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.
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!
Washington Chamber’s Business & Citizen of Year Announced at the Annual Dinner(4/16/2024)-Washington Chamber of Commerce 205 West Main Street (319) 653-3272 Chamber.washingtoniowa.org [email protected] WASHINGTON, IOWA — Tuesday, March 26, 2024 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held March 25, at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of…
Leadership Washington Tours Washington County(4/15/2024)-PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/11/24 Erika Custer – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 10th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by retired teacher and local historian, Mike Zahs and Committee Member, Erika Custer (Washington…
A Trio of Celebrations Hits Washington!(5/10/2024)-Grand Opening Extravaganza: GunnySac Designs Hits Main Street Washington! Last Friday (May 3rd), Main Street Washington celebrated GunnySac Designs‘ grand opening with MSW’s first ever red carpet event! If you missed out, don’t worry! You can still come on down and meet Brandy and congratulate her on opening her first ever brick-and-mortar store! The…
Historic Downtown Washington Seek & Find(4/29/2024)-May is Historic Preservation Month! In the heart of Washington, Iowa, is our historical downtown district, which is jam-packed with historical structures and architectural sites dating all the way back to the 1830s! If you or your family are interested in learning about the architectural significance and history of downtown Washington, make sure to…
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Kewash Trail
D Avenue, Washington, IA, United States
The Kewash Half Marathon began in 2014 with only 70 runners. Over the next few years, the 5K & 10K Runs were added and each year our numbers grew. We now have over 400 runners coming from all over the United States to run in Washington, IA! The Kewash Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Run…
Sign up here! www.GetMeRegistered.com/MovementMayhem Early bird registration postmarked by July 29th $20 (t-shirt is guaranteed), Postmarked after July 29th or on race day $25 (t-shirt not guaranteed) Family of 4+ $15 per person by July 29th (one registration per participant please) dates above apply for t-shirt deadlines, Family of 4+ $20 per person postmarked after July…
Sunset Park
911 West Main St., Washington, IA, United States
Begins & Ends in the Lower Section of Sunset Park ▪Check-in - 8:00am ▪ Race - 9:00am Teams of family members and loved ones are encouraged to participate. This event is an opportunity for family members and friends to honor past and present loved ones. You're invited to submit 1-2 favorite photos of your loved…
Crooked Creek Christian Camp
2830 Coppock Road, Washington, IA, United States
We're excited to offer two paths this year, one for people who want the challenge of a Mud Run and another for people who want to spend a nice morning out walking in nature! Mud Run participants will experience the "wilds" of Crooked Creek as they climb through mud, cross the creek and encounter obstacles--some…