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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

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...

Prepare to file your application for college financial aid

Rob Denson December 11, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, for 2025-2026 is now available. Students and their parents should fill it out as soon as possible to ensure the best consideration for available...

Grandma got run over by a reindeer, who was texting

December 11, 2024

In the humorous Christmas song, “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer,” she’s a bit tipsy from enjoying too much eggnog on Christmas Eve. So, it’s easy to understand how Grandma could have stumbled...

Johnson County residents invited to share their views on livability for aging successfully

December 11, 2024

The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board (JCLC), appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, is launching a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions...

Solon Public Library News

December 11, 2024

One of the most important tools we have to execute library tasks is our catalog system. We’ve advanced from the days of the large wooden catalogs with drawers full of cards, and now we’re preparing...

Washington County Riverboat Foundation Gives $1 Million Grant to the Timeless Values | Modern Experience Campaign

David Ancelet December 11, 2024

WEST BRANCH — The Hoover Presidential Foundation is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $1 million grant by the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. This impactful grant to the Timeless...

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