SOLON — This past Saturday, the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 celebrated Flag Day with an American flag retirement ceremony. The ceremony consisted of a brief speech from Post Commander...
SOLON — The City of Solon will recommend approval of a conditional use permit for the construction of the Jordan Creek Church on land west of Solon along Hwy. 382. The Council took the action during...
SOLON — Community pride, smart planning, and a deep respect for local roots were on full display Wednesday June 11, during the “Small Town, Big Dreams – Real Iowa Success Stories” panel at...
Kathy Hirl, Solon American Legion Auxiliary Historian
• June 18, 2025
SOLON — Monday, June 2, the Solon American Legion recognized 27 members for their continuous membership. Six members of the Legion Auxiliary were recognized for 50+ years – Gail Ott (74 years),...
JOHNSON COUNTY — Johnson County will host two public input sessions Thursday, June 26, for community members to learn about and share ideas on housing issues in the County’s non-metro area. This...
Don Tormey, Iowa Utilities Commission
• June 18, 2025
DES MOINES — In light of Governor Kim Reynolds’ decision on Wednesday to veto House File 639, an act relating to infrastructure projects, the Iowa Utilities Commission acknowledges the Governor’s...
Lexis Miller, Communications Director, ICAAR
• June 18, 2025
IOWA CITY — More than 60 community members, REALTORS®, builders, and city officials attended an educational event on June 11 at the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® Education Center to learn...
Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist
• June 18, 2025
SOLON — Solon High School’s baseball field at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA) is recognized as one of, if not the top, high school baseball field in Iowa after major improvements done...
SOLON — The Solon High School Mariachi Band brought vibrant sound and energy back to downtown Solon during the Music on Main Street concert series on Wednesday, June 4. Led by band director Desmond...
SOLON — Get ready for a day of riding bikes, cold brews, and big fun—Big Rove is rolling back into Solon on Saturday, June 21, and excitement is already building around town. During the June 4 Solon...
Marilyn Hansen, Special to the Solon Economist
• June 11, 2025
SOLON - The 2025 session of the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Girls State will be held June 15-20 on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines.
The Solon American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #460,...
SOLON — During the June 4 Solon City Council meeting, Sheriff Brad Kunkel updated local leaders on staffing progress and future planning efforts underway at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Kunkel,...
