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            • Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

              Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.

              Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)

              To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo

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              News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
              Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community (3/26/2025) - Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington…



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              Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
              Heart of Main Street Awards (3/13/2025) - The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual…


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    MENUMENU
    • Welcome to Washington
          • Worship
          • Education + Childcare
          • Healthcare
          • Real Estate + Rentals
          • Organizations
          • Utilities + Services

          •  


          • Meeting + Wedding Facilities


          • Event Calendar


          • Youth Programs


          • Farmer's Market


          • Join a Club

    • Experience Our Town
      • Community Calendar
            • May 15
              5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

              Thursday Night Live

              May 22
              5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

              Thursday Night Live

              May 29
              5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series

              Thursday Night Live

              View Calendar

               

            • Summer Youth Programs

              Check out all of the summer youth programs in the Washington County area!

            • Need an electric charging station while visiting our community? Visit this link to learn where we can power you up.

      • Summer Youth Programs
        • 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.

          Check them out!

      • Special Events + Festivals
            • Spring
              • Craft Fair: Spring Edition
              • Washington Farmers’ Market
            • Summer
              • Summer Youth Programs
              • Thursday Night Live Summer Concert Series
              • Washington Ridiculous Days
              • Chamber Golf Fun Days
            • Fall
              • Craft Fair: Fall Edition
              • Choctoberfest
              • Oktoberfest Golf Tournament: Birdies, Beers & Brats
            • Winter
              • Think Big, Shop Small
              • Washington Wonderland Events
              • 29th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
              • Breakfast with Santa
              • Santa’s House
              • Candlelight Tour of Homes & Washington Wonderland
              • Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner
      • Itineraries for Exploring
            • Arts
            • Outdoorsy
            • Exercise/Fitness
            • Life & Family
            • Locally Made Goods
            • Off the Beaten Path
      • Places to Eat + Drink
            • A Taste of Washington

              Whether you’re on the lookout for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks, in Washington, you can find flavorful fare from morning ’til night.

              While you’re here, grab your morning coffee, sit down for a food experience, or indulge in a sweet treat!

              Washington welcomes visitors to taste what our city has to offer!

      • Stores to Shop
        • Retail Therapy in Washington

          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.

      • Places to Stay
        • Stay in Washington, IA

          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.

      • Welcome To The Great Outdoors
            • Experience True Natural Beauty

              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.

      • Art, Music + Theatre
      • History + Museums
        • Where History Happens

          Steeped in history, Washington offers museums, historic buildings and homes and barn quilts for those who like to reminisce about the old days.

          Barn Quilt County Capital

      • Barn Quilt County Capital
            • Mini Barn Quilt T-Shirt Fundraiser

              Purchase a shirt to help us restore our beautiful historic Barn Quilts! All proceeds go to the repairs of the barn quilts.

              Sizes S-XL available. $20 (tax included)

              To purchase, please click on the T-Shirt Photo

            • Mini Barn Quilt TShirt
      • Washington State Theatre
            • World’s Oldest Continually Operating Cinema Theatre

              Continually running since 1897! Be sure to check out this historical site while enjoying a relaxing movie and devouring that delicious popcorn.

    • News + Stories
    • Businesses + Resources
          • Start your Business!

            Businesses are choosing Washington for our business-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing economy.

            Creating a robust economic development strategy often takes a concerted effort of multiple partners coming together around a common goal.

          • Resources
            • Job Postings
            • Ribbon Cuttings
            • Workshops + Training
            • Commercial Real Estate
            • Chamber Staff & Board of Directors
            • Leadership Washington
          • Building Grants
            • Washington Incentive Fund (WIF)
            • Downtown Investment Grants (DIG)
            • IEDA & Main Street Iowa Grant Opportunities
          • Economic Development
            • Available Buildings & Sites
            • Major Employers of Washington County
            • Washington Business Park – Lots for Sale


          • Sponsor an Event


          • Find Meeting + Event Spaces


          • Business Member Directory


          • Job Postings

    • City Government
          • Administration
          • Police
          • Fire
          • Library
          • Parks And Recreation
            • Facilities
            • Pool
          • Airport
          • Cemetery
          • City Projects
          • Boards + Commissions
            • Airport Commission
            • Board of Adjustment
            • Historic Preservation Commission
            • Forestry Commission
            • Hotel/Motel Tax Committee
            • Washington Great Places Committee
            • Library Board of Trustees
            • Parks + Recreation Board
            • Planning + Zoning Commission
            • Tree Beautification Committee
          • City Council + Mayor
            • Agendas + Council Packets
            • City Ordinances
          • Public Works + Utilities
            • Water Utility Billing
            • Garbage + Recycling
            • Maintenance + Construction
            • Water Department
            • Wastewater Department + Dog Pound
            • Yard Waste
            • Streetlight Outages
          • Development Services
            • Building Permits
            • Zoning Maps
            • Rental Inspections
            • Pay a Permit Fee or Fine Online
            • Nuisance Abatement


          • Permits & Licenses


          • Residential Garbage


          • Pay Online


          • Contact City Staff

    • Economic Partners
      • Chamber of Commerce
            • Membership
            • Member Directory
            • Chamber Staff & Board of Directors
              • Ambassadors
              • Committees
              • Volunteers
            • Advertising + Sponsorships
            • Special Events + Festivals
              • Alive After 5
              • Leadership Washington
              • Chamber Golf Fun Days
              • Legislative Involvement
              • Chamber Awards
              • Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner
              • Educator Appreciation Breakfast/Teacher Night Out
            • Contact the Chamber
            • Chamber of Commerce

              News Release: Leadership Washington County History Day, Final 2025-2026 Class (4/14/2025) - PRESS RELEASE Leadership Washington County History Day 4/10/25 Kara Booth – [email protected] | 319-653-2151 On Wednesday, April 9th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the…
              Leadership Washington Explores Local Ag Community (3/26/2025) - Washington, Iowa – The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, providing local business professionals with an immersive, full-day experience into Washington…



            • Become a Member


            • Volunteer with Us!


            • Chamber Bucks


            • Contact the Chamber

      • Main Street Washington
            • About Main Street Washington
            • Main Street Approach
            • Services
            • Main Street Team
              • Investors
              • Volunteers
            • Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner
            • Lights of Love Memorial Trees
            • Contact Main Street
            • Main Street Washington

              Discover Downtown Washington | April 2025 (4/10/2025) - Discover Downtown Washington Spring is finally ‘springing’ and we couldn’t be happier! Discover all there is to do, learn how to apply to grants & find your dream office or…
              Heart of Main Street Awards (3/13/2025) - The Heart of Main Street winners were announced during the Annual Dinner & Awards on Monday, March 10th. We are proud to share the the Heart of Main Street Individual…


            • Building Grants


            • Volunteer with Us


            • Donate with
              Amazon Smile


            • Contact Main Street

      • WEDG
            • Available Buildings & Sites
            • Washington Business Park – Lots for Sale
            • Local Incentives
            • Resources
              • Frequently Used Documents
            • Major Employers of Washington County
            • Community Profile
            • About Us WEDG
              • WEDG Investors
              • Board + Staff
              • Awards
            • Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner
            • Contact WEDG


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            • Washington Business Park


            • Utility Contacts


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Totally Tweens Pokemon Trading Card Night

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Join us for a meetup of tween Pokémon card collectors! Share your collection, chat about Pokémon, and build your deck by trading cards with your fellow Pokémon enthusiasts. This will…

HUG-Happy Ukulele Group

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Monday, October 10 @ 5:30pm and Tuesday, October 11 @ 2pm in the lower level ReBook roomJoin us for fellowship, playing tunes, and creating harmony in the world! If you…

Paint with Paige, Saturday, October 8, 10:00am

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Paige will teach the teens how to draw, paint and learn basic shading and color mixing! You won’t want to miss this fun, fall program!Registration Required! This event is for…

Tinker Lab, Friday, October 14, 1:45-2:45pm

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Join us for Tinker Lab. This event is free for grades K-12th. Enjoy hands-on activities including experiments, art and ideas to tinker with!

Songwriting @ the Washington Writers’ Workshop

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Join us for a special session with visiting singer/songwriter Carol Montag. She will be giving us a presentation on the craft of songwriting.Free & open to adults & teens.

Carol Montag Concert, Saturday, October 22 @ 2pm

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Carol Montag will be performing original music, as well as the music of Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, & Judy Collins. Free.

The Old Grouch

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Saturday, October 29, 2022 Doors open at 4:30 pm Show @ 5 pm – 7 pm $10 per person advance sale…$15 per person at the Door… (advance sales appreciated) Seating…

Annual Holiday Open House

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

The shelter will be decorated, and our animals will be available for snuggling and adoption. Refreshments served.

Copy Systems Inc. Open House

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Celebrate 50 years with Copy Systems with Give-a-ways, food & drinks, games & prizes!

Boss of the Toss Bags Tournament

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

What: 2 person team, double elimination bags tournamentWhere: Lebowski’s, Washington, IA When: Saturday, November 19th 2022 Time: 10:30am-end Includes: koozies, drink tickets, game viewing & all you can eat buffet…

David Osborne “pianist to the presidents”

By Justin SinesApril 13, 2023

Ottumwa Civic Music Association presents David Osborne “pianist to the presidents” 7:00 PM October 27, 2022, at Bridge View Center, 102 Church St, Ottumwa IA. Osborne has performed at the White…

Jingle Bell Walk/Run

By Justin SinesApril 12, 2023

Jingle Bell 5K Fun RunWashington, Iowa Saturday, November 26, 2022 9 a.m. * 5K Run or Walk Around the Square* *1 Mile Fun Run or Walk in Central Park* *…

The Reason for the Season

By Justin SinesApril 12, 2023

Christmas concert performed at the Washington High School Auditorium. $10/adults & students/kids FREE

Hot Deals & Hot Drinks

By Justin SinesApril 12, 2023

Enjoy a hot beverage downtown while shopping hot deals.

Ugly Sweater Crawl

By Justin SinesApril 12, 2023

Be seen in your ugliest sweater downtown to score some sweet sales.

Last Minute Scramble

By Justin SinesApril 12, 2023

Procrastinators rejoice! Downtown retailers will feature last-minute gift ideas to keep you off the naughty list.

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