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- Community Calendar
  - - - Sep 25
        
        September 18 - October 11
        
        Warm Up Washington, Coat Drive
        
        Sep 25
        
        September 18 - October 30
        
        Art Gallery by Susan Kessel
        
        Sep 25
        
        4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
        
        32nd Annual Rotary Grilled Pork Dinner
        
        View Calendar
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Special Events + Festivals
- Itineraries for Exploring
- 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
- 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
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
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Economic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Ghosts of Washington (9/20/2023) - WASHINGTON, IA – The Washington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a brand-new event unlike any other they have hosted in the past. On October 28 we are inviting…
        Leadership Washington Class Begins (9/18/2023) - On Wednesday, Sept 13th the Washington Leadership Class of 23-24 met for the first time to start their year off. They started the morning with an icebreaker welcoming all the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in Downtown Washington (9/15/2023) - Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in happening NOW! Today and tomorrow, participating stores will be open from 9a-6p. Stops E-S are in Washington with many of them located in our…
        Fall is Coming Fast! (8/23/2023) - Fall might not start until September 23rd and it might be 100 degrees outside right now but…Autumn is right around the corner and with it comes all manner of fun…
- WEDG

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Welcome to Washington
Experience Our Town
- Community Calendar
  - - - Sep 25
        
        September 18 - October 11
        
        Warm Up Washington, Coat Drive
        
        Sep 25
        
        September 18 - October 30
        
        Art Gallery by Susan Kessel
        
        Sep 25
        
        4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
        
        32nd Annual Rotary Grilled Pork Dinner
        
        View Calendar
    - - Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.
- Special Events + Festivals
- Itineraries for Exploring
- 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
- 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
    - Building Grants
  - - Economic Development
City Government
Economic Partners
- Chamber of Commerce
  - - - Chamber of Commerce
        
        Ghosts of Washington (9/20/2023) - WASHINGTON, IA – The Washington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a brand-new event unlike any other they have hosted in the past. On October 28 we are inviting…
        Leadership Washington Class Begins (9/18/2023) - On Wednesday, Sept 13th the Washington Leadership Class of 23-24 met for the first time to start their year off. They started the morning with an icebreaker welcoming all the…
- Main Street Washington
  - - - Main Street Washington
        
        Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in Downtown Washington (9/15/2023) - Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in happening NOW! Today and tomorrow, participating stores will be open from 9a-6p. Stops E-S are in Washington with many of them located in our…
        Fall is Coming Fast! (8/23/2023) - Fall might not start until September 23rd and it might be 100 degrees outside right now but…Autumn is right around the corner and with it comes all manner of fun…
- WEDG

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Phil Minino | Bazooka Farmstar -Past President

Board Term Expires: 2022
Address: 800 E 7th St
Washington

Phone: 319-653-5080
Cell Phone: 563-299-7893
Email: pminino@bazookafarmstar.com
Amy Kleese | United Presbyterian Home

Board Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Address: 1203 E Washington St
Washington

Cell Phone: 319-461-4559
Email: akleese@uphome.org
Matt Brown | CBI Bank & Trust – Treasurer

Board Term Expires: 2021
Address: PO Box 517
Washington

Phone: 319-653-2265
Cell Phone: 319-461-6916
Email: matthew.brown@cbibt.com
Diane Gallagher | Robert & Diane Gallagher Farm – President

Board Term Expires: 2023
Address: 2511 190th St
Washington

Phone: 319-653-2581
Cell Phone: 319-330-7677
Email: dpgallagher24@gmail.com

Chamber Board Members

Amy Kleese | United Presbyterian Home

Board Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Address: 1203 E Washington St
Washington

Cell Phone: 319-461-4559
Email: akleese@uphome.org
Greta Clemons | Washington County Hospital and Clinics

Board Term Expires: 2023
Address: 400 E Polk St
Washington

Phone: 319-653-5481
Cell Phone: 319-863-3920
Email: gclemons@wchc.org
Lee Iben I ActionCOACH Business Coaching-Vice President

Board Term Expires: 2022
Address: 2485 IA-92
Washington

Phone: 319-653-7213
Cell Phone: 319-359-8776
Email: leeiben@actioncoach.com
Jaron Rosien | JP’s 207 | Mayor

Board Term Expires: 2023
Address: 207 W Main St
Washington

Phone: 319-458-9181
Cell Phone: 319-321-5365
Email: jaron.jps207@gmail.com
Erik Buchholz | St. James School

Board Term Expires: 2021
Address: 1111 S B Ave
Washington

Phone: 319-653-2143
Cell Phone: 319-461-7743
Email: ebuchhol@washington.k12.ia.us
Samantha Meyer | Main Street Washington

Board Term Expires: (Ex-Officio)
Address: 205 W Main St
Washington

Phone: 319-653-3918
Email: sam@washingtoniowa.org
Mary Audia | WEDG

Board Term Expires: 2022 (Ex-Officio)
Address: 120 E Main St
Washington

Phone: 319-653-3942
Email: wedg@washingtoniowa.org
Patty Elliott | Elliott Realty Group

Board Term Expires: 2022
Address: 107 S Marion Ave
Washington

Phone: 319-653-6612
Cell Phone: 319-548-1576
Email: patty@elliottrealtygroup.com

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