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              To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo

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              News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
              Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community (3/26/2025) - Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington…



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              Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
              Heart of Main Street Awards (3/13/2025) - The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual…


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    • Welcome to Washington
          • Worship
          • Education + Childcare
          • Healthcare
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          • Organizations
          • Utilities + Services

          •  


          • Meeting + Wedding Facilities


          • Event Calendar


          • Youth Programs


          • Farmer's Market


          • Join a Club

    • Experience Our Town
      • Community Calendar
            • May 10
              citywide garage sale
              All day

              Washington City Wide Garage Sale

              May 10
              8:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series

              Tree Giveaway

              May 10
              10:00 am - 12:00 pm

              Washington Writers’ Workshop

              View Calendar

               

            • Summer Youth Programs

              Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!

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

      • Summer Youth Programs
        • The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.

          Check them out!

      • Special Events + Festivals
            • Spring
              • Craft Fair: Spring Edition
              • Washington Farmers’ Market
            • Summer
              • Summer Youth Programs
              • Thursday Night Live Summer Concert Series
              • Washington Ridiculous Days
              • Chamber Golf Fun Days
            • Fall
              • Craft Fair: Fall Edition
              • Choctoberfest
              • Oktoberfest Golf Tournament: Birdies, Beers & Brats
            • Winter
              • Think Big, Shop Small
              • Washington Wonderland Events
              • 29th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
              • Breakfast with Santa
              • Santa’s House
              • Candlelight Tour of Homes & Washington Wonderland
              • Washington Business Partnership Annual 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
      • 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 Staff & Board of Directors
            • Leadership Washington
          • Building Grants
            • Washington Incentive Fund (WIF)
            • Downtown Investment Grants (DIG)
            • IEDA & Main Street Iowa Grant Opportunities
          • 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
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            • Tree Beautification Committee
          • City Council + Mayor
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            • 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

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              • Alive After 5
              • Leadership Washington
              • Chamber Golf Fun Days
              • Legislative Involvement
              • Chamber Awards
              • Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner
              • Educator Appreciation Breakfast/Teacher Night Out
            • Contact the Chamber
            • Chamber of Commerce

              News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
              Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community (3/26/2025) - Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington…



            • Become a Member


            • Volunteer with Us!


            • Chamber Bucks


            • Contact the Chamber

      • Main Street Washington
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            • Lights of Love Memorial Trees
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              Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
              Heart of Main Street Awards (3/13/2025) - The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual…


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            • Volunteer with Us


            • Donate with
              Amazon Smile


            • Contact Main Street

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Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025

April 10, 2025

Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there…

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Heart of Main Street Awards

March 13, 2025

The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on…

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Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025

January 24, 2025

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a…

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Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News!

November 8, 2024

New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year…

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July in Downtown Washington

July 12, 2024

What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our…

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The lowdown on Downtown Washington

June 11, 2024

What’s New Triple M Nutrition has moved! Stop in to see Maddie at her new location…

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Red Carpet Celebration for HOMEgirl Realty and Stairway to the Stars!

Red Carpet Recap, Farmers’ Market, and Upcoming Events!

May 17, 2024

Red Carpet Celebration for HOMEgirl Realty and Stairway to the Stars! This past Tuesday, Main…

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This week in Downtown Washington

May 14, 2024

Visit Downtown Washington this week for markets, celebrations, festivals & special deals! Join us at…

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A Trio of Celebrations Hits Washington!

May 10, 2024

Grand Opening Extravaganza: GunnySac Designs Hits Main Street Washington! Last Friday (May 3rd), Main Street…

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Historic Downtown Washington Seek & Find

April 29, 2024

May is Historic Preservation Month! In the heart of Washington, Iowa, is our historical downtown…

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Main Street Iowa visits Downtown Washington

April 4, 2024

Main Street Washington had a special visit on Tuesday (April 2nd) from Carol Lilly, a…

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Greater Washington Business Partnership’s Annual Dinner 2024

April 2, 2024

The Greater Washington Business Partnership (GWBP) annual dinner was hosted last Monday, March 25th, at…

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Mark your calendars!

January 18, 2024

Wondering what Main Street Washington will be up to in 2024? Here’s the year at…

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SNOW – ceremony & parade

November 25, 2023

We can’t wait for the 28th Annual Lighted Parade tonight! Please park off the square…

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SNOW this Saturday!

November 21, 2023

Main Street Washington is getting ready for lots of SNOW in Washington THIS Saturday! Start…

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Record Number of Memorial Trees

November 9, 2023

Main Street Washington would like to thank everyone who purchased a Lights of Love Memorial…

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Trick or Treat Around the Square

October 31, 2023

Come to Downtown Washington with your little monsters TONIGHT for Trick or Treat Around the…

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Historic DT Tours Success!

October 24, 2023

The Historic Downtown Walking Tours have wrapped up for 2023! We learned about Pythias &…

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Lights of Love Trees Available Now!

October 13, 2023

Lights of Love Memorial Trees are available! Honor or memorialize your loved one this holiday…

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Downtown historic tours this weekend!

October 11, 2023

This Sunday, October 15th, will be the first of two days of Downtown Historic Tours!…

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Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in Downtown Washington

September 15, 2023

Junkin Sister’s Fall Shop Hop in happening NOW! Today and tomorrow, participating stores will be…

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Fall is Coming Fast!

August 23, 2023

Fall might not start until September 23rd and it might be 100 degrees outside right…

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Wine & Dine for MSW

August 23, 2023

Cafe Dodici will be donating a portion of their proceeds from lunch, dinner & takeout…

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Tote Bag Tuesdays for Exclusive Sales!

August 16, 2023

Shopping in Downtown Washington just got even better! Stores in Historic Downtown Washington are now…

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Downtown Investment Grants Awarded

August 14, 2023

Earlier this year, Downtown Investment Grants (DIG) totaling $100,000 were awarded to two building projects…

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DIG is Open

April 4, 2023

DIG (Downtown Investment Grant) is OPEN! The goal of this program is to encourage remodeling…

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Love Local Tees Available!

April 4, 2023

Supporting all things local is what we love the most and now Boho Bailey Boutique…

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MSW Adult Easter Egg Hunt

April 4, 2023

Main Street invites you to shop Downtown Washington April 6th-8th during the Adult Easter Egg…

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Greater Washington Business Partnership Announces Winners of 2022 Awards

March 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, IOWA — Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was…

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Main Street Washington receives $100,000 Challenge Grant for Koller + Plus, LLC Professional Project

November 7, 2022

November 3, 2022 – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced awards totaling $934,430 in Main Street Iowa…

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Main Street Washington Board Seeking Executive Director

August 2, 2022

The search is open for a new Main Street Washington Director. The Board of Directors…

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Main Street Washington Announces the Departure of Executive Director Sarah Grunewaldt

July 19, 2022

Finishing Up My Time at Main Street Washington After nearly a decade with Main Street…

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Ainsworth Playground

Washington County Child Care Study – We need your input

September 16, 2021

Parent, Provider and Employer Input Needed on Child Care in Washington County. WASHINGTON, IA (September…

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Washington Examines Great Places Program

September 16, 2020

A citizen committee has begun the examination of the Iowa Great Places program offered by…

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Changes coming to Washington Farmers’ Market

May 4, 2020

The Washington Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (WFMAC) is excited to start the season, but obviously…

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City + Governmental COVID-19 Resources

April 6, 2020

By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency…

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$10 for $50 Promotion

April 1, 2020

The City of Washington & Chamber of Commerce want to thank you for your interest…

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Local Business Impacts from Covid-19

March 18, 2020

Last updated 5/26/2020 @ 11:39 pm Below is a list of changes to business as…

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Red Carpet Rolled Out for Business Partnership Dinner

February 17, 2020

Red Carpet Rolled Out for Business Partnership Dinner Washington, IA–Walt Disney said, “Do what you…

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Jaz It Up is Creative Outlet for Aimee Enfield

January 20, 2020

Aimee Enfield was seeking a creative outlet. After working as a florist and in several…

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Events Make a Dreamy Washington Christmas Weekend

November 26, 2019

“For Immediate Release” Events Make a Dreamy Washington Christmas Weekend Washington, Iowa  —  November 21,…

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Main Street Mondays: Marshall’s Furniture & Flooring

March 21, 2019

On today’s episode I’m joined by Mike Driscoll at Marshall’s Furniture & Flooring talking about his family’s long history…

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Main Street Monday: Dodici’s Shop

March 21, 2019

On today’s episode of Main Street Monday we’re visiting with Isabella Santoro manager of Dodici’s Shop about the shop,…

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