SOLON — The City of Solon officially welcomed its newest team member at last week’s city council meeting. City Administrator Cami Rasmussen introduced Brady Robertson as the city’s new Public...
SOLON — City leaders are close to finalizing a long-anticipated update to the SRNA 28E agreement— a shared-use arrangement between the city and Solon Community School District that governs the...
IOWA CITY — The 10th annual (actually 11 years but no show in 2020) Ackerman's July 4th Stars & Stripes Antique and Vintage Market will once again be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds located...
Todd Bransky, Special to the Solon Economist
• June 25, 2025
SOLON — Iowa Brass is an all-volunteer, community-based British-style brass band that will be celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Iowa Brass is proud...
SOLON — This past Saturday, the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 celebrated Flag Day with an American flag retirement ceremony. The ceremony consisted of a brief speech from Post Commander...
SOLON — The City of Solon will recommend approval of a conditional use permit for the construction of the Jordan Creek Church on land west of Solon along Hwy. 382. The Council took the action during...
SOLON — Community pride, smart planning, and a deep respect for local roots were on full display Wednesday June 11, during the “Small Town, Big Dreams – Real Iowa Success Stories” panel at...
Kathy Hirl, Solon American Legion Auxiliary Historian
• June 18, 2025
SOLON — Monday, June 2, the Solon American Legion recognized 27 members for their continuous membership. Six members of the Legion Auxiliary were recognized for 50+ years – Gail Ott (74 years),...
JOHNSON COUNTY — Johnson County will host two public input sessions Thursday, June 26, for community members to learn about and share ideas on housing issues in the County’s non-metro area. This...
Don Tormey, Iowa Utilities Commission
• June 18, 2025
DES MOINES — In light of Governor Kim Reynolds’ decision on Wednesday to veto House File 639, an act relating to infrastructure projects, the Iowa Utilities Commission acknowledges the Governor’s...
Lexis Miller, Communications Director, ICAAR
• June 18, 2025
IOWA CITY — More than 60 community members, REALTORS®, builders, and city officials attended an educational event on June 11 at the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® Education Center to learn...
Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist
• June 18, 2025
SOLON — Solon High School’s baseball field at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA) is recognized as one of, if not the top, high school baseball field in Iowa after major improvements done...
