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Brinton Film Festival Set for July 30-31 in Ainsworth
AINSWORTH, IA—The Brinton Film Festival, Iowa’s longest-running film festival, will be held at the Ainsworth…
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Leadership Washington Class Celebrates Graduation
WASHINGTON—July 14 was Graduation Day for the 2020-21 Leadership Washington class. Activities began at 8…
Wooden Wheel Vineyards 10th Anniversary Celebration
Wooden Wheel Vineyards is excited to announce our 10 year anniversary celebration happening July 17th,…
Investing in Iowa’s Child Care
The Department of Human Services is excited to announce the availability of the Investing in…
Leadership Washington County History Day
Washington historian Michael Zhas leads last year’s Leadership Washington’s class through an Indian burial mound…
Washington Summer Classic Offers Something for Everyone
There will be plenty of action in Washington the first week in June as the…
Leadership Washington Class Examines Local Education Opportunities
The Leadership Washington Class spent the day May 12 learning about all the educational opportunities…
Washington Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm
This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life …
Washington 4-H Hosts Fundraiser
Washington County 4-H will host a Pancakes & More Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 24 at the…
Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week in Washington County with Alive After 5 April 13th
Washington County Extension invites the community to celebrate Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week…
Unc & Neph’s Now Offering Online Ordering
Unc and Neph’s at 1015 West Madison Street is a popular Washington restaurant offering a…
Jersey Mike’s Subs to Open in Washington
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 120 E.…
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Announces 2 Grant Cycles for 2021
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has announced two grant cycles for 2021. A spring small…
Washington’s Leslie Allender Completes Goldman Sachs Business Class
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), along with Iowa’s 14 other community colleges, today announced…
The Chamber Wraps Up 2020 & Plans Event Lineup for 2021
December 18, 2020— The Chamber says thank you for your membership and support for 2020…
COVID-19 Testing in Southeast Iowa
The high demand for COVID-19 testing has required Washington County Hospital and Clinics to make…
Washington County Public Health Urges Careful Planning For This Holiday Season
Washington County, Iowa – The winter holidays are almost upon us, and this year the…
Washington County Families Save Thousands in Tuition Expenses in 2019-2020
Washington, IA—There are many ways high school students can earn college credit in high school…
Chamber Comes Up with Safe New Christmas Activities
October 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leave it to the Washington Chamber…
Jim Johnson Has Ink In His Blood
To say that Southeast Iowa Union Managing Editor Jim Johnson has a wealth of experience…
Wellness Park Project Underway
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help…
Leslie Allender | Goldman-Sachs Business Program
September 4th, 2020 Washington, IA–Leslie Allender, owner of Repurpose It and co-owner of Carson Plumbing…
For Heaven’s Sake Daycare Has Exciting News
We are pleased to be partnering with Iowa DHS to provide 25% discounts to “essential…
Vehicles Get the Full Detail at Car Doctor
When drivers in the Washington area have a “sick car”, they can take it to…
Archer Appliance CEO | Goldman-Sachs Business Program
Archer Appliance CEO Completes Goldman-Sachs Business Program Kevin Erpelding Kevin Erpelding, owner and CEO of…
Changes coming to Washington Farmers’ Market
The Washington Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee (WFMAC) is excited to start the season, but obviously…
Chamber Board Considers New Events to Replace Those Canceled by Virus
Chamber Board Considers New Events to Replace Those Canceled by Virus NEWS RELEASE (WASHINGTON, IA)…
Don’t Just Sit There-Join Washington’s First Chair-A-Thon
April 23, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Washington Chamber of Commerce and…
City + Governmental COVID-19 Resources
By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency…
Chamber of Commerce 2019 Citizen of the Year
Nancy Adrian Named Chamber Citizen of the Year WASHINGTON, IOWA (Date) — Nancy Adrian was…
An Evening of Improv-Washington’s Version of Saturday Night Live!
An Evening of Improv—Washington’s Version of Saturday Night Live! Washington Area Performing Arts and Events…
Red Carpet Rolled Out for Business Partnership Dinner
Red Carpet Rolled Out for Business Partnership Dinner Washington, IA–Walt Disney said, “Do what you…
Zana Huber’s Vision Creates Unique Event Venue
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting near Lockridge on 300 acres in Jefferson County is…
Jaz It Up is Creative Outlet for Aimee Enfield
Aimee Enfield was seeking a creative outlet. After working as a florist and in several…
Leadership Washington Business & Industry Day
Leadership Washington met Wednesday Jan 8th. They started off the morning at Jones Eden Funeral…
Patty Koller’s Work Makes Many People Happy
Patty Koller works hard to make people happy. And in her business, she helps to…
Mose Levy Co. Soon to See 4th Generation Leadership
By now most Washingtonians have driven past the Mose Levy Co. building many times. But…
Leadership Washington Moved by Kindness Closet
December 16th, 2019 Washington, IA–This year’s Leadership Washington class spent November and December learning about…
Events Make a Dreamy Washington Christmas Weekend
“For Immediate Release” Events Make a Dreamy Washington Christmas Weekend Washington, Iowa — November 21,…
Tour of Homes Offers Eclectic Selection of Homes
“For Immediate Release” Tour of Homes Offers Eclectic Selection of Homes Washington, Iowa — November…
New Daycare Facility Opening in Washington
For Heaven’s Sake Child Care Center is opening November 18, 2019 within the First Assembly…
Applications Open For LIHEAP Utility Assistance
The federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, opened on Friday to applicants…
Choctoberfest Brings Sweet Treats to Washington
Washington, Iowa — October 25, 2019 The Chamber hosted Choctoberfest for the first time downtown…
Training Opportunity for Washington Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is a great opportunity for business owners to…
Oktober Madness Begins in Washington
Washington, Iowa — September 30, 2019 The Chamber would like to announce our new Oktober…
Healthiest Communities
“WASHINGTON COUNTY IS the most common county name in the U.S. Thirty-one states have one –…
Your go to place for Photography
Washington IA — your go to place for a day of relaxing and photographing. Start…
Mystic Creations Soaps
Hi, my name is Amanda Goldsmith and I am the owner and creator of Mystic…
L.E.T.’s Center in Washington
The idea of the L.E.T.’s Center began around a kitchen table out of frustration at…
Small Town Living & Making Jewelry with Natural Stones
Hello, I am Virginia Boshart. I live in Washington with my husband that I met…
From the Artist at River Bottom Hill Co.
My name is Ashley Stout and I am the artist at the center of River…
Dodici’s Shop – an eclectic coffee shop
Next door to Cafe Dodici is Dodici’s Shop – an eclectic coffee shop offering organic…
Making Wooden Toys in Washington
Woodworking has always been a hobby of mine. I worked the family farm Northeast of…
Creating with Fabric in Washington
My mother taught me to sew when I was still in grade school. I have…
Original Dot Painting in Washington
Everywhere I turn on social media – I see a dot-painting group advertised, and I…
Locally made Saddles in Washington
Nick and Sue Reed operate a saddle shop in rural Washington County. We have been…
Beekeeping in Washington
I am Carol Wehr. My husband Ron needed another Hobby 30 some years ago and…
The Best of Both Worlds
Living in Washington is like having the best of both worlds. You get the feel…
Family & Community in Washington
Washington has been a delightful surprise to my little family. My husband is a Washington…
Activities & Events for the whole Family
As a couple, my husband and I returned to Washington where we now raise our…
Young Children Family Activities in Washington
We have young children who aren’t school age yet, so we are always looking for…
What Washington Offers You & Your Family
I am so thankful for the community Washington provides for my children and I to…
Outdoorsy things to do in Washington County
From English River Outfitters, we focus on safe, fun outdoor adventures and activities for our…
If you love the arts, you will love Washington!
Washington County Art Community If you love the arts, you will love Washington, Iowa! You…
December Exercising & Fitness
One of my favorite times of year to exercise outside is during the chilly month…
Green Top Stables Country Getaway
Well it’s that time of year when the children look to the sky hoping to…
Wooden Wheel Vineyards | Local Goods
Welcome to our new Chamber Blog, where we hope to provide insight into what is…
Revasser Winery
Revasser Winery has been described as a diamond in the rough and a bit off…
Places to visit in Washington
When my family gathers in Washington, we always make at least one trip to the…
Highland Hideaway Hunting | Washington County
Highland Hideaway Hunting (HHH) has been offering quality upland hunting experiences for nearly 20 years…