University of Iowa Women's Basketball Guard and Solon Lady Spartan alumni Callie Levin (#32) has been named the 2025 Solon Beef Days Celebrity Grand Marshal.
Family/Background:
Levin was born and raised...
Cami Rasmussen, Special to the Solon Economist
• July 16, 2025
SOLON — This year’s 2025 Beef Days Grand Marshal is Kevin Hotz. Kevin was born and raised in rural Lone Tree, the son of Marvin and Caroline Hotz, and attended Lone Tree High School. He was involved...
SOLON — Shirley and Steve Knight have been chosen as this year’s Solon Beef Days
Cornerstone Grand Marshals of the 2025 Celebration. This special recognition is awarded for their involvement in...
SOLON — Originating in 2006, the Solon Senior of the Year award is designated for a senior member of the community who has made a profound impact on Solon and its residents. There is no one who fits...
Solon Beef Days is happening this weekend (Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19). Ahead of the big event, here are some important things you should know.
Handicapped parking - Our Lord’s Church (131...
The Solon Beef Days Committee has announced the recipients of the 2025 Beef Days scholarships.
Bob Stinocher Scholarship
Awarded to Rose McAtee. Bob (who passed away in 2016) was a founding member...
Johnson County launched a new online portal for development and building permit applications Monday, July 14.
The new platform will make it easier for residents, business owners, contractors and others...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules related to Iowa's wildlife.
Executive Order 10 (EO10), signed by Governor Reynolds on January 10,...
SOLON — Every summer, a familiar sight pops up just off Highway 1 in Solon. A truck filled with freshly picked ears of peaches and cream sweet corn, and a group of residents ready to sell it. Behind...
SOLON — After over 50 years of tradition, the beloved Beef Days returns to downtown Solon on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, bringing fun for all.
Starting in 1971 as a smaller festival, Solon...
SOLON — The 5:30 p.m. meeting kicked off with resident Toni Russo addressing the City Council and city officials during the allotted public comments time. Russo voiced her disagreement about the new...
SOLON — John and Teresa Condon of Buck Hollow Band performed for the community at the Main Street bandstand Wednesday, July 2, as part of the weekly Music on Mainstreet concert series.
The couple,...
