Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
Scooter’s Coffee Opens First Location in Washington, IA(1/17/2023)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scooter’s Coffee Opens First Location in Washington, IA New Store to Celebrate with Grand Opening Event on January 27 Washington, IA, January 16, 2023 – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 321 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, Iowa. To…
Leadership Washington Participates in Health and Wellness Day(12/20/2022)-WASHINGTON, IA – Our 2022-2023 Leadership Washington class experienced a variety of health and wellness related offerings in town on Wednesday, Dec 14th. They started the day at the UP Home, where the dining staff provided a delicious breakfast. The class learned about many of the various health conditions that can affect the eyes by Dr. Megan…
Main Street Washington receives $100,000 Challenge Grant for Koller + Plus, LLC Professional Project(11/7/2022)-November 3, 2022 – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced awards totaling $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects, such as historic building rehabilitation and upper story renovations. “The Main Street Iowa Challenge grants have been instrumental in revitalizing Iowa’s historic main streets,” said Debi Durham, executive director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. “Reinvesting…
Main Street Washington Board Seeking Executive Director(8/2/2022)-The search is open for a new Main Street Washington Director. The Board of Directors is seeking a full-time dynamic, outgoing team-player to serve as the next Executive Director in Washington, Iowa. The program has been in existence since 2008 and has spurred over $15 million in development in the restoration and rehabilitation of downtown…
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced that 13 Iowa communities will receive the state’s support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture and history at the center of creative community development. The department designated new Iowa Great Places in Jefferson, Oskaloosa, Washington and Woodbine, and re-designated Appanoose County/Vermillion…
The City of Washington has a sidewalk replacement program that will cost-share the replacement of sidewalks in the right of way to eliminate trip hazards or ADA issues. This program is available to residential or commercial properties. To utilize the program you are required to get prior authorization from the City for the work. A…
City of Washington residents should contact the SEMCO Landfill regarding disposal of household hazardous waste. It is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The phone number is 319-456-6171. SEMCO Landfill is located at 29997 Highway 78 West, Richland, IA 52585. Additional information from SEMCO regarding hazardous waste…
Finishing Up My Time at Main Street Washington After nearly a decade with Main Street Washington, I wanted to let you know that I am finishing up my time with MSW in late August 2022. I leave on the best of terms with a solid Board and a great group of volunteers and community partners. After MSW, I’m taking…
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