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New Perry officer sworn in during council meeting

Perry City Council · July 31, 2026
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Summary

During mayor/council comments the council swore in a new Perry Police Department officer who repeated the official oath; the mayor also briefed the public on upcoming local events.

The council administered the oath of office to a newly appointed Perry Police Department officer during mayor and council comments. The officer verbally repeated the standard oath, including a commitment “to support the Constitution of the United States of America and the constitution of the state of Iowa” and to “discharge all the duties of the office of the Perry Police Department in Perry, Iowa.”

The mayor then reminded residents about upcoming events including RAGBRAI bike traffic through town and a second‑street block party planned for Friday. Council members encouraged residents to support local businesses through a Chamber‑sponsored “Perry passports” program and to be cautious on streets during the event.