The streets of Washington and other neighboring communities will be quiet as many celebrate Thanksgiving. Washington, Kalona, Riverside, and Wellman city halls are closed on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s garbage pickup for Wellman and Keota residents will be on Friday. The Kalona Public Library, Washington, and Wellman-Scofield public libraries are closed on Thursday and Friday. The Washington County Courthouse, Rural Solid Waste and Recycling Center, and all other county offices are closed through Friday. Washington County students, staff, and teachers are also out of school on Thursday and Friday, with Highland returning to class on Monday and Washington, St. James, Mid-Prairie, and Keota back on Tuesday.