Community

By Doug Lindner
Solon Economist

SOLON– Solon could use this.
What is it?
That’s what the Solon Area Community Foundation would like to know.
The foundation wants Solon residents to provide some ideas for community improvement it can make happen.
Within reason.
“We can’t undertake a swimming pool, it has to be smaller,” foundation president Larry Meister explained. “Bigger than a breadbox, smaller than a pool.”

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader

OXFORD– If voters in the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) school district approve a $48 million bond issue in February, the district board of directors wants to do more than just hit the ground running.
The board wants to be able to move ground and begin construction as quickly as possible to make room for students as buildings become increasingly cramped. That means drawing plans now so the related projects can go out for bid right after the election, with construction work beginning later in the spring.

NORTH LIBERTY– Kids in North Liberty don’t have to go far to cozy up inside a tent, slide down a slippery log or swim with the frogs and fishes.
The North Liberty Recreation Center has it all, right inside the door.

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty-area businesses are finding new ways to spread the giving spirit this season.
More than 30 local businesses have pledged to either make a donation or create a promotion to generate funds for the North Liberty Community Pantry. Promotions range from donating a portion of their sales to providing items to auction or making a donation for every Facebook “like” they receive. Participating businesses include retailers to restaurants, service companies and more, making it easy for anyone to shop local and support others.

TIFFIN– The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) boys’ basketball team will host its annual spaghetti supper on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 3 until 7:30 p.m. in the CCA High School commons area, during the boys’ and girls’ basketball games. CCA Clippers basketball will host the West Branch Bears. Game times are 1:30 p.m., freshman boys; 3 p.m., girls’ JV; 4:30 p.m., boys’ JV; 6: p.m., girls’ varsity; and 7:30 p.m., boys’ varsity.
Cost for the spaghetti supper will be: adults age 13 and up, $7; seniors and ages 12 and under, $5. The public is encouraged to attend.