The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Maddox Kelley, a sophomore, slides in as a Cedar Rapids Washington Warrior leaps for the ball in varsity action Thursday, June 12, in Solon. The Warriors edged the Spartans by one run to win 4-3.
News
Mayor Dan O’Neil makes a point during the Wednesday, June 18 regular meeting of the Solon City Council as Council Members Cole Gabriel and Steve Duncan look on.
City welcomes new Public Works Specialist, tree program blossoms with community support, & Rod Sullivan updates
Solon City and School nearing final agreement on SRNA use and utility costs
Come to Iowa City for Ackerman’s July 4th Stars and Stripes Antique & Vintage Market
Iowa Brass – A musical treasure in Solon
Solon celebrates Flag Day
Sports
Dillion Ostrander, a junior, comes in safe to the delight of Coach Brad Holub and the disappointment of Grinnell’s Kylee Bond (17) and Kaitlyn Smith (6) Wednesday, June 18, in Grinnell.
Solon softball falls five times to highly ranked opponents
Recognizing the players from Spartans boys and girls soccer teams
Lady Spartans have a perfect softball week
A challenging week of baseball for the Spartans ends 2-3
Solon sweeps Vikings 4-3, 12-0 in baseball doubleheader
Top Stories
City welcomes new Public Works Specialist, tree program blossoms with community support, & Rod Sullivan updates
Solon City and School nearing final agreement on SRNA use and utility costs
Come to Iowa City for Ackerman’s July 4th Stars and Stripes Antique & Vintage Market
Solon softball falls five times to highly ranked opponents
E-Edition
Solon Economist
Opinions
Opinion | Thoughts on punctuation, spelling and grammar
Opinion | Miller-Meeks turns a blind eye to budget bill
Opinion | Meeks does not understand the needs of constituents
Opinion | Where did that come from? Just wondering
Community
A reminder about local fireworks ordinances
Public meeting to discuss cancer in Johnson County Monday, June 30
Solon Public Library News: June 26
Solon College News: June 26
Obituaries
Lawrence A. Meister

June 29, 2025

John M. Hatcher

June 15, 2025

John Scott

May 14, 2025

Joanne Staumanis

May 6, 2025