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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

A popular option for weight loss has come to Solon

A popular option for weight loss has come to Solon

Chris Umscheid, Editor January 16, 2025

People struggling with weight loss have been presented with many different options over the years ranging from a plethora of diet and exercise regimens to various dietary supplements (so-called “fat-burners”),...

The architect’s rendering show what a proposed senior (55+) apartment complex, to be built along Windflower Lane in the Fox Ridge development on the south side of Solon, will look like.

Council approves site plan for proposed senior housing complex

January 16, 2025

The Solon City Council took action on two items related to a proposed senior housing (55+) complex during their regular meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8. The Solon Community Housing Corporation is proposing...

Sheriff’s time report for Solon

January 16, 2025

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) provides law enforcement to the city of Solon on a contracted basis and releases a monthly Town Time Report documenting the agency’s activities and time...

Bridge Community Bank acquired

January 16, 2025

ORION, ILL — Orion Bancorporation, Inc., the parent company of BankORION, has announced its plan to acquire Mechanicsville Bancshares, Inc. the parent company of Bridge Community Bank. As part of this...

College News

January 16, 2025

Carlie Robertson is one of 102 Coe College students named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List CEDAR RAPIDS — Coe College is recognizing its highest performing students as members of the Dean's List, including...

Hugh makes a slam dunk during an adaptive basketball session Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Solon Community Center. Adaptive sports programming is becoming more popular in Solon and makes it possible for children with a variety of challenges to enjoy sports activities.

Because everybody deserves a chance to play

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — They dribbled, passed, and took shots at the basket just like their classmates do, but the pace was perhaps a bit slower. For the dozen or so kids enjoying basketball skills at the Solon...

Solon Middle School 7th grade student RJ Smalley presents balloons, a T-shirt, and a small scale replica of the leg lamp from the 1983 comedy movie “A Christmas Story” to Principal Mike Herdliska as the students and staff celebrate an “Exceptional” rating from the Iowa Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year Friday, Dec. 13.

One of the best

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — The Iowa Department of Education released performance ratings for the 2023-2024 school year last month marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations...

Solon Middle School students receive musical honors

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — Two Solon Middle School students have been recognized for their musical talent. Emma Olsem was chosen to perform in the 2024 Opus Honor Choir, which was held Thursday, Nov. 21 in the C.Y....

Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to potentially join forces

Madison Schuler, The Daily Iowan December 18, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...

Winter 2024/2025 holiday hours for Johnson County departments and offices

December 18, 2024

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Most State offices located in Johnson...

Keep Iowa Beautiful opens 2025 scholarship

Andy Frantz December 11, 2024

Keep Iowa Beautiful awards three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university. These annual scholarships honor important figures in Keep Iowa Beautiful...

Solon Middle School ranks in top 1.25 percent of all Iowa schools

Brianna Brands, The Daily Iowan December 11, 2024

With low chronic absenteeism rates, exceptional student growth, and a demonstration of proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science, Solon Middle School is one of the top schools in the...

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