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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Solon new wastewater treatment facility (sewer plant) update, April 2025

Cami Rasmussen, City Administrator, Special to the Solon Economist April 16, 2025

Project Overview The decision to build a new treatment facility came after extensive evaluation by city engineers. The age of the current facility, limited space, flooding issues, and more restrictive...

Upcoming events with solon parks and rec

Ella McEntaffer, Solon Economist April 16, 2025

SOLON, IA — Park and Recreation Director Brodie Bohlen says that there are a lot of interesting events and activities this upcoming spring for the Solon area community. Preschool through third grade...

One of the first groups to tackle the 2023 Spartan Dash leaves the starting line in front of the Timber Dome at the SRNA. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary and Solon Intermediate School PTOs and will be held Saturday, April 26

Spartan Dash 2025 is next Saturday, April 26

Nicole Rodriguez, The Spartan Dash Team April 15, 2025

SOLON — The annual Spartan Dash is a family-friendly 1 mile fun run with an obstacle course and serves as the largest fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary and Solon Intermediate School PTO's. Families...

Solon Public Library News

April 9, 2025

Garage sale season is quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for the Solon Area Garage Sales, sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Public Library. Garage Sales will be held Friday, June 6, and Saturday,...

Solon Public Library News: April 3

April 3, 2025

Millions of people across the country visit their library each week. What’s the draw? Everything! From young families stopping in for play and Storytime, to students sketching out their next creative...

Solon Beef Days Herky stands guard over a group of bikes during the Big Rove bike ride last July. Cyclists departed from Big Grove in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids and met at Big Grove in Solon during one of several bike rides passing through the community. The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services says cycling and trails generate $1.4 billion for the state’s economy.

Cycling and trails generate $1.4 billion for Iowa’s economy

March 26, 2025

Iowa is home to more than 2,000 miles of trails and nearly 900,000 bicycle riders. Cycling and trails provide more than a fun, outdoor recreation experience, they are powerful economic and health initiatives...

IHSAA Basketball Tournament moves to ISU’s Hilton Coliseum in 2027

Chris Cuellar March 26, 2025

BOONE — A century after playing championships inside State Gym, the Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and Iowa State University (ISU) enter an exciting new era together as the IHSAA State...

League of Women Voters of Johnson County to host legislative forum March 29

March 26, 2025

The League of Women Voters of Johnson County will host a legislative forum Saturday, March 29, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the North Liberty City Hall, 360 N. Main St., to discuss immigration and citizenship issues....

Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show next Saturday in Coralville

March 26, 2025

Make plans now to attend the Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show Saturday, April 5, at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa. This is the area's largest show, with over 100 talented...

Solon Public Library News

March 26, 2025

Enjoy hands-on DIY fun with our monthly DIY Night for adults and young adults (16+) with our new adult services librarian, Mykle! Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. Mykle will lead the group in creative...

April Solon Senior Advocates news

March 26, 2025

The May Senior Advocate Board meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20 at 5:45 p.m. at the Solon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall so members of the community can attend to learn more about the Advocates mission...

Solon Senior Support April news

March 26, 2025

Solon Senior Support is a non-profit volunteer group helping Solon-area senior citizens. Please call Jill Weetman at 319-624-2773 for questions or information. Got Pills? Got Questions? Saturday,...

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