Scooter’s Coffee Opens First Location in Washington, IA (1/17/2023) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scooter’s Coffee Opens First Location in Washington, IA New Store to Celebrate with Grand Opening Event on January 27 Washington, IA, January 16, 2023 – Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, added a new location at 321 South Iowa Avenue, Washington, Iowa. To…
Leadership Washington Participates in Health and Wellness Day (12/20/2022) - WASHINGTON, IA – Our 2022-2023 Leadership Washington class experienced a variety of health and wellness related offerings in town on Wednesday, Dec 14th. They started the day at the UP Home, where the dining staff provided a delicious breakfast. The class learned about many of the various health conditions that can affect the eyes by Dr. Megan…
Main Street Washington receives $100,000 Challenge Grant for Koller + Plus, LLC Professional Project (11/7/2022) - November 3, 2022 – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced awards totaling $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects, such as historic building rehabilitation and upper story renovations. “The Main Street Iowa Challenge grants have been instrumental in revitalizing Iowa’s historic main streets,” said Debi Durham, executive director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. “Reinvesting…
Main Street Washington Board Seeking Executive Director (8/2/2022) - The search is open for a new Main Street Washington Director. The Board of Directors is seeking a full-time dynamic, outgoing team-player to serve as the next Executive Director in Washington, Iowa. The program has been in existence since 2008 and has spurred over $15 million in development in the restoration and rehabilitation of downtown…
WASHINGTON, IA – Our 2022-2023 Leadership Washington class experienced a variety of health and wellness…
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Washington class headed back to school on Wednesday, November…
August 8, 2022 (IOWA CITY, Iowa) – Optimae Behavioral Health Services, a division of Optimae…
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced that 13 Iowa communities will…
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class got to experience an once-in-a-lifetime tour around Washington…
This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life…
WASHINGTON, IOWA —Tuesday, March 9th, 2022 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held…
The Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG) commissioned a child care market analysis to better understand…
Tour of Homes Celebrates 30 Years With A Country Twist Washington, Iowa — November 24th,…
DES MOINES — Gov. Reynolds today announced several key initiatives to address Iowa’s child care…
Parent, Provider and Employer Input Needed on Child Care in Washington County. WASHINGTON, IA (September…
AINSWORTH, IA—The Brinton Film Festival, Iowa’s longest-running film festival, will be held at the Ainsworth…
WASHINGTON—July 14 was Graduation Day for the 2020-21 Leadership Washington class. Activities began at 8…
Wooden Wheel Vineyards is excited to announce our 10 year anniversary celebration happening July 17th,…
The Department of Human Services is excited to announce the availability of the Investing in…
Washington historian Michael Zhas leads last year’s Leadership Washington’s class through an Indian burial mound…
There will be plenty of action in Washington the first week in June as the…
The Leadership Washington Class spent the day May 12 learning about all the educational opportunities…
This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life …
Washington County 4-H will host a Pancakes & More Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 24 at the…
Washington County Extension invites the community to celebrate Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week…
Unc and Neph’s at 1015 West Madison Street is a popular Washington restaurant offering a…
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 120 E.…
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has announced two grant cycles for 2021. A spring small…
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), along with Iowa’s 14 other community colleges, today announced…
December 18, 2020— The Chamber says thank you for your membership and support for 2020…
The high demand for COVID-19 testing has required Washington County Hospital and Clinics to make…
Washington County, Iowa – The winter holidays are almost upon us, and this year the…
Washington, IA—There are many ways high school students can earn college credit in high school…
October 29, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Leave it to the Washington Chamber…
To say that Southeast Iowa Union Managing Editor Jim Johnson has a wealth of experience…
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help…
September 4th, 2020 Washington, IA–Leslie Allender, owner of Repurpose It and co-owner of Carson Plumbing…
We are pleased to be partnering with Iowa DHS to provide 25% discounts to “essential…
When drivers in the Washington area have a “sick car”, they can take it to…
Archer Appliance CEO Completes Goldman-Sachs Business Program Kevin Erpelding Kevin Erpelding, owner and CEO of…
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 NEWS RELEASE (WASHINGTON, IA)…
April 23, 2020 WASHINGTON, IOWA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Washington Chamber of Commerce and…
By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency…
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! Washington Area Performing Arts and Events…
Red Carpet Rolled Out for Business Partnership Dinner Washington, IA–Walt Disney said, “Do what you…
Nestled in a beautiful rural setting near Lockridge on 300 acres in Jefferson County is…
Aimee Enfield was seeking a creative outlet. After working as a florist and in several…
Leadership Washington met Wednesday Jan 8th. They started off the morning at Jones Eden Funeral…
Patty Koller works hard to make people happy. And in her business, she helps to…
By now most Washingtonians have driven past the Mose Levy Co. building many times. But…
December 16th, 2019 Washington, IA–This year’s Leadership Washington class spent November and December learning about…
“For Immediate Release” Events Make a Dreamy Washington Christmas Weekend Washington, Iowa — November 21,…
“For Immediate Release” Tour of Homes Offers Eclectic Selection of Homes Washington, Iowa — November…
For Heaven’s Sake Child Care Center is opening November 18, 2019 within the First Assembly…
The federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, opened on Friday to applicants…
Washington, Iowa — October 25, 2019 The Chamber hosted Choctoberfest for the first time downtown…
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is a great opportunity for business owners to…
Washington, Iowa — September 30, 2019 The Chamber would like to announce our new Oktober…
“WASHINGTON COUNTY IS the most common county name in the U.S. Thirty-one states have one –…
Washington IA — your go to place for a day of relaxing and photographing. Start…
Hi, my name is Amanda Goldsmith and I am the owner and creator of Mystic…
The idea of the L.E.T.’s Center began around a kitchen table out of frustration at…
Hello, I am Virginia Boshart. I live in Washington with my husband that I met…
My name is Ashley Stout and I am the artist at the center of River…
Next door to Cafe Dodici is Dodici’s Shop – an eclectic coffee shop offering organic…
Woodworking has always been a hobby of mine. I worked the family farm Northeast of…
My mother taught me to sew when I was still in grade school. I have…
Everywhere I turn on social media – I see a dot-painting group advertised, and I…
Nick and Sue Reed operate a saddle shop in rural Washington County. We have been…
I am Carol Wehr. My husband Ron needed another Hobby 30 some years ago and…
Living in Washington is like having the best of both worlds. You get the feel…
Washington has been a delightful surprise to my little family. My husband is a Washington…
As a couple, my husband and I returned to Washington where we now raise our…
We have young children who aren’t school age yet, so we are always looking for…
I am so thankful for the community Washington provides for my children and I to…
From English River Outfitters, we focus on safe, fun outdoor adventures and activities for our…
Washington County Art Community If you love the arts, you will love Washington, Iowa! You…
One of my favorite times of year to exercise outside is during the chilly month…
Well it’s that time of year when the children look to the sky hoping to…
Welcome to our new Chamber Blog, where we hope to provide insight into what is…
Revasser Winery has been described as a diamond in the rough and a bit off…
When my family gathers in Washington, we always make at least one trip to the…
Highland Hideaway Hunting (HHH) has been offering quality upland hunting experiences for nearly 20 years…
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