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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

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...

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 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...

November Solon Senior Advocates News

October 31, 2024

Senior Advocates team up with Towncrest Pharmacy for Flu Clinic A flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic was held Tuesday, October 15 as your Solon Senior Advocates partnered with Towncrest Pharmacy in the...

Class of 1962 holds reunion

Class of 1962 holds reunion

Darlene Brant October 31, 2024

The Solon High School Class of 1962 held a reunion Saturday, October 19 at Frida Kahlo Mexican restaurant in Solon. Front row - Marianne (Sovers) Harney, Lou ( Steinbrech) Ulch, Pat (O' Brien) Lacina,...

GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club Holiday Decorating Contest starts soon

October 31, 2024

SOLON — The GFWC/Iowa Solon Women's Club is sponsoring the annual Holiday Decorating Contest for tree, wreaths, or garlands at the Solon Public Library. Participants would obtain a 4 1/2-6 ft. artificial...

Solon Senior Support is hosting a “Senior Coffee Group” Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Solon Methodist Church.

An opportunity for coffee and conversation

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 23, 2024

SOLON — Older adults in Solon have a new place to go for socializing over a cup of coffee as Solon Senior Support is offering a “Senior Coffee Group” Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:00...

September Solon Senior Advocates News

September 5, 2024

The Advocates have been arranging day trips for seniors for almost 17 years and have visited many cities, theaters and other places of interest. In looking toward 2025 trips we are asking for your...

August Solon Senior Advocates News

July 31, 2024

The Economist has brought on board, Joel Kellar, as a summer intern who plans to report on Solon stories and happenings bringing more local news to the Economist pages. If you have a story of interest...

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