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“The feeling I got after giving myself a good haircut, I wanted to give that feeling to other people,” said Jesse Quinones of Off the Top Barber Shop in Washington.

An annual audit of the city of Washington’s financial statements from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 turned up few red flags when it was published this month.

The Iowa Judges Association last month announced Washington-based judge Michael Mullins as the winner of its most prestigious annual recognition.

“Cultivating Memories” Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday Aug. 3 in Winfield

Jennifer Lemke steps up to lead beloved Winfield festival after last-minute call for help

The Fairfield Farmers Market is turning 50 years old in 2025, and to celebrate, the organization is holding an anniversary party at its market on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Jefferson County supervisors listened to complaints about the new chip and seal on Pleasant Plain Road from the county’s largest employer, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

County supervisors last week formally approved a date for a long-discussed levy that would fund local emergency medical services and emergency communications infrastructure, setting the ballot issue’s election date on Nov. 4, 2025.

The ISU Extension & Outreach Office, along with the Washington County Women in Agriculture Advisory Board, will hold a “farm crawl” event Friday, Aug. 22.

New signage, flashing beacons and uniform 25 mph limit aim to improve safety in Salem

Supervisors skip second and third readings to adopt ban rules during high fire risk events

Supervisors support merger to preserve local control, reduce administrative costs