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Golf Cart / UTV Permits
Washington City Ordinance allows for the permitting of golf carts and utility trail vehicles for use on certain city streets. Vehicles shall not be operated or parked on city sidewalks…
Donations Keep K-9 Program Successful
The Washington Police Department K-9 program has a successful 30-year history of providing service to the community. The success of this program is due largely to the generous donations and…
Leadership Washington Gets Moving!
WASHINGTON—The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class dove into Health and Wellness on December 8, 2021. Leaders Casey Peck, Kelly Grout, Megan Hangartner, and Amy Kleese coordinated the group’s activities…
Child Care Market Analysis of Washington County – Key Findings.
The Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG) commissioned a child care market analysis to better understand the supply and demand for child-care and to gain insight to challenges experienced by parents…
Tour of Homes Celebrates 30 Years With A Country Twist
Tour of Homes Celebrates 30 Years With A Country Twist Washington, Iowa — November 24th, 2021 The Tour of Homes has 30 years of holiday cheer to celebrate this year. …
Iowa Wesleyan University Announces Gift to Strengthen Student Success Initiatives
Mount Pleasant, IA – November 9, 2021 — Iowa Wesleyan University announced a $240,000 gift from Steven ’83 and Jill Howe to fund initiatives to support the Student Success Center. The…
Leadership Washington Class Heads Back to School
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Washington class headed back to school on Wednesday, November 10 as they learned about the multiple educational facilities and opportunities in the Washington community.…
Gov. Reynolds Announces New Investments in Child Care
DES MOINES — Gov. Reynolds today announced several key initiatives to address Iowa’s child care shortage and advance the state’s continued economic recovery. Iowa leads the nation in the share…
2021 Washington Water Main Improvements Project
The 2021 Washington Water Main Improvement Project was developed as a result of an evaluation of the city’s water distribution system completed by the City of Washington in December of…
Leadership Washington Class Learns About Economic Development
WASHINGTON—Economic development and finance were the topics discussed by the Leadership Washington class when it met Wednesday, October 13 for Economic Development and Finance Day. Leaders Mary Ann White, Joe…
Keep Your Valuables Secure
The last few months the Police Department has taken multiple reports of thefts from vehicles. Missing items have included cash, credit/debit cards and handguns. Tips to prevent these thefts include:…
Creations by Char Seeking New Owner After Retirement
After spending a career teaching, crafting and running her own business, Char Andersen is ready to retire. She began her career teaching junior high art for 20 years. She found…
Washington County Child Care Study – We need your input
Parent, Provider and Employer Input Needed on Child Care in Washington County. WASHINGTON, IA (September 6th, 2021) — Child Care is a workforce/ business issue, not just a family issue!…
Alliant Energy named a Top Utility in Economic Development
For third consecutive year Site Selection magazine recognizes the company’s contributions to business development and job creation. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – September 2, 2021 – For the third year in…
Leadership Washington Program Begins New Year
WASHINGTON—Leadership Washington, a nine-month leadership program sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, kicked off another year Wednesday, September 8 with a new class of 25 members. The theme of…
Brinton Film Festival Set for July 30-31 in Ainsworth
AINSWORTH, IA—The Brinton Film Festival, Iowa’s longest-running film festival, will be held at the Ainsworth Opera House July 30 and 31. Historian Michael Zahs will be showing Brinton films and…