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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Punting, passing, and kickin on a Saturday morning

October 2, 2024

  SOLON — 92 kids displayed their prowess in the skills of football Saturday, Sept. 21 during the annual Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition in Spartan Stadium. First-fourth graders...

Participants in the 2nd annual Bone Dash 5k start the race Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the SRNA. The family friendly event benefited the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s Joining Hands Pediatric Rheumatology Support Group.

3rd annual Bone Dash is Saturday, October 5

October 2, 2024

Solon Economist SOLON — The third annual Bone Dash 5k and Monster Mile run/walk event, raising money for the UI Health Care pediatric rheumatology support group, Joining Hands, will be held Saturday,...

Homecoming 2024

October 2, 2024

Solon Public Library News

October 2, 2024

The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest is here! We invite everyone to pick out your perfect pumpkin (no larger than 8 inches in diameter) and get it all dressed up. Use your creative skills to gather...

Solon Public Library News

September 25, 2024

Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week...

Solon Oktoberfest is this Saturday

September 25, 2024

SOLON — Oktoberfest is an annual festival originating in Munich, Germany (Bavaria) and traditionally held between mid-tolate September and the first Sunday in October. Saturday, Sept. 28, Oktoberfest...

Hawks Vs. Cyclones food drive competition

Eileen Hageman, GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club September 17, 2024

We know the Iowa State Cyclones defeated the University of Iowa Hawkeyes earlier this month in a competitive football game. It still stings! Hawk fans, here is an opportunity to beat the Cyclones, proving...

Fall is the ideal time for a furnace check up

Chris Umscheid, Editor September 11, 2024

SOLON — Fall in Iowa means temperatures start to drop with winter looming large on the horizon. It also means furnaces will be turned on for the first time in several months. If all goes well, the...

Geothermal — a customizable alternative to high utility bills

Chris Umscheid, Editor September 11, 2024

SOLON — As utility bills for natural gas, propane, and electricity continue to increase homeowners may not be aware that the very ground their home sits on may be an option for their heating and...

Sept. 28 is State- wide Volunteer Day in Iowa’s parks and forests

September 11, 2024

Iowa state parks invite you to lend a hand on Saturday, Sept. 28 for Statewide Volunteer Day. Several state parks and forests (including Lake Macbride State Park) will host events that include picking...

Solon Hereford farms earn honors in Iowa State Fair Show

September 11, 2024

DES MOINES — McKenna Rogers and Morgan Rogers of Solon took home awards from the Hereford Show at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. McKenna placed third in the Horned Early Summer Yrig Heifer (May 1-...

At the September 4, 2024, City Council Meeting, Alexis Kurth was recognized for her five years of service to the Solon Public Library. (First row, from the left: Paul Saupe, Liz King, Alexis Kurth, PJ Kurth, Harper Kurth, Kris Brown. Second row, from the left: Taney Kurth, Lily Smith, Janet Salathiel, Sandy Lawrence. Third row, from the left: Bob King, Mayor Dan O’Neil.

Solon Public Library News

September 11, 2024

The Library is more than just a building and books, it’s the people who make it a special place in our community. We’re celebrating Alexis Kurth, Adult Services Librarian, and her five year anniversary...

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