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A group of performers will present their rendition of “12 Incompetent Jurors” for the final time at the Washington Community Theater this weekend. The script is a comedic take on the more famous television play, “12 Angry Men.”

Real Estate Agent Jenny Morgan has won the “Gold Star Award” from the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors.

The Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation Board is pleased to present the Sitler Award to Greiner Buildings’ Owners, Matt and Ashley Greiner. This award recognizes a business or residence that improves and beautifies the City of Washington. 

The After School STEM Club is now taking registrations for the November session titled Recycled Racers. This science club is …

Organizers say donations keep coming in

A train hit a Ford Fusion in the rural area between Ainsworth and Washington in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 14, killing a 17-year-old driver.

Organizers said a drive-through event offering free pork burger meals was a hit in Washington last week, where volunteers gave away all 1,000 meal kits in about an hour and a half.

Washington County Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce its official recognition as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States, according to the National Rural Health Association.

The stage is set for a potential final reading at next week’s city council meeting, despite vocal dissent from a handful of residents.

Shelter shuts doors to non-emergency visitors after infection

Another round of tours is scheduled for this weekend

Marr Park will host its annual Halloween Hike Oct. 12. The county invites kids to wear costumes as they walk a trail packed with educational autumnal activities, and candy.

District officials said a report of a possible student threat at Washington High School was “unfounded” after police investigated the matter on Monday. It’s one of the hundreds of schools already facing threats this year.

A few years ago, the Washington Public Library started an annual Author Fest to celebrate local and Iowa authors. In 2022, its headliner was the bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf.