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…
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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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Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Debra Marquart is a Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts & Scineces at Iowa State University. She teachers the MFA Program in Creativer Writing and Enviroment and serves as Iowa’s Poet Laureate and the Seniro Editor of Flyway: Journal of Writing & Enviroment. Marquart is the author of seven books. Her mst recent book, The Night…
Join Remy Lai, author of the 2021 Kids All Iowa Reads title “Pie in the Sky” for an hour of conversation via Zoom. Email [email protected] to receive the zoom link.
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
This party is all about reading, enjoying a good book without distractions of kids, dogs or spouses. Enjoy the view from our second level reading area. No registration required
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
This party is all about reading, enjoying a good book without distractions of kids, dogs or spouses. Enjoy the view from our second level reading area. No registration required.
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
This “book tasting” will feature the titles that our Readers’ Advisors have reviewed. This will be an open-house event, so pop in to enjoy a bit of everything.
“Philomena” is the book/movie choice this month. Our book discussion will be at the new YMCA at 8:45am and the movie screeningwill be at the Washington Public Library at 12:30pm. Call the library at 653-2726 to register
Washington Public Library
115 West Washington St., Washington, IA, United States
Authors Summer Lisk and John Bain are two local authors who’ve written their real-stories. They will be doing a reading/signing, along with answering questions on their work.