At the start of any competitive season there are kinks to be ironed out, strategies to be refined, and rules to be learned or clarified.
For the Solon Robotics Team, the start of a new season includes...
By a unanimous vote the Solon City Council approved a formal application for water service outside of the city limits for the MacBride Pointe Subdivision by Kyle Skogman with MMS Consultants, Inc. engineer...
“I've always loved history, finding out about how certain things happened, and the way the world works,” Solon High School social studies teacher Todd Kopecky said. “Local history, one of the cool...
Reanna Robb, For the Solon Economist
• October 23, 2025
Amber Feaker, director of the Before and After School Program (BASP), was recognized for her efforts to provide programs for families and students over the summer at the Thursday, October 16 Solon Community...
Reanna Robb, For the Solon Economist
• October 23, 2025
Monday, October 13, marks the third time representatives from Solon Senior Support, Solon Senior Transport, Solon Senior Dining, Solon Senior News, Solon Food Pantry, and Solon Senior Advocates have...
Residents of unincorporated Johnson County and the small cities of Hills, Lone Tree, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon and Swisher are eligible for no-cost home energy audits. Energy audits identify steps needed...
Aaron Gumm, Jr., Community Foundation of Johnson County
• October 23, 2025
IOWA CITY — The Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC) will host its 25th Anniversary Community Celebration, featuring the launch of a new legacy society, the awarding of $250,000 in Community...
Jamie Gade, Johnson County Social Determinants of Health Coordinator
• October 23, 2025
Johnson County Public Health’s Healthy JoCo team is inviting all Johnson County residents to help shape the future of community health by participating in the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA).
"As...
CEDAR RAPIDS — When Solon’s William “Bill” Brown entered the terminal at the Eastern Iowa Airport last Tuesday night at the conclusion of the 57th Honor Flight, he and 87 fellow veterans were...
Kevin Shima was found harvesting soybeans last week with the sun setting behind his combine. The Solon Economist salutes all of our farmers and wishes them a safe and bountiful harvest season.
Solon High School seniors, including Madelyn Pauley, met kindergarteners from Lakeview Elementary School (including Reese Bunkers, second from left) at the 50-yard line Friday, October 10 before the...
National Fire Prevention Week was held last week (Sunday, October 5 – Saturday, October 11) and recognized by the Solon Fire Department with their annual visit to Lakeview Elementary School.
Firefighters...
