Kalen McCain

Dozens of trainspotters gathered around the railroad tracks in Washington on Thursday, some of them traveling for hours or even days to reach the city. They all sought the same thing: a rare glimpse of an almost 100-year-old steam engine, the first ever to traverse North America in a single trip.

WASHINGTON — The family of four kids hospitalized by a car accident in Washington on June 13 say they’re grateful …

From the moment she entered the contest, 2023 Washington County Fair Queen Taylor Bartholomew had strong ambitions for her role in the community, leveraging her royal title for countless volunteer efforts in schools, nonprofit fundraisers and events.

For roughly the last decade, a softball and baseball field in the southeastern corner of Washington County went unused. Its dirt infield was replaced by a persistent layer of grass, while vegetation in the outfield grew unevenly, undisturbed by the cleat-wearing footfalls of players running after fly balls.

Prospective candidates have until July 12 to file their nomination paperwork, with election date set for Aug. 6.

The Rotary Club of Washington, Iowa held its annual Awards Dinner on June 20, 2024 at Lebowski’s in Washington.

Long before they were married, Patrick and Kate Hetland first met in a game shop in Fairfield. That store eventually …

Washington County Supervisors have extended a job offer to Jordan Wright, for the vacant Washington County Ambulance Director’s position.

A new state law regulating lab-grown and plant-based meat-like food takes effect July 1. The bill, titled Senate File 2391, requires clear labeling for meat and egg substitutes, and authorizes the state to embargo processing plants that provide “mislabeled” products to grocery stores.

Members of the Brighton City Council did not manage to appoint a member at their meeting June 17, likely setting up the vacant decision-making seat for a special election in early August, according to municipal staff.

WASHINGTON — A new urologist has started holding regular hours once a week at Washington County Hospital and Clinics. High-ups …

WASHINGTON — School board members voted unanimously on June 12 to approve funding for an esports team at Washington High …

WASHINGTON — A company has offered Washington a plan to install solar panels on city buildings, saying it would cut …

WASHINGTON — The Demon soccer program will no longer include members from Pekin, after the Washington School board voted Wednesday …

Property taxes would increase under new proposal, but officials say it’s key to sustain quality emergency medical service