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Community

Solon KCs to host winter card party Jan. 19

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 6:28pm

SOLON– The Solon Knights of Columbus will hold its first annual community winter card party Saturday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. (after 5 p.m. Mass) at St. Mary Catholic Church hall. Euchre will be played and there will also be card games for the children. Please bring a dish or dessert. Juice for the kids will be provided. You may bring your own adult beverage. The public is welcome.


Food Pantry wish list

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 6:29pm

SOLON– This week, the Solon Food Pantry is seeking donations of canned tuna or chicken, juice, pancake mix, toilet paper and cereal. Any donations would be appreciated.


Solon Public Library

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 6:37pm

Book notes
(featured new arrivals)
“And Then You Dye” by Monica Ferris (Book 16 in the Needlecraft Mystery series).
“Cross Roads” by William Paul Young (Author of the popular novel, “The Shack”).
“Private London” by James Patterson.
“Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy (A Jack Ryan novel).

New Year’s resolutions? The library can help


Garbage pickup delayed one day for holidays

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 6:42pm

SOLON– Garbage pick-up will run one day late for the New Year’s holiday, with pick-up on Saturday, Jan. 5.


Senior Advocates announce trip to Circa 21

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 6:43pm

SOLON– “Lonesome Road,” the musical tribute to the late Hank Williams, will be playing at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island and the Senior Advocates are planning a trip, Wednesday, Jan. 16, not just for seniors, but anyone who would enjoy memories of this country music icon. Ticket price is $40. Additional donations will be applied to fuel charges and support for the Old Gold Senior Dining site manager’s position. Call 319-624-2710 to register or sign up at Old Gold Dining.


Solon Spotlight can drive fundraiser Jan. 5

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 6:43pm

SOLON– Solon Spotlight is hosting a can drive fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 5.
Please drop off your empty cans and bottles at the Solon Fire Station anytime that day from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you would like pick up of your containers, please call 319-310-7031.
Solon Spotlight annually provides over $10,000 in support to cover the costs of things such as fees for band and choir competitions, accompanist fees, instrument and technology upgrades, performing arts scholarships and more.


Mobile Mammography Unit in Solon Jan. 16

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 6:44pm

SOLON– The Mercy Women’s Center mobile mammography van will be in Solon on Jan. 16. The van will be located at the Solon Family Practice Clinic. The mobile mammography unit has been providing convenient access to breast screening services for eastern Iowa women for 26 years.
Anyone wishing to participate needs to contact their local healthcare provider for appropriate paper work and scheduling. Please call 319-861-7778 if you have questions regarding procedures or services provided by the mobile mammography unit.


Swisher Legion ‘Chili Cook Off’ on Super Bowl Sunday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:21pm

SWISHER– The Swisher American Legion will hold a “Chili Cook Off” on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, which is also Super Bowl Sunday. Entry fee is $5 which includes participant’s all-you-can-eat chili. Entries must be to the Swisher American Legion by 2 p.m. with no exceptions.
One entry per person, which must be one crock-pot per entry. Prizes: First place: $100; second place: $50; third place $25. After the judging, everyone is welcome to $5 all-you-can-eat chili.
Mix up your best batch of chili and let the judging begin. Call Ron at 319-538-6362 with any questions.


North Liberty to host One Book, Two Book events

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:40pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The second annual “One Book Two Book– A Celebration of Children’s Literature” festival will be held Jan. 11-13. Presented by the Pearson Foundation, This three-day event will feature book readings, author signings, puppet shows, arts and crafts, costumed characters, young writers’ workshops and more events, held in the cities of Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty.


‘Black Gowns and Bowties’ benefit at CCA Jan. 26

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:41pm

TIFFIN– On Saturday, Jan. 26, Clear Creek Amana’s (CCA) fine arts boosters, F.A.M.E., will sponsor a benefit concert and silent auction event. “Black Gowns and Bowties” will take place in the CCA High School Performing Arts Center. Proceeds will be used to purchase concert attire for the high school band and choir.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. in the commons area with a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and piano music by Lynn Conway and friends.


Early voting now available for Feb. 5 Iowa City School District special election

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 7:42pm

IOWA CITY– Ballots for the Feb. 5 Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) special election are now available for early voting. All voters in the ICCSD will be eligible to vote on the following issue (50 percent required):
“Summary: To adopt the revenue purpose statement to replace the current Revenue Purpose Statements and authorize the expenditure of revenues from the State of Iowa secure an advanced vision for education fund received by the Iowa City Community School District.”


Historic Dillon’s Furrow marked in Solon

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/13/2012 - 4:52pm

SOLON– History was marked in Solon on Sunday, Nov. 25, when a plaque was set next to Highway 1 on Main Street. The marker recognizes a point in time along the line that 173 years ago was known as the new military road from Iowa City to Dubuque.
It was built for $20,000 and, after surveying, was plowed by Lyman Dillon, of Cascade. Dillon, 39 years old and born in Utica, N.Y., was single and the owner of a saw mill.