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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

SHS to host mental health/suicide awareness event Sunday, Sept. 7

Chris Umscheid, Editor August 28, 2025

The Solon Community School District (SCSD) will be hosting a community-wide event Sunday, Sept. 7 with a showing of the film My Ascension, a documentary about Emma Benoit, a young woman from Ascension...

Solon Public Library News: August 28

August 28, 2025

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Back in 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month began with a simple but powerful idea: every child should have a library card–and use it! That message still rings...

Thank you, summer interns!

August 28, 2025

As summer draws to a close we bid farewell to our summer interns from the University of Iowa – AJ Dolan, Ella McEntaffer, and Natalia Scales. This was the second summer we have benefited from the...

Open house for Diane Stahle is this Friday

August 20, 2025

A retirement party and open house for Diane Stahle, retiring after 60 years of working as a hairdresser, is set for Friday, August 22 at the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 from 5-8:00 p.m. “I...

Two open houses announced for Solon Robotics

Two open houses announced for Solon Robotics

August 20, 2025

Solon Robotics will host two open house meetings for new and returning student members. Saturday, Aug 23, 8:30-10:30 a.m. and Monday, Aug 25, 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the robotics meeting rooms. The rooms...

A young reader enjoys time with Willa. Kids in grades 1–8 can enjoy one-on-one reading time with Willa, a lovable French Bulldog who adores books, belly rubs, and library visits.

Solon Public Library News: August 21

August 20, 2025

The start of back to school season is upon us and we’re gearing up for after school fun at the Library to begin in September. BAM POW, our Thursday early-out program, begins on Thursday, September...

Solon College News: August 21

August 20, 2025

Locke named to Augustana College's spring semester Dean's List ROCK ISLAND, IL — Alexandra Locke, a Data Science, Business Analytics and Accounting major, of Solon, was named to Augustana College's...

Solon Public Library News: August 14

August 13, 2025

The start of back to school season is upon us and we’re gearing up for after school fun at the Library to begin in September. BAM POW, our Thursday early-out program, begins Thursday, September 11....

Solon College News: August 14

August 13, 2025

Jack Clark named to St. Cloud University’s dean's list ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1016 students whose academic achievement placed them on...

Solon Public Library News: August 7

August 6, 2025

Another wonderful summer reading program has come to a close. We’ve enjoyed many Storytimes, learned all about science and explosions, escaped with Dog Man, practiced our spy skills, and so much more....

Senior Advocates August Newsletter

July 30, 2025

2025 Solon Senior Advocate trips Thursday, August 14 – Villages of Van Buren County Cost - $60 1) Light breakfast in Birmingham, 2) Bentonsport Historic District shops with Greef General Store,...

Solon Public Library News: July 31

July 30, 2025

It may have gotten here faster than we anticipated but Thursday, July 31, marks the official close of summer reading. Thank you for logging your reading and joining us for a multitude of great programs. To...

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