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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

An architect’s site plan shows the location of the future Jordan Creek Church on a plot of land approximately ¼ mile west of Solon along Highway 382 where it meets the Hoover Trail.

JoCo Board of Adjustment approves conditional use permit for Jordan Creek Church

Chris Umscheid, Editor July 30, 2025

IOWA CITY — The Johnson County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit allowing Jordan Creek Church to move forward with their plans to build a church just west of the current Solon city...

Ashton Volkert shows Sheldon the sheep during the Johnson County Fair as one Solon’s Clover Kids. Volkert borrowed Sheldon from Jessica Egly, of Fairfax

Clover Kids have their moments in the ring too

Chris Umscheid, Editor July 30, 2025

In addition to regular 4-H members representing Macbride’s Pride and Graham Champions at the Johnson County Fair, so too were the Solon Clover Kids, a group of junior 4-H members. Among the Clover...

Housing survey highlights affordability concerns in Solon

Natalia Scales, Intern July 23, 2025

Solon residents are voicing concerns about housing affordability and availability, as revealed by a recent housing survey initiated by City Council Member Lauren Whitehead. Whitehead launched this independent...

Johnson County online portal for development and building permit applications now open

July 16, 2025

Johnson County launched a new online portal for development and building permit applications Monday, July 14. The new platform will make it easier for residents, business owners, contractors and others...

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County eligible for Pocket Prairie Program

July 1, 2025

Homeowners in unincorporated Johnson County are eligible for a program to add pocket prairies to their landscapes. Eligible homeowners can apply online beginning at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 1. The program...

Come to Iowa City for Ackerman’s July 4th Stars and Stripes Antique & Vintage Market

June 25, 2025

IOWA CITY — The 10th annual (actually 11 years but no show in 2020) Ackerman's July 4th Stars & Stripes Antique and Vintage Market will once again be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds located...

Johnson County to host public input sessions on non-metro area housing June 26

June 18, 2025

JOHNSON COUNTY — Johnson County will host two public input sessions Thursday, June 26, for community members to learn about and share ideas on housing issues in the County’s non-metro area. This...

More than 60 members of the community, including realtors, builders, and city officials were in attendance Wednesday, June 11 at the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® Education Center to learn about Iowa’s newly passed statewide Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law.

Local housing entities host training session on new Accessory Dwelling Unit state law: ‘Understanding Iowa’s new ADU Law: What it means for communities, builders, and homeowners.’

Lexis Miller, Communications Director, ICAAR June 18, 2025

IOWA CITY — More than 60 community members, REALTORS®, builders, and city officials attended an educational event on June 11 at the Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS® Education Center to learn...

Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board vacancies

June 10, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces five vacancies on the Johnson County Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board. Four vacancies are for individuals categorized as “business,...

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal water emergency in rural Johnson County

Kristen Silver, Public Information Officer, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office June 10, 2025

JOHNSON COUNTY — On May 29, 2025, at 6:51pm, Johnson County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a person in the water at a residence on Deborah Drive NE in rural Solon. Upon arrival, an unresponsive...

Memorial Day 2025 hours for Johnson County governmental offices

May 21, 2025

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Ambulance - Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available for routine and emergency...

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