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Solon Economist

Rene Meza, a member of Solon Robotics, observes the arena seconds before a scrimmage competition begins Thursday, October 24 at the Solon Community Center.

A new season begins for Solon Robotics

Joel Kellar October 31, 2024

SOLON — As the calendar turns into November, the longest high school season begins its journey. Solon Robotics has already spent countless hours in the preseason building their robots. The foundation...

Fall Vendor Market in Shueyville is Saturday

October 31, 2024

SHUEYVILLE — Over 45 vendors will be on-site Saturday, Nov. 2 at the annual Fall Vendor Market sponsored by All God’s Children at the Shueyville Church, 1195 Steeple Lane NE in Shueyville. Among...

Solon Public Library News

Solon Public Library News

October 31, 2024

The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest brought out so much creativity and joy! Independent judges from our community used their critical eyes to assess the entries for originality, ingenious use of inexpensive...

Solon Firefighters want to help you ‘Battery Up’

Captain John Studt October 31, 2024

It’s that time of year when you should change out the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Your Solon Firefighters offer a Battery Up program to our senior and disabled individuals...

The cast of “The Lightning Thief” rehearses a scene. The fall musical, presented by the Solon High School Drama Department, takes the stage this weekend for two shows Saturday, Nov. 2 and one Sunday, Nov. 3 and stars Brady Evers (standing) as Percy Jackson.

Catch “The Lightning Thief” this weekend!

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 31, 2024

SOLON — What happens when ordinary teenager Percy Jackson finds out he’s a demigod (the offspring of a god, Poseidon, in this case) and is tasked with an epic quest to find Zeus’ missing lightning...

The Solon Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Monster Mash Bash trunk or treat event drew a
steady crowd Sunday, October 27 at the SRNA.

Monster Mash Bash

Solon Economist October 31, 2024

SOLON — Solon’s annual Monster Mash Bash trunk or treat event returned to the Solon Recreation and Nature Area Sunday, October 27. City Administrator Cami Rasmussen estimated about 1,200 participants...

Wolf resigns from SCSD Board of Directors

October 30, 2024

The Solon Community School District (SCSD) announced Friday, October 24 that Director Jami Wolf will be moving outside the district and has submitted her resignation to the Solon Community School District...

Dominique Limoli votes at the UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on 340 Iowa Ave. during Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.

When will we know who’s president?

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor October 23, 2024

On Nov. 5, millions of people across the country will travel to polling stations in their state to cast the ballots for the next president. Some have even already taken this step by voting through...

(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Abortion becomes potent political issue as general election approaches candidates capitalize on the issue

Roxy Ekberg, Politics Editor October 23, 2024

Before receiving abortion care, Allison Bierman, 31, of Iowa City, did not consider herself to be politically active. If someone had asked her if she would be speaking at public forums and appearing...

(left) Former President Donald Trump speaks during his caucus night watch party at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (right) Senator Kamala Harris, D-CA, addresses supporters at Backpocket Brewery on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

Top-of-ticket excitement trickles down to Iowa Congressional, state house races

Liam Halawith, Elections Editor October 23, 2024

Months ago, voters’ collective outlook on the 2024 election wasn’t optimistic. Not many were excited by the impending presidential race. With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

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How to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

Mia O'Connor-Walker, Politics Reporter October 23, 2024

The 2024 general election will take place on Nov. 5. In order to vote in Johnson County in this election, a voter must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and an Iowa resident. Election day polls...

Sami McAtee (left) and Karen McFarland flank Melissa Holtz (SIS Principal) with her Optimist Achievement in Education Award.

Holtz receives Optimist Achievement of Education Award

Submitted by SIS Alpha Club October 23, 2024

Mrs. Melissa Holtz, Principal of Solon Intermediate School, received the Optimist Achievement in Education Award. Mrs. Holtz gave the initial go ahead to start the Optimists’ Alpha Club program (for...

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