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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

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,...

New Jordan Creek Church provides challenges for city, county

March 26, 2025

SOLON — The Solon City Council met in regular session Wednesday, March 19, and received an update from Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan. In his report to the Council, Sullivan addressed concerns...

Sunrise in Solon

Sunrise in Solon

March 26, 2025

Angela Rehnke captured this moment of calm as the sun began to illuminate the eastern sky Sunday morning (March 23).

Egg My Yard fundraiser is back!

Eileen Hageman, GFWC Solon Women’s Club March 19, 2025

Your child would love waking up Easter morning to a yard full of stuffed eggs! Members of the GFWC Solon Women’s Club will again be doing the “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. All profits raised will...

Solon Public Library News

March 19, 2025

Did you know the can came years before the opener? Safely preserving food by canning was introduced in 1807. And there is more… Doris Montag, a local storyteller and humorist, returns with the history...

Egg My Yard fundraiser is back!

Eileen Hageman, GFWC Solon Women’s Club March 11, 2025

Your child would love waking up Easter morning to a yard full of stuffed eggs! Members of the GFWC Solon Women’s Club will again be doing the “Egg My Yard” fundraiser. All profits raised will...

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