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Solon Economist

(From left) Jadlyn Huynh (Agnes/Pirate 1), Abby Kramer (Pirate), Merrick Gravert (Morgan Bluebeard), Evann Freerks (Princess Maria), Natalie Arthur (Jackie Bluebeard), and MacKenna Kramer (Pirate) rehearse a scene from The Pirate Sisters and the Bounty for Bluebeard, this year’s spring play at Solon High School. The curtain goes up Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in the Center for the Arts.

YO HO!

Chris Umscheid, Editor February 27, 2025

SOLON — Famous pirate John Bluebeard has given up his life of piracy for the love of Princess Maria. But, after he is captured by Queen Victoria and the powerhungry Prince George, it is up to Maria...

 SIS Alpha Club members pose for a group photo after delivering over 1,200 pounds of food to the Solon Community Food Pantry.

SIS Alpha Club fills the Pantry

February 27, 2025

SOLON — “They filled up the Pantry!” So said Elaine Claude, Director of the Solon Community Food Pantry after the Solon Intermediate School (SIS)’s Alpha Club delivered 1,259 pounds of food...

Flood Preparedness and insurance

Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division February 27, 2025

Each spring brings about the possibility of flooding in Iowa. Damage caused by flooding is often a standard exclusion in homeowner, renter, and property insurance policies. In most flood-prone areas,...

SHIIP-SMP accepting volunteer applications for 2025

February 27, 2025

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are free, confidential, and unbiased services of the State of Iowa Insurance Division. Every year, nearly 400...

New church development could reshape Solon borders — At a price

Jackson Miles, For the Solon Economist February 27, 2025

SOLON — Jordan Creek Church is seeking to build a new facility along Highway 382 northwest of town, but the project faces hurdles due to annexation requirements, fragmented land parcels, and infrastructure...

Solon schools may implement a human trafficking prevention program

Ben Klein, For the Solon Economist February 27, 2025

SOLON — Solon schools may soon take a step forward in the fight against human trafficking by introducing a prevention program aimed at educating students, staff, and parents. At Solon Community...

March 15 application deadline for Solon Women’s Club scholarships

Eileen Hageman, GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club February 26, 2025

SOLON — The GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club will again be awarding two $500 scholarships to local graduating high school seniors. Applicants can be planning to attend either a community college, or...

Beef Days Committee seeking 2025 T-shirt artwork

Solon Beef Days Committee February 26, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Beef Days Committee is accepting original artwork for the t-shirt design of the 2025 Solon Beef Days Celebration, to be held Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19. Each artist...

Solon Pantry to host vaccination clinic March 3

February 26, 2025

SOLON — Johnson County Public Health is partnering with community-based organizations in the county to offer Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for eligible adults through the Vaccines for Adults...

Legion Fish Fry’s start Friday, March 7

Chris Umscheid, Editor February 26, 2025

SOLON — It’s been a local tradition for many decades, and it starts up again Friday, March 7, when the American Legion Stinocher Post 460 hosts the first of seven fish fry’s during the Lenten...

Ice safety and rescue: A look inside the dangers of ice

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist February 26, 2025

SOLON — Following a recent drowning incident at Lake Macbride in early February, officials are urging the public to be aware of the dangers ice can pose in the winter. With an estimated 250 people...

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was placed on a pole in front of Mushroom Park in July 2023 and is available for use by the public in a cardiac arrest emergency. AEDs greatly increase the chances of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest when used within the first few minutes. People can access the unit by calling 9-1-1 while at the box. The dispatcher at the Joint Emergency Communications Center (JECC) will take the information regarding the emergency, dispatch trained responders from the Solon Fire Dept., Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and Johnson County Ambulance Service, and send a code for the caller to unlock the box.

Johnson County makes strides to strengthen a HeartSafe Community

February 21, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has officially proclaimed February as American Heart Month, reinforcing the County’s commitment to cardiovascular health and life-saving emergency response initiatives. Over...

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