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For first time in a year and a half, Washington has a mayor and all six council members

Landowners in Washington County may have to wait until September to divide their property into parcels, as supervisors consider changes to an ordinance driven by an individual “blatantly circumventing the intent” the current code.

Jefferson County residents just received their property tax bills in the mail, and they’re noticing that the tax increases are higher than they’re used to.

Detour will go around work zone for about a week

Drake Brezina, of Washington, Iowa, was charged with homicide by vehicle and serious injury by vehicle for an Aug. 7, 2023, car crash in Iowa City that killed Kristina Pearson, 30, and seriously injured a passenger in her car.

Enjoy food, games, music, and tradition in Salem Aug. 23-25

Cars filled the parking lot, then lined up along Highway 1 Saturday morning, Aug. 17, as scores of community members flocked to a brand-new general store in Washington for its first day of business.

But council members who voted on budget say they’re just as surprised by the tourism-promoting account’s $17,000 shortfall.

August in Iowa is known for two things — the Iowa State Fair and schools starting up again. At Highland, …

Hundreds of vehicles lined the streets around Central Park

Henry County Public Health saw an even greater turn out for their second year

The Fairfield Art Association’s 2024 Summer Camp featured a variety of art forms for young artists. En-Plein Air Watercolor took …