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”WASHINGTON COUNTY IS the most common county name in the U.S. Thirty-one states have one – or a Washington Parish, in the case of Louisiana – but their shared moniker can mask […]
Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County
[…] Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by retired teacher and local historian, Mike Zahs […]
The News
The News and TheNews-IA.com are family-owned publications that cover north Washington County and south Johnson County in eastern Iowa. The newspaper and website are owned by Jim and Bridget Johnson. They are actively […]
Washington County 4-H
[…] youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults. Washington County 4-H reaches over 600 youth throughout the county through traditional 4-H clubs that meet […]
Major Employers of Washington County
[…] southeast Iowa just 30 minutes south of Iowa City/Coralville. Founded in 1839, it is the county seat of Washington County, and is one of the top livestock and grain producing areas in the […]
Washington County Child Care Study – We need your input
Parent, Provider and Employer Input Needed on Child Care in Washington County. WASHINGTON, IA (September 6th, 2021) — Child Care is a workforce/ business issue, not just a family issue! […]
Washington Chamber’s Leadership Washington Is Keeping Community Safe
WASHINGTON—The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class experienced many different aspects of Washington’s City & County Government on February 8, 2023. This year’s class started their day off at the […]
Outdoorsy things to do in Washington County
[…] bit further is the Amana Colonies, an old German settlement. Things I like about Washington county. Washington county has a great little secret called Clemons Creek where one can go […]
WEDG Scholarship Application 2024
The Washington Economic Development Group partners with new and existing businesses in Washington County to promote an environment of sustained economic development, thereby making Washington County a great place to […]
Leadership Washington County History Day
The Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership class got to experience an once-in-a-lifetime tour around Washington County on May 11th. The theme of the day was County History Day where majority […]
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 grant cycle will be for grants up to $5000. Applications open Feb 4 and close […]
Washington County Mini Bus
Welcome to Washington County Mini Bus, a transportation service jointly funded by, Washington, Washington County, the State of Iowa and Federal Departments of Transportation through East Central Iowa Council of Governments […]
Washington Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm
[…] on the impact of agriculture to the local economy during its annual Agriculture Day. Washington County 4-H Youth Coordinator Amy Green started the day in Dallmeyer Hall on the Washington […]
Washington County Freedom Rock Park
The Washington County Freedom Rock Park is one of Iowa’s Freedom Rock locations. A place to visit, learn and honor the rich military history and service of ordinary men and […]
Rural Solid Waste & Recycling Center
[…] dispose of your garbage. There are CHARGES that apply for bulk item disposal; Miscellaneous full truck – minimum charge, Carpet, Mattress, or Box Springs & Furniture. Items you may recycle […]
COVID-19 Resources
[…] 2020. The mandate will be effective until Dec. 11, 2020. This measure comes as Washington County and Iowa as a whole experiences a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. […]