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Washington News Mar. 3, 2025 1:05 pm260d ago
Victorian View was the home of Sandy and Jerry Bacon for about six months after they bought it in 2021. When a lengthy commute to one’s new job led them to move away, they kept the property as a short-term rental on Airbnb and Vrbo, before opening it up as an event venue.
News Mar. 4, 2025 10:23 am260d ago
The Iowa Legislature passed Senate File 418 last week, which repeals civil rights protections tied to gender identity.
News Mar. 3, 2025 11:44 am260d ago
The Washington County Business Partnership’s annual dinner is coming up soon, with the awards and networking event planned at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Monday, March 10.
News Feb. 26, 2025 1:34 pm265d ago
WASHINGTON — Members of the Washington Great Places Committee are still processing the feedback they got from their “Ignite the …
News Feb. 26, 2025 11:41 am265d ago
Crews began moving an iconic but out-of-use white barn on the side of Washington County Road G36 to Kalona Tuesday morning, crawling slowly along back roads and highways for the two-day, 17.3-mile trip.
News Feb. 26, 2025 2:35 pm265d ago
Constituents had a chance to meet with their state lawmakers in Washington Feb. 20, for the second of three legislative briefings arranged by the Washington Chamber of Commerce this year.
News Feb. 25, 2025 12:33 pm266d ago
The Iowa DOT advises commuters to stay off stretch of Highway 1 Wednesday morning, and 22 in the afternoon, as a massive building is relocated to the Kalona Historica Village from its current place on County Road on G36.
News Feb. 24, 2025 1:05 pm267d ago
A handful of librarians and patrons expressed their relief at a legislative forum in Washington Thursday night, as the area’s state lawmakers said they didn’t plan to enact a pair of proposals that would heighten scrutiny of library materials.
News Feb. 19, 2025 12:15 pm272d ago
WASHINGTON — Washington’s annual film fest is now certified by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, making it eligible for newly …
News Feb. 19, 2025 11:52 am272d ago
A three-car collision in Kalona Monday morning totaled every vehicle involved, hospitalized one driver and briefly blocked a road adjacent to Highway 1, according to police.
News Feb. 19, 2025 11:24 am272d ago
AINSWORTH — A group of Highland school district residents has filed for an appeal in a case that could overturn …
News Feb. 19, 2025 11:20 am272d ago
Decision-makers will revisit issue in October after 5-0 vote
News Feb. 17, 2025 12:29 pm274d ago
Development will be financed with opioid relief funds
News Feb. 13, 2025 2:43 pm278d ago
WASHINGTON – A jury trial for former Washington Mayor Jaron Rosien was bumped back several months on Wednesday, with a …

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