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  1. Roadway Patching to Begin on County Roads

    Road closures can be expected on paved County roadways as a contractor works to patch deteriorated pavement according to the Washington County Engineer’s Office. To view the official press release, please follow the link below. Read on...

  2. Washington County Homebuyer Assistance Program 2021

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    Washington County


    Washington County was originally organized and established in 1839 as Slaughter County; however, residents soon changed the name to Washington County in honor of George Washington.

    Washington County covers 556.75 square miles and is located in Southeast Iowa - the richest area of America's agricultural region. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,704. The nine incorporated cities in the county are Ainsworth, Brighton, Coppock, Crawfordsville, Kalona, Riverside, Washington, Wellman, and West Chester.