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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

A reminder about local fireworks ordinances

AJ Dolan, Intern June 25, 2025

SOLON — As the Fourth of July approaches, Solon will be gearing up for the celebration with fireworks, but not without code rules from the city and the state of Iowa. In 2017, Solon adopted city...

Public meeting to discuss cancer in Johnson County Monday, June 30

June 25, 2025

Johnson County Public Health invites community members to attend the following event, which aligns with ongoing work outlined in Johnson County Public Health’s Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP),...

The quickest group of friends to complete the Dog Man Escape Room is pictured, they beat the challenge in five minutes and 36 seconds!

Solon Public Library News: June 26

June 25, 2025

The Library is for everyone and Summer Reading is too! Come check out a book, movie, cake pan, and even a telescope. The Library has something for everyone to read, learn, and enjoy this summer. Library...

Solon College News: June 26

June 25, 2025

318 Wartburg College students receive diplomas WAVERLY — Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 318 students during Spring Commencement Saturday, May 24. Those recognized include: Cael O'Neill,...

Solon Library Public News: June 19

June 18, 2025

The Library is for everyone and Summer Reading is too! Come check out a book, movie, cake pan, and even a telescope. The Library has something for everyone to read, learn, and enjoy this summer. Library...

Solon College News: June 19

June 18, 2025

501 Wartburg students named to Winter/ May Term Dean's List WAVERLY — Wartburg College has recognized 501 students who were named the 2025 Winter/May Term Dean's List. Those honored include Morgan...

Solon Public Library News: June 12

June 11, 2025

The Library is for everyone and Summer Reading is too! Come check out a book, movie, cake pan, and even a telescope. The Library has something for everyone to read, learn, and enjoy this summer. Library...

Kirkwood Community College announces Dean’s List honors

June 11, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit...

Local students graduate from Buena Vista University

June 10, 2025

STORM LAKE — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2025. Kerby Hill of Solon graduated with a Master of Education in teacher leadership, curriculum,...

Central College students named to Dean’s List

June 10, 2025

PELLA — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have...

February Solon Senior Advocates News

June 10, 2025

2025 Solon Senior Advocate trips Wednesday, June 18 – Circa 21/Rock Island, “Chicago, the musical,” cost $100 This musical is inspired by real-life events that took place in 1920s Chicago,...

Iowa PBS explores the realities of caregiving

June 10, 2025

There are currently more than 73,000 unpaid caregivers in Iowa, caring for loved ones who are unable to care for themselves due to age, disability or illness. In an hour-long special from Iowa Life,...

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