Posts With Keyword ‘Main Street’

Main Street Washington Project

Posted: Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at 6:26 am

As previously reported, Main Street Washington revived a large grant from the Main Street Iowa program on January 28th. The $50,000 grant is going to be used to renovate the properties from 210-212 on South Marion Avenue.

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Chamber Awards Presented

Posted: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011 at 6:30 am

The Washington Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards dinner last night and had everyone in attendance heard from keynote speaker, Kirkwood Community College President Dr. Mick Starcevich.

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Economic Development in an Economic Recession

Posted: Friday, April 23rd, 2010 at 6:52 am

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Economic development: it’s become a big challenge for many communities in light of the recession.

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MSW Announces $20K in Challenge Grant Money

Posted: Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 6:27 am

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A downtown Washington business is getting a facelift courtesy of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Challenge Grant Program.

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The Holiday Season Has Begun…

Posted: Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at 6:55 am
A gift from U.S. Bank walks during the 15th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade in Downtown Washington (KCII NEWS)
A live Nativity scene from Marion Ave. Baptist Church During The 15th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade in Washington (KCII NEWS)
Emma Nichols waves to the KCII news team as dad and KCII General Manager Joe Nichols pilots the Big Red Radio through Washington's 15 annual Lighted Holiday Parade (KCII NEWS)
Santa arrived in Washington at the end of the 15th annual Lighted Holiday Parade. He tells KCII he rode the bike so the Reindeer could rest up for the big day.

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Washington’s downtown was filled with the sounds of the season last night

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Main Street Washington Volunteers

Posted: Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Main Street Washington is in need of help for their upcoming Annual SNOW events.  If you have a few moments or a few hours of time over the next few weeks your help would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in helping with any of these activities please contact Amy at 653-3423 or 863-3423.

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