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Planting Seeds In History with Mike Zahs
“The Community Foundation of Washington County invites you to an event with Mike Zahs at the Ainsworth Opera House, downtown Ainsworth on Monday evening, August 5th at 6 pm. Light…
ZAHS BREAKS WORLD RECORD
[WASHINGTON, IOWA, September 2023] – Several months after displaying his collection of nativities at Hills Bank in Washington, Mike Zahs has learned that he had broken the Guinness World Record.…
Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County
On Wednesday, April 12th the Leadership Washington Class hopped on a school bus and traveled the countryside and townships as part of County History Day. The day was led by…
Iowa Early History Presented by Clyde Pearce
Join us for the program celebrating Iowa’s 175th Anniversary, with Clyde Pearce presenting. This program is sponsored by the Rural Legacy Project.
The Story of Ainsworth Past to Present
1910 Meal from 1910 Tested Recipes Ainsworth Methodist Church Cookbook ( for Sale $12)Potato Soup (by Mrs. Maud Sands Page 1) Beans & Apples (by Mrs. H. D. Hazelett Page…
“Women of Washington County” w/ Mike Zahs
Washington Public Library & AAUW presents this historical program by Mike Zahs
Uniting Through History Contest
Teens 7th-12th grade join us for the Uniting Through History Contest, workshop with special guest, poet and performer Caleb Rainey.
Becoming a Master Gardener
The library is partnering with the Iowa State University Extension & Outreach of Washington County to bring patrons information on the history of master gardeners and how to become one…
Iowa Gardens of the Past, Lost & Historic Gardens of Iowa: 1850-1980 with Beth Cody
“Beth Cody, born and raised in Ames, Iowa, has lived in the Iowa City area for more than twenty-five years, and has been an avid amateur gardener on her five-acre…
Woodlawn Cemetery Gate and Shelter Project
December 8, 2022 Re: Woodlawn Cemetery Gate and Shelter project A project was recently completed on one of the City of Washington’s features that is listed on the National Register…