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 County’s diverse agricultural industry. The event began at Dallmeyer Hall at the Washington County Extension Office, with attendees traveling by bus to various farms and…
Annual Dinner Recap and Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year (3/10/2025) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the RiversideCasino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Almost 300 attendees gathered to enjoy a social hour, dinner and a program highlighting the organizational accomplishments…
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 Awards went to TWO very deserving volunteers: Wilson Leppert & Jena Steele while the Heart of Main Street Business Award went to LUX Suites! Jena…
Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025 (1/24/2025) - Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a year full of growth and celebration across Downtown Washington, and we cannot express how grateful we are for our amazing community! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 2024 Rundown for MSW: 700+ Volunteer Hours (Worth $21,000+)! 19 MSW Events…
This annual En Plein Aire painting event is scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 9, 10, & 11, 2023 in Washington. Artists from Iowa who love painting out-of-doors may be seen creating their impression of our town all three days. At 1 pm on Sunday, June 11, artists turn in their work for judging.…
This annual En Plein Aire painting event is scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 9, 10, & 11, 2023 in Washington. Artists from Iowa who love painting out-of-doors may be seen creating their impression of our town all three days. At 1 pm on Sunday, June 11, artists turn in their work for judging.…
Holding a reception for Gentlemen's Wall on August 11.
This informal concert will start at noon and last for 45 minutes with a few questions afterwards. Anna Chen, Doctoral student at the University of Iowa, will be playing music from Women Composers.
Holding an artist reception on September 29.
This Basic Vehicle Maintenance series is geared toward women wanting to learn to be independent in their car care. Our Instructor will take the mystery out of vehicle maintenance, and put the control into your hands. Hands on learning in Kirkwood’s state-of-the-art Automotive Lab will teach you how to jump start a car battery safely,…
Holding an artist reception on November 10.
Celebrate Fiber Arts February and join us for an exciting program that asks “How do you express experiences through Fiber Arts?”. Marykay Hymes will be sharing an eclectic exhibition of quilted art pieces inspired by journeys that have been shared in her book: “A Journey of 10,000 Stitches” currently under publication. From humorous tales to…
Celebrate Fiber Arts February and enjoy a Quilt Walk on three separate days around our lovely Washington square. You will proceed from the UP Church (209 East Main Street), to Art Domestique (118 South Iowa Avenue), to the Washington Public Library (115 West Washington Street) to view quilts by community artists and fiber artist Marykay…
Celebrate Fiber Arts February and enjoy a Quilt Walk on three separate days around our lovely Washington square. You will proceed from the UP Church (209 East Main Street), to Art Domestique (118 South Iowa Avenue), to the Washington Public Library (115 West Washington Street) to view quilts by community artists and fiber artist Marykay…
Celebrate Fiber Arts February and enjoy a Quilt Walk on three separate days around our lovely Washington square. You will proceed from the UP Church (209 East Main Street), to Art Domestique (118 South Iowa Avenue), to the Washington Public Library (115 West Washington Street) to view quilts by community artists and fiber artist Marykay…
The Washington Public Library's Photo Fest will feature Carli Robison, Mark Keedy and the Iowa City Camera Club. On March 29 they will give presentations on their work while the exhibition will be March and extending into April.
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