellsFargo.com

CONSULTING / ENGINEERING Bolton and Menk* 1519 Baltimore Dr, Ames, IA 50010 (515) 233-6100

FINANCIAL / ACCOUNTING Edward Jones 1205 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5336 www.EdwardJones.com

INSURANCE Bernie Lowe & Associates, Inc.* 615 Horseshoe Drive Suite G, Grinnell, IA 50112 (641) 260-8301 www.BernieLowe.com Farm Bureau Financial Services – David Finneseth 1009 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2005 https://DavidFinneseth.FBFSAgents.com Lynn Hulgan Insurance Agency Inc. State Farm 1316 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3862 www.HulganTeam.com TrueNorth Companies 1106 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4686 www.TrueNorthCompanies.com

LEGAL SERVICES Finneseth, Dalen, & Powell, PLC 1401 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4641 www.FDPLawFirm.com Spellman & McDevitt Law Firm 1220 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2571 www.SpellmanMcDevitt.com

REAL ESTATE / HOUSING

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Zack Cregeen - Re/Max Torres Team 905 W Bridge Road, Polk City, IA 50226 (515) 291-3728 www.SellingCentralIA.com

RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Perry Grand 3 Theatres 1312 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4262 www.SpotlightMovies.com Walter Aviation Inc. 14381 Galveston Court, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3970 www.WalterAviation.com

FITNESS / RECREATION Perry Golf & Country Club 352 330th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3852 http://www.PerryIAGolf.com Perry Little League PO Box 711, Perry, IA 50220 Facebook.com/PerryLittleLeague PGSA - Perry Girls Softball Association Facebook.com/ PerryGirlsSoftballAssociation

Generations Wealth Advisors 1126 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-9843 www.GenWealthAdvisors.com

Kading Properties Kading Street & William Road, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 276-9384 www.KadingProperties.com

Raccoon River Valley Trail Association 14581 K Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3577 www.RaccoonRiverValleyTrail.org

Meriwether Wilson & Company* 1307 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3591 www.Meriwether.cpa

Newbury Living - Willis Avenue Apartments 913 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 238-0271 www.WillisAvenue.com

Showtime Dance & Tumbling Studio 1108 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5018 www.ShowtimeDanceAndTumbling.com

Funeral & Cremation Services Carris Funeral Home 1721 Park Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-8100 www.CarrisFuneralHome.com

Perrywood Apartments 3307 McKinley Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 221-8176 www.PerrywoodApartments.com

Snap Fitness 509 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2848 www.SnapFitness.com/us/gyms/Perry-IA

Hastings Funeral Home 1417 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4691 www.HastingsFuneralHomes.com Murdock Funeral Home 1420 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2974 www.MurdockFuneralHome.net

RE/MAX Precision 900 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 223-9492 www.remax.com Wayde Burkhart - Re/Max Precision 805 Main Street, Adel, IA 50003 (515) 770-3895 www.remax.com/real-estate-agents/ wayde-burkhart-adel-ia/102160430

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Thirsty Pigs Mobile Event Co Madrid, IA (515) 203-0773 Facebook.com/ThirstyPigs Whiterock Conservancy 1436 Hwy 141, Coon Rapids, IA 50058 (712) 790-8221 www.WhiterockConservancy.org

MEMBER DIRECTORY SERVICE & INDUSTRY ANIMAL CARE Perry Paw Spa 2924 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 240-9668 Facebook.com/PerryPawSpa Raccoon River Pet Rescue 14360 Ivy Place, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-1800 www.RaccoonRiverPetRescue.com Veterinary Medical Associates PC 2821 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3581 www.VetMedAssoc.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT / CONSTRUCTION Affordable Quality Roofing 16906 H Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4614 www.AffordableQualityExteriors.com Concrete Supply, Inc 5550 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50316 (515) 223-4222 www.CentralIowaReadyMix.com Harland Concrete 13401 M Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 979-2489 www.HarlandConcrete.com

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Progressive Foundry* 1518 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5697 www.ProgressiveFoundry.com Tyson Foods* 13500 I Court, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5363 www.Tyson.com Wiese Industries, Inc 1501 5th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-9854 www.WieseIndustries.com

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AUTOMOTIVE

Hulgan Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical 801 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3030

4 Seasons Car Wash & Mini Storage 3001 E Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5651 www.PetersServiceCenter.com

Dallas County News (515) 465-4666 www.AdelNews.com

Javier Construction LLC 15591 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 250-2805

Graphics2U 2710 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4271 www.Graphics2U.com

Clean Works Auto Wash & Clean Paws Pet Wash 1201 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 480-5261 www.CleanWorksAutoWash.com Conrad Body Shop 2723 Warford, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 979-0395 Perry Washall 1121 First Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5651 www.PetersServiceCenter.com

Midwest Poly Coatings Plus 1324 Dewey Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 422-4198 No Lawn Left Behind 12813 K Drive, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 419-1391 www.NoLawnLeftBehind.com Perry Paint & Glass 1216 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4472 www.PerryPaintandGlass.com

Quality Auto and Body 2633 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5597 Facebook.com/QualityAutoandBody

Quality Marble & Tile* 1830 SE Princeton Dr, Suite W, Grimes, IA 50111 (515) 986-5222 www.QualityMarbleandTile.com

West End Car Wash 301 West Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5651 www.PetersServiceCenter.com

Walton Tree Service 915 Cornwall Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 212-0421 www.WaltonTreeService.com

EQUIPMENT / SALES

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION

McKee Auto 400 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3564 www.McKeeRV.com Van Wall Equipment* 22728 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5681 www.VanWall.com

Raccoon Valley Radio KDLS* 22562 141st Drive, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5357 www.RaccoonValleyRadio.com The Perry Chief (515) 465-4666 www.ThePerryChief.com

PERSONAL CARE / BEAUTY It’s Hair 1222 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4544 Facebook.com/ItsHairPerry Perry Barber Shop 1220 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 238-7807 www.PerryBarberShop.com

UTILITIES / TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Osmundson Mfg. Co.* 16082 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3545 www.Osmundson.com

Access Systems 955 S.E. Olson Drive, Waukee, IA 50263 (515) 987-6227 www.AccessSystems.com

Percival Scientific, Inc* 505 Research Drive, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-9363 www.Percival-Scientific.com

Alliant Energy* 1284 XE Place, Ames, IA 50014 1-800-ALLIANT www.AlliantEnergy.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Cricket Wireless 524 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5672 www.CricketWireless.com ITC Midwest* 504 Research Drive, Perry, IA 50220 (319) 364-6600 www.ITCTransCo.com Metro Waste Authority 2499 337th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 244-0021 www.MWAToday.com MidAmerican Energy PO Box 657, Des Moines, IA 50306 (888) 427-5632 www.MidAmericanEnergy.com Minburn Communications* 100 S Main, Woodward, IA 50276 (515) 438-2200 www.MinburnComm.com Quick Oil 104 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4994 www.QuickOilCo.com US Cellular / Cellular Advantage 526 1st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-7883 www.CellAdvantage.com

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL ART GALLERIES & STUDIOS

Ben’s Five and Dime 1221 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4825 Facebook.com/Bens-Five-and-DimePerry-2186158431446993 Blonde Sisters Boutique 1122 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 491-5664 www.BlondeSistersBoutique.com New Hope Bargain Shoppe 912 Center Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2117 Facebook.com/NHBargainShoppe Susie’s Shop 1318 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 321-4786 www.SusiesShopPerry.com

FLOWER SHOPS / GREENHOUSES Harper Rose’s Floral and Gifts 503 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-6642 www.PerryFlowerShop.com Perry Flowers By Donna Jean 1305 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-6557 www.PerryFlowersByDonnaJean.com

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Casey’s General Store #2698 1308 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 965-6100 www.Caseys.com El Rey Market 210 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-0568 www.ElReyMarketPerry.com Fareway Stores, Inc* 1315 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3411 www.Fareway.com Hy-Vee Food* 1215 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5321 www.Hy-Vee.com Kwik Star 503 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 www.KwikTrip.com Oasis Market 921 Railroad Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4169 Peters Service Center 98 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5651 www.PetersServiceCenter.com

HOME / GARDEN

Perry Greenhouse and Supply 1620 Pattee Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-8671 Facebook.com/PerryGreenhouse

Harland Ace Hardware 1305 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-2177 www.HarlandInc.com

HOME DÉCOR / FURNISHINGS

Orscheln Farm & Home 401 First Ave Suite 401, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-5311 www.OrschelnFarmHome.com

Atelier at 1109 1109 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 www.Atelierat1109.com

Alice’s Haus Dresin LTD 924 Otley Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4750 www.AlicesHaus.com

Betsy Peterson Designs* 1121 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 657-1837 www.BetsyPetersonDesigns.com

Salvaged Soul 1114 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 708-1536 www.SalvagedSoulIowa.com

Mary Rose Collection* 1215 Warford Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-4222 www.MaryRoseCollection.com

The Scottish Fox 1118 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 971-3350 www.TheScottishFox.com

18th Street Design Co. 1515 18th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 318-0708 www.18StreetDesignCo.com

Purple Star Studio 1215 Warford, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 314-8445 Facebook.com/ThePurpleStarStudio

GROCERY / CONVENIENCE STORES

Mountain High JZ Coffee 1803 1st Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (641) 208-1894 www.MountainHighCoffee.com

Clothing / Department Stores Backwards Boutique 1124 2nd Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 642-0963 www.BackwardsBoutique.com

Bluejay Market 2810 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 310-9660 Facebook.com/BlueJayMarketPerry Casey’s General Store #26 2617 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 965-6100 www.Caseys.com

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Stokely Lumber 1040 26th Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 465-3571 www.stokelylumber.com

SPECIALTY RETAIL

Red Barn Farms 21593 141st Street, Perry, IA 50220 (515) 418-8239 Facebook.com/Red-BarnFarms-102849841111474

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Since 1954, Perry Economic Development has attracted businesses and advanced the economic well-being of Perry. Beyond attracting new business and jobs, the organization works to create a climate for existing industries to grow. As a catalyst for economic development, PED partners with the City of Perry and others to support sustainable growth and development of the city.

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Perry Economic Development is happy to work with organizations, agencies We value building partnerships and connecting clients and partners with the services and expertise to help them achieve their goals.

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Focus on Business

The Perry Commercial Park is comprised of nearly 12 acres located at the intersection of Willis Avenue and Highway 141 at the east edge of Perry. The park is a short 25-minute drive from Interstates 35 and 80, and only 40 minutes from downtown Des Moines.

Farm Credit Services of America anchors the park with its headquarters.

Growing Industry

The Perry Industrial Park includes over 150 acres certified for light industrial development. With an eye toward development and to address the building shortage in the region, PED has been proactive in developing shell buildings for lease or purchase. As a shovel-ready Certified Site, this established Research and Science Park has had all surveys completed and provides access to utility infrastructure.

Workforce Development

Workforce Development is a cornerstone of PED’s ongoing commitment to look for inventive ways to partner with DMACC Perry VanKirk Career Academy, Perry High School and Perry member companies to help address employment needs in the community. Hands-on programs prepare students for jobs in high demand careers in manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The efforts include PED-sponsored scholarships and mentoring.

Public/Private Partnership

The investment in Hotel Pattee and LaPoste by PED, the City of Perry, the Wiese Foundation and many PED member companies is a true example of the kind of partnership efforts that allow Perry to flourish. Through generous donations, PED was able to buy the historic hotel, as well as the event space, and is working to create sustainable operations while also preserving the integrity of the worldclass facilities.

Committee: President – Matt McDevitt | Vice President – Deb Lucht 2021-22 Executive Secretary – Eddie Diaz Treasurer – Monica Scheib Past President – Tom Burkgren

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Members: Dan Spellman | Scott Finneseth | Jason Levan | Terry Nielsen | Jon Peters Mike Van Houweling | Jackson VanKirk | Angela Mortoza | Jeff Huitt | David Finneseth 59

To learn more about us visit perryia.org/perry-economic-development-inc

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