Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm (3/13/2023) - Washington’s Leadership Class Goes Down on the Farm This year’s Leadership Washington class members poses with sheep on Brayton Turner’s farm. This year’s Leadership Washington class got an up close and personal look at farming life when it met on Wednesday, March 8th. The leadership program, sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, combined presentations…
Main Street Washington receives $100,000 Challenge Grant for Koller + Plus, LLC Professional Project (11/7/2022) - November 3, 2022 – The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced awards totaling $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 10 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects, such as historic building rehabilitation and upper story renovations. “The Main Street Iowa Challenge grants have been instrumental in revitalizing Iowa’s historic main streets,” said Debi Durham, executive director of IEDA and the Iowa Finance Authority. “Reinvesting…
Founded in 1992 at ages 11, 9 and 6, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac spent their first five years building a fanbase as an independent band in Tulsa, OK, performing both classic rock ‘n’ roll and soul music and their own original material, to form their own unique blend of harmony-driven, soulful pop-rock. After five…
WASHINGTON, IOWA — Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner was held February 27, at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. The partnership includes the Washington Economic Development Group (WEDG), Main Street Washington and the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Almost 300 attendees gathered to enjoy a social hour, dinner and a…
Join us at the Riverside Casino & Golf Resort for a ribbon cutting and Alive After 5 event on February 23rd from 4:30-5:30 p.m. to celebrate their new event center! Enjoy refreshments and Hors D’oeuvres while hearing from local Chambers, Iowa City Area Business Partnership & Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
We’ve developed the Hills Bank Business Academy for business owners because we know it’s hard to work on your business while working in your business. Join us for our annual gathering celebrating agriculture and it’s impact on our community. Speakers and lunch provided. RSVP Required. Visit our Business Academy Calendar and sign up today!
Rompers, gnats, and swampy, hot summer days – these are just a few things that Ginger Billy feels strongly about. Shirtless and tattooed, Ginger Billy gives viewers a humorous look into life in rural Upstate South Carolina. And he’s doing it all on his own. He lives between Union and Lockhart, South Carolina, with his…
$12,000 Added Money We will have a series of Pool Tournaments on the following days. Open to all players. No sanctioning required. Special Guest Dr. Cue Tom Rossman. For information contact John Rich at 507.210.7558 or Scott Norberg at 952.595.6359. For hotel reservations call 319.648.1234 and use code word “MPA POOL BLOCK.” Enter online at MPAPOOL.COM or Mail entries to Midwest…
Final Mix serves up the latest in Dance, R&B, Jazz Fusion, Blues, Pop, and Hip Hop. From newer artists like Pitbull, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga, to old-school pros like Earth Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown, Final Mix keeps the dance floor hopping. Founder Del “Saxman” Jones shared the stage with James Brown,…
Eastern Iowa band, Todd Striley & the Noize has been playing Funky R&B and rocking Soul for eager audiences everywhere since 2006. Their set list is sure to include some of your favorites, from the Motown hits of yesterday to current chart-toppers. The band features top-notch musicianship, with Todd Striley on lead vocals and acoustic…
Erica Martin’s fans are captivated by her grassroots personality and countrified instinct to identify with everyday life. She has been privileged to open venues for John Michael Montgomery and has recently recorded in Eddie Montgomery’s, from Montgomery Gentry, personal studio. Three of the five songs released on this site were personally produced by John. If…
Southeast Iowa-based Bluzillion features some of the finest musicians in the area, including vocalist Mina Kaye Jaeger; harpist and singer Jim French; Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nick Knedler on guitar and vocals; Ted Brooks on bass and vocals; and Eric Bartholomew on drums and vocals. Bluzillion plays a hip variety of Blues,…
Stimulus Package is a Minnesota-based musical foursome, Lisa, Mikey, Thune and PJ, known for putting on lively shows at venues, large and small, throughout their 8-state domain. Stimulus Package will bring your favorites hits to life, from Johnny Cash to Jason Aldean, from Neil Diamond to Daft Punk. Appealing to everyone from Boomers to Gen…
Rosie & The Rivets perform an electrifying tribute to the first ten years (1954-1964) of Rock & Roll. This is not your typical ‘oldies playing oldies’ band. Rosie & The Rivets deliver a high-energy stage show that’s fresh and fun every time. Audiences have a hard time staying in their seats and concerts often turn…
Monica Austin is a powerhouse vocalist based in the Quad Cities. Her lively sets feature home-grown original Country songs and heart-filled covers of Country standards, old and new. Famous for her rapport with audiences, Monica Austin is sure to make new fans and friends when she plays our Show Lounge stage.
Adam Beck likes to play Country & Classic Rock, or, as he puts it, “Johnny Cash to Journey”. Adam received a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Clarke College, & has played with several bands in the tri-state area, including Stranded In Iowa, & Lonesome Road. He has opened for Billy Dean, Tommy James, REO…
Lyle Beaver and the Brass Notes have been performing in Eastern Iowa for over 40 years. The band features 2 trumpets, trombone, saxophone, keyboards, and drums. Their popularity stems from both their top-notch musicianship and the broad variety of styles they’ve mastered: Ballads and Big Band, Cha-Cha-Cha and Rock-n-Roll, Waltzes, Country, and Cajun. Always a…
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