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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Solon Public Library News

February 5, 2025

Take a chance and try something new in February! Blind Date with a Book aims to break the habit of judging books by their covers or titles and encourages readers to step out of their comfort zones. You...

Informational and registration meeting for Solon Spartan Trapshooting is Feb. 23

February 5, 2025

The Solon Spartan Trapshooting Team will host its annual informational and registration meeting Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Solon Public Library from 4:00-5:00 p.m.. Trapshooting is available...

February Solon Senior Advocates News

January 30, 2025

A group of folks gather every Wednesday at the Methodist Church with people from many different areas for a social get-together that includes a meal, bingo and cards, plus lively conversations. For those...

Solon Senior Support February News

January 30, 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. NEW! Cards and Bingo Fridays at 12:30...

Solon Public Library News

January 30, 2025

The large glass display case at the Solon Public Library has housed a multitude of items that are unique, educational, inspirational, and just plain fun! Alexis Kurth, former adult services librarian,...

2025 Solon Senior of the Year Award nominations due March 19

Pat Ikan January 16, 2025

The Solon Senior of the Year Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the annual award. Nomination forms must be received by Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Solon Senior Advocates established...

Solon Public Library News

January 16, 2025

We’re pleased to announce our new catalog system, Apollo, has officially launched! We started the day Tuesday, January 14, with the new catalog. If you haven’t already, visit our website, www.solon.lib.ia.us,...

Tru Donovan talks with Santa Claus as Dulce (left) and Dante look on. The Donovan family was among the many who came to see Jolly old St. Nick at the Solon Fire Department last Friday evening. Mr. Kringle set aside his duties at the North Pole to help SHS seniors Rose McAtee and Ella Havlicek in their quest to raise food donations for the Solon Community Food Pantry.

A request Santa Claus couldn’t refuse

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — Things are understandably busy at the North Pole, headquarters for Santa Claus and his elves, as they work feverishly to produce toys for all of the good boys and girls to be delivered on...

Solon Public Library News

December 18, 2024

Library Events The Winter Library Challenge is for all-ages! Participate in activities and challenges at the Library in December and January to earn secret codes. It’s as simple as joining us...

Solon Public Library News

December 11, 2024

One of the most important tools we have to execute library tasks is our catalog system. We’ve advanced from the days of the large wooden catalogs with drawers full of cards, and now we’re preparing...

Christmas comes to Solon

Christmas comes to Solon

December 11, 2024

SOLON — The Christmas season officially started in Solon this past Saturday with the annual Christmas Tree Walk and Arts Festival at the Solon Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. The event, a Solon...

Christmas comes early for needy veterans

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 11, 2024

SOLON — The holiday season may be a little brighter for some area veterans thanks to parishioners at St. Mary Catholic Church who reached into their pockets one Sunday morning last month. Bill Wieland,...

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