Living in Southeast Iowa

Washington County Hospital and Clinics has been a trusted healthcare provider and respected community employer in Washington for more than a century.

As the county seat of Washington County, this small but growing town of nearly 7500 boasts a proud history and a future-focused philosophy. Both are evident in the mix of nationally registered historical sites, and the community-focused schools, library, aquatic center, parks, business community, and more.

In fact, the city of Washington has been nationally recognized as a “Main Street Community,” whose downtown reflects the American feeling. Our downtown park with the centennial fountain is surrounded by a square filled with unique retail shops, professional offices, and service businesses.

Washington offers several restaurants and cafes, 20 churches, the oldest continually operating cinema theater certified by Guinness World Records, and over 100 social and service clubs and organizations.

With parks, frisbee golf course, skate park, basketball courts, dog park and shelters, a 13-mile Kewash Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross country skiing, there is always something to do. Washington also boasts the Washington Community YMCA, which organizes adult and youth sports activities, senior center, weight rooms, and an indoor pool with swim lessons.

Washington County also has several small neighboring communities with unique attractions and amenities:

• Wellman Small town charm in the Mid-Prairie school district
• Riverside Future birthplace of Captain Kirk from Star Trek
• Kalona The home of the Amish.
• Brighton Lake Darling State Park
• Crawfordsville Hosts an annual Crawfordsville Fun Days Celebration
• Ainsworth Quaint town in the Highland school district
• West Chester Home of the Haunted WC School