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When Officer Morgan Light joined the Washington Police Department this week, she brought experience and a history of hands-on youth engagement that matches the department’s ongoing efforts to connect with students and families across the community.

Fairfield, Mt. Pleasant, Washington players earn 3A-4 All-District honors

Evans sisters 1st and 4th-teamers, Messinger 4th

Washington County Hospital and Clinics began seeing patients this week in a newly renovated behavioral health space inside the McCreedy Medical Clinic, a move leaders say strengthens access to mental-health services as demand continues to rise across the region.

Downtown Washington will turn pink this Friday, Nov. 21, as local shops, restaurants and boutiques celebrate Pink Friday, a nationwide initiative encouraging shoppers to support small businesses ahead of the holiday season.

Jenny Hobbs leads Golden Hawks girls basketball in 2025-26

Wildcats return after first SEISC North title in 2024-25

Washington — Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) today announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence …

Washington, IOWA — State Rep. Heather Hora (R-Washington) has announced that she will seek re-election to the Iowa House of …

Seven area teams earn selections

Those driving through Washington should watch for changes this week. Despite delays to Washington’s long-planned reconfiguration of Iowa Highway 92 (East Washington Street), the new traffic signals at the intersection of East Washington Street and South 12th Avenue will switch on Thursday, Nov. 20.

Washington, Cardinal scrimmages with Huskies head of 2025-26 season