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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Holiday Decorating Contest is happening now

November 20, 2024

Members of the community are invited to participate in the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club’s annual Holiday Decorating Contest at the Solon Public Library by donating a decorated holiday tree or wreath...

Solon Public Library News

November 7, 2024

As we enter into shorter daylight hours, cold temps, and winter weather, we’re dreaming about travel to places near and far. Did you know the Library offers a fantastic resource for planning those...

Veterans Day program Monday at Solon HS

November 6, 2024

The Solon High School Student Council will host their annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11 at 8:45 a.m. in the Solon Center for the Arts. Please join us in honoring the service of our veterans.

Fall Vendor Market in Shueyville is Saturday

October 31, 2024

SHUEYVILLE — Over 45 vendors will be on-site Saturday, Nov. 2 at the annual Fall Vendor Market sponsored by All God’s Children at the Shueyville Church, 1195 Steeple Lane NE in Shueyville. Among...

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