Washington Iowa Bulletin

Safety Updates

• 🔥 Speed Limit Increase: As of July 1, Senate File 378 raised the speed limit to 60 mph on most rural two-lane state highways and...

The 32nd annual Yankee Doodle Pops drew Iowa families together for an early Fourth of July celebration featuring symphony music and fireworks....

Iowa's new 60 mph speed limit on most rural two-lane paved roads took effect July 1, raising the prior 55 mph standard on state highways and county...

The Washington Demons baseball team was routed 20-5 by Fairfield, getting run-ruled after the Trojans exploded for 12 runs in the fourth inning to take the season series. Washington managed just five hits and dropped to 8-13 on the year.

Local Events

• 🔥 Fourth of July Extravaganza: Washington’s Fourth of July Celebration expands at the County Fairgrounds on Saturday with live...

Paws and More Animal Shelter in Washington, Iowa, is offering all cats for just $2.50 through July 15 to mark America's 250th birthday. Playful...

Iowa SNAP recipients can once again buy soda and candy with benefits after the state's waiver was officially vacated by the USDA. The Iowa Department...

• Nearly 40 locals gathered at the Onawa library to question Democratic governor candidate Rob Sand on marijuana legalization and the Students First...

• Expanded celebration at the Washington County Fairgrounds marks both Independence Day and the nation's 250th birthday
• Live music kicks off at 7...

New Iowa Laws Now in Effect

• 🔥 Speed Limit Update: Default speed limit on rural roads and two-lane state highways changes from 55 to 60 miles...

Iowa's last official 100° reading came more than a thousand days ago in Des Moines, with 100° days remaining rare over the past decade. The state's...

Iowa residents should note these key changes now in effect:

• Age verification required for sites where at least one-third of content is...

Rob Sand is running a technocratic populist campaign for Iowa governor centered on audits, term limits, approval voting, and cross-party...

Iowa business leaders remain optimistic about the state's economy over the next six months, with the Iowa Business Council's Q2 index at 64.81—above...

Local Employment Opportunities

• 🔥 Healthcare Jobs Hiring: Multiple healthcare positions including Resident Assistant and CNA at WesleyLife and...

Washington-area residents have fresh opportunities this summer alongside important reminders.

• Healthcare roles at Halcyon House and Heartland ABA...

• Water and sewer usage rates increase 5% for fiscal year 2027
• Solid waste fees rise 3% across all service levels
• Residential sewer base charge:...

School Registration

• 2026-2027 Registration Opens: Online registration for returning Washington Community Schools students begins July 14,...

Iowa taxpayers spent $258 million on private school tuition, state auditor reports. This education spending affects Washington residents through state policy and local taxes.

Confirmed tornadoes struck northeast Iowa near Harpers Ferry and central Illinois Wednesday evening amid widespread Midwest severe weather. Washington County residents should stay weather-aware as the pattern continues.