The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Gavin Wisman (24), a senior, enters the “tunnel” made up of teammates and senior parents as Senior Night draws to a close Friday, October 10.
News
The beauty of harvest
The beauty of harvest
Passing the torch
Solon firefighters visit Lakeview Elementary for Fire Prevention Week
‘All about ADUs’ training draws strong turnout, provides valuable education on Iowa’s new ADU law
A busy (and rewarding) weekend for the Spartan Marching Band
Sports
Falyn Svalstad and Addison Seamans were the first two Lady Spartans across the finish line at North Linn’s Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational Saturday, October 11. Svalstad took third in 19:32.5 while Seamans was fifth in 19:52.3 with PR’s for both as Solon won the varsity girls race.
Solon sweeps boys’ and girls’ races at North Linn’s Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational
Solon volleyball’s Amelia Guinn building confidence amid strong freshman season
Lady Spartans clinch 1st WaMaC East championship since 2012
Eli Kampman continues to defy all expectations in dismantling of Keokuk
More than a win: Solon seniors’ final home match
Top Stories
The beauty of harvest
Passing the torch
Solon sweeps boys’ and girls’ races at North Linn’s Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational
A busy (and rewarding) weekend for the Spartan Marching Band
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Solon Economist
Opinions
Opinion | Feeding squirrels – not exactly intentionally
Opinion | Toddlers know, so why can’t school officials learn?
Q&A: Foreign worker visas should not displace U.S. workers
Opinion | Thoughts on feeding the birds this winter
Community
Solon Library Public News: October 16
Solon College News: October 16
Solon Public Library News: October 9
Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show is this Saturday, in Coralville
Obituaries
Duane Steven Nearad

October 16, 2025

Barbara Jean Knight Johnson

September 26, 2025

Ronald ‘Ronnie’ George Worrell
Charlene Gail Groven (Opkis)