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              CoHistoryDay_SalemChurch2 Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County (4/14/2023) - 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…
              April Cuddeback & Family April Cuddeback Named Event Director (4/6/2023) - WASHINGTON, IA – The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that April Cuddeback has joined the team in a consultant role as Event Director. April comes to us with…



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              DIG is Open (4/4/2023) - DIG (Downtown Investment Grant) is OPEN! The goal of this program is to encourage remodeling and repair work of a larger scale and scope for which our traditional Washington Incentive…
              Love Local Tees Available! (4/4/2023) - Supporting all things local is what we love the most and now Boho Bailey Boutique LB has created these fabulous shirts to support Main Street Washington! Get your Love Local…


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    • 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
              • There are no upcoming events.

               

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

      • Special Events + Festivals
            • Spring
              • Craft Fair: Spring Edition
              • Washington Farmers’ Market
            • Summer
              • Thursday Night Live
              • Summer Classic
                • Family Day
                • Ridiculous & Ag Day
                • Flightline Live
              • Movies on Main Street
              • Chamber Golf Tournaments
              • Artfest
              • Educator Appreciation Breakfast/Teacher Night Out
            • Fall
              • Craft Fair: Fall Edition
              • Choctoberfest
              • POSTPONED- Sip & Shop
              • Oktober Madness
              • Hocus Pocus in the Park
            • Winter
              • Think Big, Shop Small
              • Washington Snow Blitz
              • 27th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
              • Breakfast with Santa
              • Santa’s House
              • Candlelight Tour of Homes & Washington Wonderland
              • Washington Business Partnership 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
        • Immerse Yourself in the Arts

          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!

      • 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 Board of Directors
            • Leadership Washington
          • Building Grants
            • Washington Incentive Fund (WIF)
            • Downtown Investment Grants (DIG)
            • Challenge Grant
          • 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 Board of Directors
              • Staff
              • Ambassadors
              • Committees
              • Volunteers
            • Advertising + Sponsorships
            • Special Events + Festivals
              • Alive After 5
              • Leadership Washington
              • Chamber Golf Tournaments
              • Legislative Involvement
              • Chamber Awards
              • Washington Business Partnership Dinner
            • Contact the Chamber
            • Chamber of Commerce

              CoHistoryDay_SalemChurch2 Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County (4/14/2023) - 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…
              April Cuddeback & Family April Cuddeback Named Event Director (4/6/2023) - WASHINGTON, IA – The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that April Cuddeback has joined the team in a consultant role as Event Director. April comes to us with…



            • 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 Dinner
            • Lights of Love Memorial Trees
            • Contact Main Street
            • Main Street Washington

              DIG is Open (4/4/2023) - DIG (Downtown Investment Grant) is OPEN! The goal of this program is to encourage remodeling and repair work of a larger scale and scope for which our traditional Washington Incentive…
              Love Local Tees Available! (4/4/2023) - Supporting all things local is what we love the most and now Boho Bailey Boutique LB has created these fabulous shirts to support Main Street Washington! Get your Love Local…


            • 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 Dinner
            • Contact WEDG


            • Business + Resources


            • Washington Business Park


            • Utility Contacts


            • Contact WEDG

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Leadership Washington Learn About the History in Washington County

Chamber of Commerce, News + Events, OutdoorsyBy Mikayla SlechtaApril 14, 2023Leave a comment

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 Gardens of the Past, Lost & Historic Gardens of Iowa: 1850-1980 with Beth Cody

By washFreePublicLibraryFebruary 6, 2023Leave a comment

“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…

Becoming a Master Gardener

By washFreePublicLibraryFebruary 6, 2023Leave a comment

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…

Fortepan Iowa: How Iowa Photos Are Being Archived

By washFreePublicLibraryDecember 16, 2022Leave a comment

Woodlawn Cemetery Gate and Shelter Project

Chamber of Commerce, City of Washington, News + EventsBy Mikayla SlechtaDecember 12, 2022Leave a comment

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…

Uniting Through History Contest

By KeatonApril 13, 2022Leave a comment

Teens 7th-12th grade join us for the Uniting Through History Contest, workshop with special guest, poet and performer Caleb Rainey.

“Women of Washington County” w/ Mike Zahs

By KeatonMarch 1, 2022Leave a comment

Washington Public Library & AAUW presents this historical program by Mike Zahs

The Story of Ainsworth Past to Present

By KeatonFebruary 17, 2022Leave a comment

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…

Iowa Early History Presented by Clyde Pearce

By Michelle RedlingerNovember 29, 2021Leave a comment

Join us for the program celebrating Iowa’s 175th Anniversary, with Clyde Pearce presenting. This program is sponsored by the Rural Legacy Project.

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