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Solon Economist

Eat Shop founder Cheryl Maloney
talks about how she transitioned
from a career in corporate America
to entrepreneurship, inspired by her
great aunt’s 1930s bakery, during
the “Small Town, Big Dreams” panel
discussion Wednesday, June 11, at
Big Grove in Solon.

‘Small Town, Big Dreams’ highlights Solon’s recipe for business success

Natalia Scales, Intern June 18, 2025

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...

First Quarter results show banking industry’s strength

Jenica Lensmeyer, Vice President, Marketing and Industry Relations, Iowa Bankers Association June 11, 2025

JOHNSTON — According to data released Wednesday, May 28, by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), banks reported both loan and deposit growth in the first quarter. The banking industry continued...

Mobile bar services popular for Eastern Iowa events

Colin Votzmeyer, For the Solon Economist May 6, 2025

IOWA CITY — Just like food trucks, mobile bar services are increasingly popular for weddings, reunions and other parties in Iowa. The Tipsy Traveler’s, a mobile bar service out of Keota that started...

Solon new wastewater treatment facility (sewer plant) update, April 2025

Cami Rasmussen, City Administrator, Special to the Solon Economist April 16, 2025

Project Overview The decision to build a new treatment facility came after extensive evaluation by city engineers. The age of the current facility, limited space, flooding issues, and more restrictive...

Solon Public Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries

American Library Association April 16, 2025

SOLON — Solon Public Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in round three of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library...

The Solon Public Library was delighted to host Doris Montag, curator of the History of Ordinary Things, and her magnificent collection of cans and openers Thursday, April 3rd. If you missed the storytelling you can still take a look at the history in the Library display case through the end of April.

Solon Public Library News

April 16, 2025

Thanks to everyone who contacted legislators and shared their opinions,  he two bills in Iowa Legislation (HF880 and HF521) that would have negatively impacted library services, did not pass the second...

Clark

‘I fell in love with it immediately’

Jake Olson, For the Solon Economist April 15, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Public Library recently welcomed Mykle Clark as the new Adult Services Librarian -- taking over for Alexis Kruth, who served in the position for the previous five years. Clark worked...

The Solon Hardware Store is an iconic business with an iconic feature rarely seen anymore – a genuine manually operated cash register, which sees daily use.

Solon Hardware Store is ready for lawnmower season

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist April 10, 2025

SOLON — With Americans spending an estimated 70 hours on lawn and garden upkeep each year, the importance of a working maintenance equipment cannot be overstated for the average homeowner. Looking...

Solon Hardware Store window repair

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist April 10, 2025

SOLON — Tom Trump and his crew at Solon Hardware is well versed in working with the delicate task of window replacements. Besides the large variety of supplies sold at the store, Solon Hardware...

Solon Hardware Store celebrates 50 years in business

Solon Hardware Store celebrates 50 years in business

April 10, 2025

SOLON — Tom Trump first stepped into the Solon Hardware store in February of 1975. He was just 12 years old, tasked with helping his parents, Dean and Carolyn Trump, take inventory of what was left...

The importance of a home inventory before a disaster or insurance claim

Sonya Sellmeyer March 26, 2025

When disaster strikes, whether a tornado, fire, burglary, or other insurance-covered peril, homeowners and renters often find themselves overwhelmed by the loss and the claims process. One critical step...

IDR helps you prepare for tax time

March 5, 2025

DES MOINES — With tax filing season soon upon us, the Iowa Department of Revenue is reminding Iowans of the many resources available that can assist taxpayers with filing their tax return. The Department...

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