The Women of Washington Iowa Endowment board is looking to fund a child care center in Washington. On Wednesday, the board approved proceeding with negotiations and plans to gift the funds needed to the Washington School District for a child care center connected to Stewart Elementary School. The building would be owned by the school district. Superintendent Dr. Mike Jorgensen explained an approximate $850,000 facility was discussed.

WOWIE board members include:
Karen Gorham – chairperson
Karen Murphy
Leisha Ligne
Charlotte Anderson
Sue Basten
Janet Caldwell
Rachel Nicola