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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The Solon Mariachi Band returns to the Music on Main Street concert series Wednesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. on the Mainstreet stage in downtown Solon. This year’s concerts begin with a Memorial Day morning concert of patriotic music by Iowa Brass Monday, May 26, at
10:30 a.m.

Music on Mainstreet is back for another season

May 21, 2025

SOLON — Music on Mainstreet, a Solon summer tradition, is back for another season of free entertainment. Concerts are typically on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on the Mainstreet stage in downtown...

Solon Economist file photo

Solon Firefighters Breakfast Sunday, May 25

May 21, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Fire Department will hold their annual Firefighters Breakfast Sunday, May 25, at the Solon Firehouse, 400 Windflower Lane. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and ham will be served 6:30 a.m.-12:30...

Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 member Bill Meyer salutes during the 2024 Memorial Day ceremony at
the all veterans memorial site in Solon.

Public and veterans invited to Memorial Day services

Denny Hansen, Sgt. at Arms, American Legion Stinocher Post 460 May 21, 2025

The Solon American Legion “Stinocher Post 460” will host its annual Memorial Day Service at the Legion Memorial Park at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 27. Transportation will be available from the Legion to...

Solon’s Gene Greazel was among nearly 90 local veterans who spent last Wednesday touring war memorials in Washington, D.C. on the 55th Eastern Iowa Honor Flight. The flight returned to the Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids) around 10:00 p.m. where the veterans were greeted by family, friends, and hundreds of supporters.

A full day

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist May 21, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — A full day. That’s what nearly 90 local veterans had Wednesday, May 14 as they participated in Honor Flight 55 and spent the day touring war memorials in Washington, DC. Solon’s...

Solon firefighters breakfast is May 25

Solon firefighters breakfast is May 25

May 14, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Fire Department will hold their annual Firefighters Breakfast Sunday, May 25, at the Solon Firehouse, 400 Windflower Lane. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and ham will be served 6:30 a.m.-12:30...

USGS to present findings on Silurian Aquifer Groundwater Study at Johnson County work session May 14

Johnson County May 12, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will present findings from a multi-year groundwater study of the Silurian aquifer during a public work session of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday,...

Solon Public Library News

May 6, 2025

Garage sale season has arrived and it’s time to get your Solon Area Garage Sale registered with the Friends of the Library. The annual sale is hosted by the Friends Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June...

Mobile bar services popular for Eastern Iowa events

Colin Votzmeyer, For the Solon Economist May 6, 2025

IOWA CITY — Just like food trucks, mobile bar services are increasingly popular for weddings, reunions and other parties in Iowa. The Tipsy Traveler’s, a mobile bar service out of Keota that started...

The Timber Dome Lodge opened in 2014 and was built by Dick Schwab, who has also built other round barn structures in Iowa. The lodge was partially built the old-fashioned way by community volunteers. Beams were made on site, concrete was hand-poured, the mortar for the limestone was all hand-mixed.

Timber Dome Lodge in Solon has become a hotspot for holding notable events

Reece Dolezal, For the Solon Economist May 6, 2025

SOLON — When looking to celebrate some of life’s biggest moments, Solon residents often choose one place. That spot is the Timber Dome Lodge in the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA). Lauren...

Solon Public Library News: May 1

April 30, 2025

We’re celebrating Star Wars Day Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. we’ll watch Return of the Jedi [PG] and make Star Wars themed crafts. Star Wars Day is for all-ages to enjoy, no registration required....

GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club flower sale is this Friday and Saturday

Sandy Phillips, GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club April 30, 2025

Spring Flowers will be available for purchase at the Solon Public Library Basement by the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or until the supply...

May Solon Senior Advocates News

April 30, 2025

Important notice: The May Senior Advocate Board meeting for Tuesday, May 20 at 5:45 p.m. at the Solon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall has been CANCELLED. Looking forward to Kalona, and beyond! In...

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