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Community Camera Program
One of the many Police Department – Community partnerships is our Community Camera Program. This program encourages Washington residents to register their home security/surveillance camera systems with the Police…
Washington Chamber Names Top Citizen and Business of the Year
The Washington Chamber of Commerce named Illa Earnest Citizen of the Year at the organization’s Annual Dinner held Monday, March 8. KCTC was named Business of the Year and Paneless…
Unc & Neph’s Now Offering Online Ordering
Unc and Neph’s at 1015 West Madison Street is a popular Washington restaurant offering a wide-ranging menu featuring everything from sandwiches to full meal options. It is owned by Dave…
City Hall- Police Building Project
The City Hall- Police Building Project is substantially complete as of October 2020, and staff is moved into their final locations. This was the completion of nearly 8 years of…
Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open in Washington
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 120 E. Jefferson St, in Washington on March 3. Franchise owners Kevin Schlutz and Michelle Hunt will…
Basten to head Washington State Bank
Washington State Bank’s board of directors is pleased to announce that upon the retirement of CEO and President Steve Bohn, Executive Vice-President Sue Basten will take the dual role. Bohn…
Ryan Shields Promoted to Washington State Bank Vice President
Washington State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Shields to Vice President/Loan Officer effective March 1st. Ryan began his career at the Bank in 2016 serving as…
WSB Mike Greiner Promoted to Executive Vice President
Washington State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Greiner to Executive Vice President/Senior Lender effective March 1st. Mike has been a lender with the Bank since 2011,…
Leadership Washington Class Tours Local Government Offices
The Leadership Washington Class met at Washington City hall early Wednesday morning February 10 and spent the rest of the day touring city and county government offices. Leaders included Jim…
Chamber Plans New Teacher Night Out Event
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Educator Breakfast Committee decided February 3 to add another event in addition to the Educator Appreciation Breakfast the Chamber holds in August as a back…
2021 West Buchanan/ Business Park Phase II Project
The City of Washington is preparing for a major project to create a paved route from Highway 1 to the southwest side of town, including Washington High School. This year’s…
Washington’s Leslie Allender Completes Goldman Sachs Business Class
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), along with Iowa’s 14 other community colleges, today announced the completion of the fourth Iowa class of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Leslie Allender…
Leadership Washington Learns About Local Businesses
Leadership Washington started a month late due to Covid concerns and had to skip the month of December altogether but got back on track January 13 with a full day…
Washington County Homebuyer Assistance Program 2021
January 9th, 2021 The Washington County Homebuyer Assistance Program helps home owners to address housing needs in our region. The Washington County Home Buyer Assistance (HBA) program aims to help…
Audia Named Washington County Economic Development Executive Director
The Board of Directors for Washington County Economic Development (WEDG) announced November 20th, 2020, the selection of Mary Audia as the new Executive Director. Audia took the reins in early…