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!
Annual Dinner Recap and Chamber of Commerce Citizen & Business of the Year(3/10/2025)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the RiversideCasino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main…
Leadership Washington 2024-25 Explores City & County Government(3/3/2025)-WASHINGTON, IA – The Leadership Washington 2024-25 class had an insightful and engaging City & County Government Day, gaining firsthand knowledge of the essential services that keep Washington running. The…
Reflecting on 2024 & Looking Ahead to 2025(1/24/2025)-Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Growth and Achievement Happy New Year! 2024 was a year full of growth and celebration across Downtown Washington, and we cannot express how grateful…
Wonderland in Washington + Exciting News!(11/8/2024)-New & Exciting! Main Street Washington received a Branding Grant from MSI earlier this year and we’ve just completed the process! You’ll be seeing all kinds of new and beautiful…
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…
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidate Forum for the upcoming mayoral election, on April 23rd at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center (1111 South…
WASHINGTON, IA – Our 2023-2024 Leadership Washington class experienced a variety of health and wellness related offerings in town on Wednesday, Dec 13th. They started the day at the UP…
Join us on Friday, April 12th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at the Kalona Historical…
Join us on Friday, March 8th over the lunch hour for a discussion with Senator Dawn Driscoll and Representative Heather Hora. The event will take place at St James Elementary…
The Washington County Legislative Briefings are held on the second Friday of the month from noon until 2 p.m. in the months of January – April. These briefings will be…
Music with Me for babies – 3rd graders and family! What’s included: -Free Music with Me session including lots of Christmas music -Grinch themed craft -Mama Llama Grinch drinks -A…
Free Screening of My Ascension: a documentary film to spread hope and fight suicide Wednesday, November 1st 5:00pm: Free food! Free t-shirts for first 100! Meet local mental health providers…
On Wednesday, Sept 13th the Washington Leadership Class of 23-24 met for the first time to start their year off. They started the morning with an icebreaker welcoming all the…
The Washington County Extension office is offering a FREE 6-session weekly class designed to provide you – the caregiver – with skills to take care of yourself! Help reduce your…
May 19, 2023 (WASHINGTON) – In the U.S., 1 in 5 teens have difficulty affording menstrual products or were not able to purchase them at all — that’s according to PERIOD.,…
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…
Washington County will be hosting Storm Spotter training on March 24 at 6:30 PM at the Washington Public Library. The class lasts approximately 2 hours and is free to attend.
This free program features many hands-on activities including experiments, art and ideas to tinker with. This event is free for grades K-5th. No registration required.