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!
Washington Names Steve Roth 2025 Citizen of the Year(3/2/2026)-Washington Chamber of Commerce Names Steve Roth 2025 Citizen of the Year WASHINGTON, Iowa — The Washington community proudly announces Steve Roth as the 2025 Citizen of the Year, recognizing…
Ace N More Named 2025 Business of the Year in Washington(3/2/2026)-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ace N More Named 2025 Business of the Year in Washington Washington, Iowa — Ace N More has been named the 2025 Business of the Year, an…
The City of Washington is seeking applicants for two full-time operator positions in its Maintenance & Construction Department: Cemetery/Maintenance Operator 1. Regular full-time position responsible for maintenance…
Tree Giveaway Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00 a.m. at Central Park More information will be available mid-April at City Hall, Public Library, KCII, Southeast…
Tree Trimming Ordinances  151.02 Responsibility of Property Owner The adjoining property owner shall be liable and responsible for the proper care, maintenance, pruning and trimming…
Police Officer City of Washington, Iowa The Washington Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification…
City of Washington, Iowa Request for Proposals Engineering Services Due Date: December 23, 2025 215 E. Washington Street, Washington, Iowa 52353 Community Background The…
In anticipation of the snowstorm tomorrow while snow is being removed no vehicle shall be left parked, abandoned, or unattended on any street or alley…
Effective January 6, 2025, there will be a change in the City of Washington regarding electrical permitting. The State of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MOVING OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AT 2550HWY 1 WASHINGTON, IOWA City of Washington, Iowa NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed…
Police Officer City of Washington, Iowa The Washington Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)…
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…
The City of Washington’s electric vehicle charge station is now connected and operational. The charge station was installed on West Washington Street near the Central…
The 2021 Washington Water Main Improvement Project was developed as a result of an evaluation of the city’s water distribution system completed by the City…
The City Hall- Police Building Project is substantially complete as of October 2020, and staff is moved into their final locations. This was the completion…
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help to provide Washington with its first integrated community baseball/softball complex,…
The City is undertaking a project to reconstruct North 4th Avenue from East 5th to East 7th Street, including the intersections of those streets. The…
This fall, the City expects to start construction on the reconstruction of South Avenue E from Sitler Drive to West Lincoln Street. This project will…
By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus. The immediate impact of…
The South 15th project will include new paving, water main, storm sewer, and sidewalk on the existing portion of South 15th from Washington to Madison,…
Washington Police Department’s K9 Dex will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s,…
The City recently completed a thorough update of its municipal code with the assistance of Iowa Codification. The code will now be continuously updated as…
The City of Washington is seeking applicants for two full-time operator positions in its Maintenance & Construction Department: Cemetery/Maintenance Operator 1. Regular full-time position responsible for maintenance…
Tree Giveaway Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00 a.m. at Central Park More information will be available mid-April at City Hall, Public Library, KCII, Southeast…
Tree Trimming Ordinances  151.02 Responsibility of Property Owner The adjoining property owner shall be liable and responsible for the proper care, maintenance, pruning and trimming…
Police Officer City of Washington, Iowa The Washington Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) certification…
City of Washington, Iowa Request for Proposals Engineering Services Due Date: December 23, 2025 215 E. Washington Street, Washington, Iowa 52353 Community Background The…
In anticipation of the snowstorm tomorrow while snow is being removed no vehicle shall be left parked, abandoned, or unattended on any street or alley…
Effective January 6, 2025, there will be a change in the City of Washington regarding electrical permitting. The State of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals…
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MOVING OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AT 2550HWY 1 WASHINGTON, IOWA City of Washington, Iowa NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed…
Police Officer City of Washington, Iowa The Washington Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of Police Officer. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA)…
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…
The City of Washington’s electric vehicle charge station is now connected and operational. The charge station was installed on West Washington Street near the Central…
The 2021 Washington Water Main Improvement Project was developed as a result of an evaluation of the city’s water distribution system completed by the City…
The City Hall- Police Building Project is substantially complete as of October 2020, and staff is moved into their final locations. This was the completion…
The Wellness Park Phase 1 Ballfields & Roadway project is underway. This project will help to provide Washington with its first integrated community baseball/softball complex,…
The City is undertaking a project to reconstruct North 4th Avenue from East 5th to East 7th Street, including the intersections of those streets. The…
This fall, the City expects to start construction on the reconstruction of South Avenue E from Sitler Drive to West Lincoln Street. This project will…
By Mayoral proclamation as of 3/16/2020, the Washington community is in a state of emergency in response to COVID-19, the Coronavirus. The immediate impact of…
The South 15th project will include new paving, water main, storm sewer, and sidewalk on the existing portion of South 15th from Washington to Madison,…
Washington Police Department’s K9 Dex will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s,…
The City recently completed a thorough update of its municipal code with the assistance of Iowa Codification. The code will now be continuously updated as…