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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Time is running short for GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club’s Holiday Decorations

Time is running short for GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club’s Holiday Decorations

December 3, 2024

SOLON — Time is running short to browse and bid on the Christmas trees and wreaths on display at the Solon Public Library for the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club’s annual Holiday Decorating Contest...

St. Bridget’s Christmas Party is this Sunday

December 3, 2024

St. Bridget’s Church will hold their annual Christmas Party Sunday, December 8, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, 2136 St. Bridget’s Road NE, Solon. The church opens at noon and the program...

Hoover Presidential Foundation hosts Festival of Trees during Christmas Past

December 3, 2024

WEST BRANCH — The Hoover Presidential Foundation will hold its annual Festival of Trees during the “A Christmas Past” celebration in West Branch December 6-7, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Rummells...

Solon Public Library News

December 3, 2024

The Winter Library Challenge is for all-ages! Participate in activities and challenges at the Library in December and January to earn secret codes. Redeem four secret codes for a small prize and a...

Iowa Equestrian Center to Host Third Annual Deck the Stalls Holiday Event Dec. 15

December 3, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kirkwood Community College’s Iowa Equestrian Center will host the third annual Deck the Stalls event Sunday, Dec. 15, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The family-friendly experience...

Little Hawks drop bowling season opener to Dubuque Senior

December 3, 2024

IOWA CITY — The 2024-2025 boys bowling season got off to a rocky start for the City High Little Hawks Tuesday, Nov. 26 as they dropped their home opener against Dubuque Senior at Colonial Lanes...

Solon Senior Support December News

November 27, 2024

Happy Holidays from Solon Senior Support! 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. Senior...

December Solon Senior Advocates News

November 27, 2024

The Senior Advocates are planning to hire a Trip Coordinator who will take over the long established senior day trips planned each year. These trips are an essential part of the Advocates’ mission...

College News

November 27, 2024

Lindsay Armour Involved in Central College Symphonic Wind Ensemble PELLA — Lindsay Armour, from Ely, Class of 2027, is participating in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College, playing percussion. Central...

Solon Public Library News

November 27, 2024

Happy holidays! Friendly reminder for everyone – the Solon Public Library is closed for Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30. We will reopen with regular hours on Monday,...

A plea to drive safely during the Thanksgiving Holiday

Trooper Bob Conrad, Public Resource Officer, Iowa State Patrol November 26, 2024

This Thanksgiving a record 71.7 million people are expected to travel by vehicle.  This is up by 1.3 million people compared to last year according to AAA.  We fully expect traffic to start getting busier...

St. Bridget’s Christmas Party is Sunday, Dec. 8

November 26, 2024

Please join us at St. Bridget’s Church for our annual Christmas Party Sunday, December 8, at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, 2136 St. Bridget’s Road NE, Solon. The church opens at noon and the...

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