County Supervisors listen to an annual update by the Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission during the Johnson County work session in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.
On April 10, Iowa...
SOLON — Tuesday, April 29, community development expert Deb Brown was in Solon as part of the Community Horizon's Speaker Series coordinated by Greater Iowa City and Johnson County. Deb is an author...
While Friday, May 2, was the last scheduled day of the 2025 legislative session, I’ll still be making trips to Des Moines next week as we head into overtime: there are several budget compromises we need...
Q: Why did you hold a hearing in March about the rise of antisemitism?
A: The atrocities of October 7, 2023, underscored how imperative it is to learn from history. The horrific lessons of the Holocaust...
DES MOINES— Last Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed HF 782, an Act relating to electronic devices in schools, including student access during instructional hours and school safety plans and including...
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...
Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, Office of the Iowa Attorney General
• May 6, 2025
DES MOINES — Friday,April 25, Iowa Attorney General Bird co-led a letter asking the Trump Administration’s EPA to issue a new “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) rule that gives states...
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...
Last November the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) opened a substation in Solon at 223 S. Iowa St. The building (named in honor of former mayor Steve Stange), which has served as Solon’s...
Reece Dolezal, For the Solon Economist
• May 6, 2025
SOLON — When looking to celebrate some of life’s biggest moments, Solon residents often choose one place.
That spot is the Timber Dome Lodge in the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA).
Lauren...
Participants in the annual dash were able to attempt many different obstacles at the Solon Recreation and Nature Center (SRNA), including a human hamster wheel, car wash, plank walk, and brand new rope...
The Senior Advocates have selected Larry Swann as Senior of the Year.
Mr. Swann will be honored will be honored at three events.
Wednesday, May 7, Swann will be recognized at the City Council meeting...
