Articles Tagged: Washington, Iowa

City expects to approve nonprofit’s plan for citizen-grown garden near the high school

As of Friday, March 22, the only indoor pool in Washington County is permanently closed. The pool was in operation for a few months shy of100 years.

WASHINGTON — Washington Police Chief Jim Lester highlighted a handful of the department’s officers during his annual report to city …

School district officials in Washington have not foreclosed the eventual possibility of a four-day school week, but say they’re no longer considering the schedule change for next school year.

Dan Widmer does not plan to seek re-election. He’s spent over a decade as the office’s only candidate, and if he wasn’t a methodical person when he swore in on Jan. 31, 2012, he certainly is now.

The Harp Players will perform

Known for picking up others’ tabs and generously tipping his servers, Joe Evanovich’s generosity was celebrated—and repeated—a year after his death.

WASHINGTON — Drivers on their way into Washington from the south will now enjoy a flashy new greeting from the …

A monthly forum with State Rep. Heather Hora and State Sen. Dawn Driscoll was held at St. James Parish & School in Washington on Friday, March 8.

WASHINGTON — A legislative forum with Sen. Dawn Driscoll and Rep. Heather Hora will be held at St. James Elementary …

Washington residents will go to the polls on April 30 to pick Rosien’s replacement

A Washington City Council Agenda posted on Friday included action items to accept a resignation from Mayor Jaron Rosien, and consider holding a special election for the position.

WASHINGTON — A Department of Natural Resources expert said it was unlikely but not impossible that a supposed animal track …

Private school hopes to capitalize on state’s ESA dollars

WASHINGTON — Main Street Washington’s office is no longer located on Main Street, but leaders say they’re fine with the …