Washington News

Lauren Carter, Washington High School Class of 2013, has been awarded the prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship.

An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

County residents who want to shoot fireworks will have a few more items to complete on the Washington County application for fireworks permit.

Evelyn P. Vinton, 85, of Wayland, formerly of Coppock, died Monday, May 20, 2013, in the Parkview Home in Wayland.

Main Street Washington was honored Friday evening as the economic development program won a business development success story recognition for its work with JP's 207.

Courtney is the daughter of Alex and Deb Jones of Milford. She graduated from Okoboji High School and Buena Vista University in Storm Lake with a degree in elementary education.

Samantha Ellingson, a student at Washington High School, was recognized by Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt.

A tree was blown over by high wind Sunday night and fell on Jon Coon's house at 622 South Second Avenue in Washington.

An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Beans Pharmacy received a broom during Friday morning's SWEEP. It was one of three businesses recognized for their renovations by Main Street Washington.

The F Troop Museum is one of 11 Washington County historical sites that will be open to visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9. The museum is located at 219 Sitler Dr.

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. today released an audit report on the Washington Community School District in Washington.

An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Thomas Edward Eicher, age 70, of Washington, Iowa died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the All-American Care Center in Washington.

David Nacos of Washington addressed the Washington City Council Wednesday in reference to discussion on the city's sewer lines.

The Washington Farmers Market will begin the 2013 season Thursday evening May 23, 5 p.m. in Central Park downtown Washington.

An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Washington sophomore Kayla Schindler and Columbus sophomore Claire Hamilton both try to get a foot on the soccer ball during Friday's non-conference match between the neighboring schools at Case Field.

A group of people representing Kirkwood, area school districts, and the community posed with shovels on the site that will house the Washington County Regional Center of Kirkwood Community College during an official groundbreaking Monday.

Harold Ralph Gamon, age 82, of Washington, Iowa, died Friday, May 10, 2013, in the Health Center at the United Presbyterian Home.