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!
Leadership Washington Hosts Economic Development & Finance Day(10/15/2024)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2024 Washington, Iowa – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Leadership Washington participants engaged in a full day of learning and networking focused on economic development and finance. The day’s events were hosted by MaryAnn White and Jessica Yoder, offering attendees an in-depth look at the economic drivers of Washington County.…
Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years!(9/16/2024)-Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the shotgun start, friends, family and, patrons gathered together for a ribbon cutting photo to celebrate this monumental occasion! Tournament was followed up by Live Music.…
Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News!(11/8/2024)-New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful logos for our organization, events and the downtown as a destination! There are only FIVE Lights of Love Memorial Trees left! Get yours today by…
July in Downtown Washington(7/12/2024)-What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to be on Main Street with some great ‘neighbors’ like Thrivent, WEDG & WCRF (and obviously, Greiner Buildings)! We will be celebrating with the whole building on Friday, August 2nd so mark your calendars…
Our calendar of events shows you what’s happening in Washington, Iowa, and surrounding communities!
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Businesses celebrating an anniversary, new ownership, added services, or anything your business may want to celebrate, let us know! We would love to set up an Alive After 5 and/or a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Interested in learning more? Contact us today!
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The 2020 Candidate Forum will take place on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 and Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. On Tuesday, October 6th, the forum will be held for local sheriff and county supervisor positions. On Wednesday, October 7th, the forum will be held for state legislators. To submit questions for the…
Washington City Hall
215 E Washington St, Washington, IA, United States
The Washington Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Candidate Forum that will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Washington City Hall in the Council Chambers for City Council Candidates for Ward 1-Bethany Vittetoe Glinsmann & Deran DeLong.
Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center
1111 S B Ave., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Primary Candidate Forum on Wednesday, May 25 at 5:30pm at the Washington Area Performing Arts Center (1111 S B Ave, Washington). Live stream the forum by clicking on the link below and entering this password. Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/WashCountyForum Passcode: Vote2022 Contested Races With Candidates Invited To Answer…
BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTERS AND FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE ON WHERE THESE BRIEFINGS WILL BE HELD! The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are…
Halcyon House
1015 South Iowa Ave., Washington, IA, United States
RSVP Encouraged The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are excited to announce a new format for our Legislative Briefings. The Washington County Legislative Briefings will be held on the second Friday of…
Washington County Hospital & Clinics
400 E Polk St., Washington, IA, United States
The new year is upon us, and with that comes opportunity for change. The Washington Chamber has been working with the two new legislators representing Washington County and we are excited to announce a new format for our Legislative Briefings. The Washington County Legislative Briefings will be held on the second Friday of the month…
Washington County Hospital & Clinics
400 E Polk St., Washington, IA, United States
The Washington County Legislative Briefings are held on the second Friday of the month from noon until 2 p.m. in the months of January – April. These briefings will be held at local businesses so that local leaders and community members can learn first-hand of the importance that the decisions being made across the state…
Join us on Friday, March 8th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at St James Elementary and Parish (602 W 2nd St).Guests can expect a light meal provided by St James Elementary (lent will be observed) and will have the opportunity…
Kalona Historical Village
715 D Ave., Kalona, IA, United States
Join us on Friday, April 12th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at the Kalona Historical Village (715 D Ave, Kalona). Guests can expect a light meal and will have the opportunity to ask questions and voice their concerns. 11:30am: Doors Open…