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Washington Community School District leaders moved to expand student mental health support this school year by introducing free virtual therapy through Hazel Health, a national telehealth provider that now partners with several Iowa school systems. District officials hope the new service will shorten wait times for families, strengthen existing support programs, and give students quicker access to licensed therapists.

Washington County employees and elected officials will receive a 2.8 percent raise next fiscal year after the Board of Supervisors approved the increase Tuesday, Dec. 9 in a narrow 3–2 vote that followed debate over wages and budget pressures.

Washington Community Theater plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fresh face. The organization opened submissions this month for a new logo that will appear throughout its 2026 golden-year festivities. The contest offers two season tickets and 200 dollars to the winning designer, but leaders say the reward goes beyond prizes.

Downtown Washington is turning up the warmth this week with the return of the Cozy Crawl, a festive shop-hop inviting the community to bundle up, explore, and enjoy exclusive treats and deals. The event takes place Friday, Dec. 12, from 4–7 p.m., and promises an evening of holiday cheer, no matter how chilly the weather gets.

Washington — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Washington County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course …

Demons swept by Keokuk

After a snowstorm forced Washington’s holiday kickoff to pause the weekend after Thanksgiving, organizers regrouped to deliver a full slate of festivities this Saturday filled with traditions, treats and local spirit.

Ten Washington County 4-H members grabbed tire gauges, checked dipsticks and stepped onto a service bay floor last Saturday, Dec. 6, as part of an Auto 101 workshop designed to teach young people not only how cars run, but why basic maintenance matters.

Area bowling sees three local squads pick up conference wins

Children arrived at the Washington Public Library last week ready for stories and movement, as Elizabeth’s Academy of Classical Ballet visited the Wee Read and Early Out Hangout programs to share a preview of this year’s

In August, the City of Washington entered into an agreement with planning and engineering firm Bolton & Menk to complete the Parks Master Plan.

Washington tops hosting Cougars, falls to North Linn