Memorial Day will be observed Monday and many area offices and businesses will be closed for the holiday.

Government offices and banks will be closed Monday. Also, the U.S. Postal Service will not be delivering mail. The Washington County Mini Bus will also be closed for the holiday. The annual Memorial Day service at Washington High School will begin at 10 a.m. with keynote speaker Antonette Tom, staff chaplain at the Iowa City V.A. Hospital Care System.