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Callie Levin

Solon’s Callie Levin named 2025 Beef Days Celebrity Grand Marshal

July 16, 2025

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...

Kevin Hotz

Kevin Hotz named 2025 Beef Days Grand Marshal

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...

Shirley and Steve Knight

Steve and Shirley Knight named 2025 Beef Days Cornerstone Grand Marshals

July 16, 2025

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...

Meet Larry Swann, the 2025 Solon Senior of the Year

Meet Larry Swann, the 2025 Solon Senior of the Year

Ella McEntaffer, Intern July 16, 2025

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...

Things to know about Beef Days

July 16, 2025

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...

2025 Beef Days Scholarship winners announced

July 16, 2025

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 online portal for development and building permit applications now open

July 16, 2025

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...

DNR seeks public input on wildlife rules

July 16, 2025

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,...

For the Stahle family, their annual peaches and cream sweet corn sales is a tradition and a labor of love. Check their Facebook page – Stahle’s Peaches and Cream Sweet Corn, for times they’ll be in the Dairy Queen and E’s Floral parking lot off Highway 1.

Sweet corn, sweeter tradition

Natalia Scales, Intern July 9, 2025

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...

Ali Dorn tosses a bale over the bar in the 2024 Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss. This year’s competition is set for Friday, July 18 on Main Street.

It’s almost time for Beef Days again!

AJ Dolan, Intern July 9, 2025

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...

Two separate water issues spur discussion but no action at July 2 Council meeting

Ella McEntaffer, Intern July 9, 2025

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...

John and Teresa Condon of Buck Hollow Band performed familiar hits as part of Solon’s Music on Main series Wednesday, July 2.

Music in the park: Buck Hollow Band performs in Solon

Ella McEntaffer, Intern July 9, 2025

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,...

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