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WASHINGTON – The Washington Economic Development Group’s next guest speaker will present on a sophisticated incentive mechanism used by local …

A phone tower housing emergency communications equipment for Washington County destroyed by a tornado in Wellman last year will be re-built by Wellman Telephone Company, and promptly sold to Washington County. Government officials said they were frustrated by delays as Iowa enters the 2024 tornado season.

Proposed changes would end fifth-grade band program, remove sixth-grade general music course.

That makes risk management essential

Local government typically avoids bonds, but hopes the approach will allow it to maintain services without violating state tax limitations.

If you travel on Iowa Highway 1/Iowa Highway 78 in Washington County, you need to be aware of an upcoming road construction project that may slow down your trip.

Mt. Pleasant leads Union boys with three selections, five Panther girls named

Warrior senior set to play football for the Panthers next fall

A memorable week in Des Moines wraps up winter sports season

Dahl, Hinrichsen lead way for Washington track and field teams

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 municipal officials have agreed to pay $2,567.50 to seed hay for a student project teaching kids how to manage farmland.