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 Tours Washington County(4/15/2024)-PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/11/24 Erika Custer – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 10th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and…
Main Street Iowa visits Downtown Washington(4/4/2024)-Main Street Washington had a special visit on Tuesday (April 2nd) from Carol Lilly, a Downtown Development Specialist for Main Street Iowa! Despite the rather disgusting weather, Carol and…
Greater Washington Business Partnership’s Annual Dinner 2024(4/2/2024)-The Greater Washington Business Partnership (GWBP) annual dinner was hosted last Monday, March 25th, at the River Side Casino & Golf Resort. The dinner is hosted annually to recognize…
[…] the history of the Washington County Fairgrounds before traveling to Ainsworth to visit the Opera House and cemetery. The bus then traveled to the southern portion of the county, perusing […]
[…] Library has copies of NRHP nominations for the following individual historic properties: Alexander Young Log House (NRHP 1973) Blair House (NRHP 1973) Jonathan Clark Conger House (NRHP 1974) Kurtz House […]
[…] day with local historian Michael Zahs. The day began at 8:30 a.m. at the Blair House where photographer and former Leadership graduate Rachel Fishback shot the annual class photo. After […]
[…] presentation from Washington County Hospital and Clinics CEO Todd Patterson. Next it was off to Brickhouse Barbell LLC for a tour before lunch at Lebowski’s Rock n’ Bowl. After lunch […]
[…] anyone struggling with mental health. The class then moved across the street to the Halcyon House. They served the class a wonderful snack before leading tours around the facility. With both Chris […]
[…] Lighted Parade! Stores will be open later, coffee & cocoa will be available and Santa’s House will be open after the parade until 8pm at the Library! We can’t wait […]
[…] few classmates had in Junior High as their history teacher. Mike talked about the Blair House and finished up with a tour of the top. Then the class traveled to […]
[…] movie theater in the world. They still show first run movies, including 3-D! Historic Blair House, the little sister of Iowa’s governor’s mansion, is right there, too. It’s open only […]
[…] struggling with mental health. The class then moved across the street to the Halcyon House. They served the class a wonderful charcuterie snack before leading tours around the facility. […]
Legislative Involvement Washington County Legislators and Senators: Iowa State Representative Heather Hora (R), Iowa House District #92 Iowa State Senator Dawn Driscoll (R), Iowa Senate District #46 Legislative Quick Links: […]
[…] Alisha is not going far; she has accepted the position of Sales Director at Halcyon House. She still plans to be active in the Chamber and community events. A farewell […]
[…] that features homes located in the country. This year’s tour has both old and new farmhouses, sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce and will be held December 4 & […]
[…] including a new aquatic center, walking/biking trails, new wastewater treatment facility, new water tower, well house and distribution project, many street and stormwater projects and I’m proud of revitalizing the […]
Old house lovers buckle up! This historic remodel is brimming with charm, craftsmanship, and character. Built to entertain couples, friends, family, or groups seeking a retreat, this house will keep […]
Washington Regional Alternative Program is housed at The Kirkwood Washington Regional Center at 2192 Lexington Blvd., in Washington. The WRAP Center is an alternative high school available to 9th-12th grade […]