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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The 4th annual Holiday Lights at the Lake, a mile-long display of lighted features, is now open and runs through New Years Eve at the West Overlook Campground in Iowa City to benefit The Bird House Hospice House of Johnson County.

Lights that Give Life to Days; Local community volunteers present Holiday Lights at the Lake

Holiday Lights at the Lake Committee November 27, 2024

IOWA CITY — The holidays in Eastern Iowa keep getting brighter thanks to Holiday Lights at the Lake. Entering its 4th year, Holiday Lights at the Lake, featuring a mile-long route of large, animated...

Essential autumn tree care tips

November 20, 2024

Seasonal fall temperatures and lack of snow make it perfect conditions to work in your yard or timber areas. Late fall to winter is a great time to prune trees. Insect and  pathogens are in dormant...

Tune in for Fall Festival 2024 on Iowa PBS

Hayley Schaefer November 20, 2024

JOHNSTON — Tour some of the iconic structures in Council Bluffs, follow Rick Steves as he eats his way through Europe, learn more about the animals in All Creatures Great and Small and revel in music...

Solon Public Library News

November 20, 2024

Our annual tradition of Gingerbread House Decorating is quickly approaching! Each small group will receive one “gingerbread” house (graham cracker) with assorted sweets and frosting to decorate. We...

Contributed Photo

Solonites treated to a spectacular sunrise

November 20, 2024

Lindy Hopp was out for her morning run a few Saturdays ago and captured these images of a magnificent sunrise. We appreciate her sending thesepics in so that we can share them with you.

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...

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...

 The Solon High School Marching Band takes the field at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa High School Music Association’s State Marching Band Festival hosted by Cedar Rapids Kennedy Saturday, October 12. 25 bands participated in the event including eight from the WaMaC conference.

Exploring the elements of nature musically

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist October 16, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — Skies were mostly sunny with warm temperatures and a slight breeze Saturday, October 12. But at Kingston Stadium, for a few minutes, the best and worst of Mother Nature were on display...

Fall Arts & Crafts Show this weekend

Callahan Promotions, Inc. October 16, 2024

CORALVILLE — Make plans now to attend the Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show this Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20, at the Hyatt Regency Conference Center in Coralville. This is the area's largest...

Mabel Kremer takes
Finn for a fast ride in the gym at the Solon Community Center as the September Fun For All Night gets underway. The free monthly event gives kids an hour to burn off energy before settling in for a movie.

Bringing the fun indoors

Chris Umscheid, Editor September 18, 2024

SOLON — What started as a way to safely take a break from life has turned into a monthly evening of free entertainment as the Solon Public Library kicked off a new season of monthly Fun For All Night’s...

Solon’s Grant Moses honored at State Fair

August 14, 2024

DES MOINES — Grant Moses of Solon was among young artists from across the Midwest honored for their award-worthy drawings in the Iowa State Fair’s Ag Art competition. Moses took third place in the...

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