Photo courtesy of the Iowa League of Cities.

Washington is now an All-Star Community. The Iowa League of Cities recognized the City of Washington with a 2017 All-Star Community award. Washington was one of only three Iowa cities to be presented such an award, out of Iowa’s 943 cities. The award recognized the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center, which opened last fall. The 700-seat auditorium is attached to the high school and is managed by a 28E agreement between the city and the school district.