The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Main Street is typically packed shoulder to shoulder during the annual Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss Friday evening. Last year, the jam-packed crowd watched history being made again as U of I football player Kade Pieper defended his 2024 Championship and survived a final showdown against Wayne Seagren with a 13’ toss to retain his title in a ‘two-peat.’ Who will win this year? Find out Friday, July 17. The action starts at 7 p.m. on Main Street.
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OPN Architects
SCSD moves forward with new administration building
Council weighs Saddleback Estates conversion, addresses June flooding and safety concerns over former Eastwoods property
Local officials address ongoing problems with LRS’s trash collection
Solon Public Library News
Attorney General Brenna Bird secures victory to restore competition and free speech in digital advertising
Sports
Pitcher Luke Merrick celebrates after the Clippers get no runs in the sixth inning of the second game in a varsity doubleheader between the Solon Spartans and the Clear Creek Amana Clippers at CCA Athletic Complex in Tiffin on Thursday, July 2, 2026. The Clippers beat the Spartans, 2-1.
Clippers sweep Spartans 7-4, 2-1
Lady Spartans get two upset wins, start playoffs tonight in Solon against Maquoketa
Spartans baseball split with Bobcats and Vikings, fall to Knights, and punish the Pointers on the diamonds
Solon splits 4 games in home tournament
Lady Spartans swept in WaMaC action
Top Stories
Clippers sweep Spartans 7-4, 2-1
Lady Spartans get two upset wins, start playoffs tonight in Solon against Maquoketa
Council weighs Saddleback Estates conversion, addresses June flooding and safety concerns over former Eastwoods property
Local officials address ongoing problems with LRS’s trash collection
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Opinion | 7 tips for planning for student loans
Community
Johnson named to Quincy University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Annual Bone Dash Fun Run under new sponsorship
SOLON SENIORS
July Solon Senior Advocates news
Obituaries
Daniel Ahrens

June 30, 2026

Scott Kleppe

June 17, 2026

Deborah Krekel

June 10, 2026

Mildred Wagner

June 3, 2026