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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Solon Public Library News

May 6, 2025

Garage sale season has arrived and it’s time to get your Solon Area Garage Sale registered with the Friends of the Library. The annual sale is hosted by the Friends Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June...

Mobile bar services popular for Eastern Iowa events

Colin Votzmeyer, For the Solon Economist May 6, 2025

IOWA CITY — Just like food trucks, mobile bar services are increasingly popular for weddings, reunions and other parties in Iowa. The Tipsy Traveler’s, a mobile bar service out of Keota that started...

Solon Public Library News: May 1

April 30, 2025

We’re celebrating Star Wars Day Saturday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. we’ll watch Return of the Jedi [PG] and make Star Wars themed crafts. Star Wars Day is for all-ages to enjoy, no registration required....

GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club flower sale is this Friday and Saturday

Sandy Phillips, GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club April 30, 2025

Spring Flowers will be available for purchase at the Solon Public Library Basement by the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or until the supply...

May Solon Senior Advocates News

April 30, 2025

Important notice: The May Senior Advocate Board meeting for Tuesday, May 20 at 5:45 p.m. at the Solon Methodist Church Fellowship Hall has been CANCELLED. Looking forward to Kalona, and beyond! In...

GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club flower sale

Sandy Phillips, GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club April 24, 2025

SOLON — Spring Flowers will be available for purchase at the Solon Public Library Basement by the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or until...

Join us for a community news reception May 5

April 24, 2025

A little over a year ago the Solon Economist and Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun newspapers were purchased by Student Publications, Inc., the non-profit organization overseeing The Daily Iowan. This created...

Solon new wastewater treatment facility (sewer plant) update, April 2025

Cami Rasmussen, City Administrator, Special to the Solon Economist April 16, 2025

Project Overview The decision to build a new treatment facility came after extensive evaluation by city engineers. The age of the current facility, limited space, flooding issues, and more restrictive...

One of the first groups to tackle the 2023 Spartan Dash leaves the starting line in front of the Timber Dome at the SRNA. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary and Solon Intermediate School PTOs and will be held Saturday, April 26

Spartan Dash 2025 is next Saturday, April 26

Nicole Rodriguez, The Spartan Dash Team April 15, 2025

SOLON — The annual Spartan Dash is a family-friendly 1 mile fun run with an obstacle course and serves as the largest fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary and Solon Intermediate School PTO's. Families...

Solon Public Library News

April 9, 2025

Garage sale season is quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for the Solon Area Garage Sales, sponsored by the Friends of the Solon Public Library. Garage Sales will be held Friday, June 6, and Saturday,...

Solon Public Library News: April 3

April 3, 2025

Millions of people across the country visit their library each week. What’s the draw? Everything! From young families stopping in for play and Storytime, to students sketching out their next creative...

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...

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