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            • Jan 26 2023

              31st Annual Photo Exhibit by Lyle Moen & Nancy Rash

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              Gallery Talk with Carol Ray, Jan. 26th @ 11am

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              Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.

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              Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!

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              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.

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          Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.

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            • Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

              Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.

              Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)

              To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo

            • Mini Barn Quilt TShirt
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              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…



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              Main-Street-Challenge-Grant 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…


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    MENUMENU
    • Welcome to Washington
          • Worship
          • Education + Childcare
          • Healthcare
          • Real Estate + Rentals
          • Organizations
          • Utilities + Services

          •  


          • Meeting + Wedding Facilities


          • Event Calendar


          • Youth Programs


          • Farmer's Market


          • Join a Club

    • Experience Our Town
      • Community Calendar
            • Jan 26 2023

              31st Annual Photo Exhibit by Lyle Moen & Nancy Rash

              Washington Public Library
              Jan 26 2023

              Gallery Talk with Carol Ray, Jan. 26th @ 11am

              Washington Public Library
              No event found!

              View all Events >>>

            • Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.

      • Special Events + Festivals
            • Spring
              • Craft Fair: Spring Edition
              • Washington Farmers’ Market
            • Summer
              • Thursday Night Live
              • Summer Classic
                • Family Day
                • Ridiculous Days & Ag Day
                • Flightline Live
              • Movies on Main Street
              • Chamber Golf Tournaments
              • Artfest
              • Educator Appreciation Breakfast/Teacher Night Out
            • Fall
              • Craft Fair: Fall Edition
              • Choctoberfest
              • POSTPONED- Sip & Shop
              • Oktober Madness
              • Hocus Pocus in the Park
            • Winter
              • Think Big, Shop Small
              • Washington Snow Blitz
              • 27th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
              • Breakfast with Santa
              • Santa’s House
              • Candlelight Tour of Homes & Washington Wonderland
              • Washington Business Partnership Dinner
      • Itineraries for Exploring
            • Arts
            • Outdoorsy
            • Exercise/Fitness
            • Life & Family
            • Locally Made Goods
            • Off the Beaten Path
      • Places to Eat + Drink
            • A Taste of Washington

              Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.

              While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!

              Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!

      • Stores to Shop
        • Retail Therapy in Washington

          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.

      • Places to Stay
        • Stay in Washington, IA

          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.

      • Welcome To The Great Outdoors
            • Experience True Natural Beauty

              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.

      • Art, Music + Theatre
        • Immerse Yourself in the Arts

          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!

      • History + Museums
        • Where History Happens

          Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.

          Barn Quilt County Capital

      • Barn Quilt County Capital
            • Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

              Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.

              Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)

              To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo

            • Mini Barn Quilt TShirt
      • Washington State Theatre
            • World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

              Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.

    • News + Stories
    • Businesses + Resources
          • Start your Business!

            Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.

            Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.

          • Resources
            • Job Postings
            • Ribbon Cuttings
            • Workshops + Training
            • Commercial Real Estate
            • Chamber Board of Directors
            • Leadership Washington
          • Building Grants
            • Washington Incentive Fund (WIF)
            • Downtown Investment Grants (DIG)
            • Challenge Grant
          • Economic Development
            • Available Buildings & Sites
            • Major Employers of Washington County
            • Washington Business Park – Lots for Sale


          • Sponsor an Event


          • Find Meeting + Event Spaces


          • Business Member Directory


          • Job Postings

    • City Government
          • Administration
          • Police
          • Fire
          • Library
          • Parks And Recreation
            • Facilities
            • Pool
          • Airport
          • Cemetery
          • City Projects
          • Boards + Commissions
            • Airport Commission
            • Board of Adjustment
            • Historic Preservation Commission
            • Forestry Commission
            • Hotel/Motel Tax Committee
            • Washington Great Places Committee
            • Library Board of Trustees
            • Parks + Recreation Board
            • Planning + Zoning Commission
            • Tree Beautification Committee
          • City Council + Mayor
            • Agendas + Council Packets
            • City Ordinances
          • Public Works + Utilities
            • Water Utility Billing
            • Garbage + Recycling
            • Maintenance + Construction
            • Water Department
            • Wastewater Department + Dog Pound
            • Yard Waste
            • Streetlight Outages
          • Development Services
            • Building Permits
            • Zoning Maps
            • Rental Inspections
            • Pay a Permit Fee or Fine Online
            • Nuisance Abatement


          • Permits & Licenses


          • Residential Garbage


          • Pay Online


          • Contact City Staff

    • Economic Partners
      • Chamber of Commerce
            • Membership
            • Member Directory
            • Chamber Board of Directors
              • Staff
              • Ambassadors
              • Committees
              • Volunteers
            • Advertising + Sponsorships
            • Special Events + Festivals
              • Alive After 5
              • Leadership Washington
              • Chamber Golf Tournaments
              • Legislative Involvement
              • Chamber Awards
              • Washington Business Partnership Dinner
            • Contact the Chamber
            • Chamber of Commerce

              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…



            • Become a Member


            • Volunteer with Us!


            • Chamber Bucks


            • Contact the Chamber

      • Main Street Washington
            • About Main Street Washington
            • Main Street Approach
            • Services
            • Main Street Team
              • Investors
              • Volunteers
            • Washington Business Partnership Dinner
            • Lights of Love Memorial Trees
            • Contact Main Street
            • Main Street Washington

              Main-Street-Challenge-Grant 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…


            • Building Grants


            • Volunteer with Us


            • Donate with
              Amazon Smile


            • Contact Main Street

      • WEDG
            • Available Buildings & Sites
            • Washington Business Park – Lots for Sale
            • Local Incentives
            • Resources
              • Frequently Used Documents
            • Major Employers of Washington County
            • Community Profile
            • About Us WEDG
              • WEDG Investors
              • Board + Staff
              • Awards
            • Washington Business Partnership Dinner
            • Contact WEDG


            • Business + Resources


            • Washington Business Park


            • Utility Contacts


            • Contact WEDG

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Leadership Washington County History Day

The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class got to experience an once-in-a-lifetime tour around Washington…

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This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life…

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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…

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Washington historian Michael Zhas leads last year’s Leadership Washington’s  class through an Indian burial mound…

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Washington Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm

This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life …

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Chamber Comes Up with Safe New Christmas Activities

October 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leave it to the Washington Chamber…

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Wellness Park Project Underway

The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway.  This project will help…

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Zana Huber’s Vision Creates Unique Event Venue

Nestled in a beautiful rural setting near Lockridge on 300 acres in Jefferson County is…

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Washington IA — your go to place for a day of relaxing and photographing. Start…

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