Jack Neuzil (Nov. 25, 1930-April 19, 2025), better known to many simply as ‘The Dinosaur Man,’ was remembered and honored Friday, August 1 as the Solon Public Library held its fourth annual Dinosaurs...
SOLON — The Solon farm is home to chickens, dogs, cats and most importantly, lots of horses. Although the horses at Bent Creek Farm are of all different ages, breeds, colors and come from varying backgrounds,...
“I always knew I wanted to be a hair stylist,” Diane Stahle said.
Stahle went to Americana Beauty School Cosmetology in Des Moines, from which she graduated in 1966. She then went back to her home...
Reece Meyer, a member of the Graham Champions 4-H Club picked up several honors in the crossbred steer competition including 4th place Grand Champion Market Beef, Champion Johnson County Bred Calf, Champion...
Taylor Vittetoe (Greencastle Barnstormers 4-H Club, second from left) was crowned as the 2025 Johnson County Fair Queen Sunday, July 20. Solon’s Taylor Cavanh (Graham Champions 4-H Club) was crowned...
Just minutes from Solon, Iowa’s largest state park offers a sprawling retreat for locals and travelers alike. Lake Macbride State Park spans about 2,200 acres and provides a range of activities, including...
Learn about the power of local food at Land & Heart: Local Food Shorts, a film screening event from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at FilmScene at The Chauncey, 404 E College St., Iowa City.
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomes Iowa State Fairgoers to indulge in fun ‘Fair Sweet Fair’ experiences with Choose Iowa during the annual 11-day event slated for Aug. 7 through Aug....
Here are a few things you should know before you go to the Iowa State Fair this year.
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Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
• August 6, 2025
Severe weather, high winds, or old age can cause trees or large branches to fall, sometimes causing damage to your home, garage, fence, or vehicle. In the aftermath, many homeowners wonder if insurance...
Jen Green, Office of the Iowa Attorney General
• August 6, 2025
DES MOINES — As our great Iowa State Fair approaches and concerts and shows are scheduled in venues all over the state, Attorney General Brenna Bird is reminding Iowans to be cautious when purchasing...
Since 1983, the Governor’s Charity Steer Show has raised nearly $6 million for three independent Ronald McDonald House locations in Iowa including Iowa City. This year’s event is set for Saturday,...
