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!
Ghosts of Washington(9/20/2023)-WASHINGTON, IA – The Washington Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a brand-new event unlike any other they have hosted in the past. On October 28 we are inviting…
Leadership Washington Class Begins(9/18/2023)-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…
Mark your calendars!(1/18/2024)-Wondering what Main Street Washington will be up to in 2024? Here’s the year at a glance with our major events! Save the dates and get ready for a year…
SNOW – ceremony & parade(11/25/2023)-We can’t wait for the 28th Annual Lighted Parade tonight! Please park off the square so our floats can make it around safely Join us in front of the Washington…
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For third consecutive year Site Selection magazine recognizes the company’s contributions to business development and job creation. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – September 2, 2021 – For the third year in […]
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