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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

Kirkwood to host third annual Haunted Hospital Saturday

Justin Hoehn, Kirkwood Community College October 23, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College’s Respiratory Therapy Club will host the Third Annual Haunted Hospital Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 -7:00 p.m. at the Katz Family Healthcare Simulation Center...

Solon Public Library News: October 23

October 23, 2025

As we near the start of holiday season and winter weather we remind our community to always check the Library’s website calendar for the latest changes to schedules. In November we’ll have quite...

Solon firefighters’ Battery Up program is next month

John Studt, SFD Fire Prevention Captain October 23, 2025

It’s that time of year when you should change out the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide. Your Solon Fire Fighters offer a Battery Up program to our senior residence, and disabled...

Solon Library Public News: October 16

October 16, 2025

Friend Your Library! This National Friends of Libraries Week we're celebrating all that our wonderful Friends do! Our Friends group supports the Library with funding for summer reading prizes, special...

Solon College News: October 16

October 16, 2025

Niklas Rehnke receives AA degree from AMU On October 1, 2025, Niklas Rehnke received his Associate of Arts degree in Supply Chain Management from the American Military University. After being medically...

Solon Public Library News: October 9

October 8, 2025

Earlier this year we announced we were awarded a grant from the third round of funding through ALA LTC: Accessible Small and Rural Communities. We're delighted to share that thanks to this grant and...

Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show is this Saturday, in Coralville

Tom Callahan, Callahan Promotions, Inc. October 1, 2025

Make plans now to attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show this Saturday, October 4th at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. This is the area's largest show, with over 125...

Solon Public Library News: October 2

October 1, 2025

Each year, the American Library Association and libraries across the country join together to shine a spotlight on Banned Books Week. This annual event is not a celebration of book banning, but a reminder...

Johnson County seeks volunteers for various boards and commissions

October 1, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is seeking volunteers to serve on various County boards and commissions. Board and commission members serve in an advisory role to help direct policy by making...

October Solon Senior Advocates news

October 1, 2025

COVID Vaccine/Flu Clinic Your Solon Senior Advocates and Towncrest Pharmacy are holding a COVID vaccine/Flu clinic Monday, October 20 at the Solon Methodist Church, 10-11:00 a.m. Schedule an appointment...

Pumping the brakes on government

October 1, 2025

IOWA CITY — What is the role of surveillance in a democratic society? Join ACLU of Iowa representatives for a deep dive into how state and local governments are surveilling their own residents, often...

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