Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm (3/13/2023) - Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm This year’s Leadership Washington class members poses with sheep on Brayton Turner’s farm. This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life when it met on Wednesday, March 8th. The leadership program, sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, combined presentations…
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…
New Snow Ordinances The purpose of Washington’s snow emergency ordinance is to limit on-street parking during snow events and any declared snow emergency to give plows access to clear the entire street during winter storms. Washington City Ordinance 69.13 reads, “Upon the Mayor’s declaration of a snow emergency, persons shall comply with the…
Winter is here. Having vehicles off the street during snow storms makes it easier to plow and helps drainage when melting occurs. We are asking residents to please place garbage and recycling carts on the terrace if possible. When the City removes snow in the downtown area, the permanent signs read: No Parking from 10…
A special election will be held to fill the vacant Ward 2 Washington City Council seat. The special election will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The polling place on Tuesday, February 14, is the First Assembly of God, 1602 East Washington St., Washington. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
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…
December 8, 2022 Re: Woodlawn Cemetery Gate and Shelter project A project was recently completed on one of the City of Washington’s features that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places – the Woodlawn Cemetery Shelter and Gates. On December 5, 2022, the Washington Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in recognition…
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