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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Judicial Magistrate Appointing Committee vacancy

February 5, 2025

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission to fill a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31,...

Sheriff’s time report for Solon

January 16, 2025

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) provides law enforcement to the city of Solon on a contracted basis and releases a monthly Town Time Report documenting the agency’s activities and time...

Iowa City police and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to potentially join forces

Madison Schuler, The Daily Iowan December 18, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office may merge forces with a potential joint law enforcement facility. The discussion first arose due to separate space needs studies...

Winter 2024/2025 holiday hours for Johnson County departments and offices

December 18, 2024

Most Johnson County governmental departments and offices will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Most State offices located in Johnson...

Johnson County begins annual budgeting process for fiscal year 2026

December 3, 2024

Each year, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, coordinating with other County elected officials and department heads, conducts a thorough budgeting process to create the County’s budget for...

Johnson County Conservation Department hosts last seed harvest of the year

Shaely Odean, News Reporter November 20, 2024

Lois Albrecht grew up on a small farm in southeast Iowa. As children, Albrecht and her siblings played outside often, which is where  she gained her love for the outdoors. Her passion for the outdoors...

America goes red, Johnson County stays blue

November 12, 2024

JOHNSON COUNTY — While the 2024 presidential and general election showed a “red wave” with Republicans winning the presidency, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives, Johnson County voters...

Johnson County passes $30 million conservation bond

Brianna Brands, The Daily Iowan November 12, 2024

A $30 million conservation bond for Johnson County was passed by a supermajority of voters in the general election Tuesday. The bond passed with a total of 58,992 votes, or just over 77 percent. The...

Johnson County Board of Supervisors, sheriff elected to office

Brianna Brands, The Daily Iowan November 12, 2024

In Johnson County, all three candidates running for the board of supervisors were elected. Democrat Rod Sullivan received 51,220 votes, maintaining the seat he has held on the board since 2004....

Portion of Lulu Merle Johnson exhibit passes JoCo board consideration

Jacob Calvin, The Daily Iowan November 12, 2024

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors passed a $118,250 agreement for an exhibit that will include a bronze statue commemorating Lulu Merle Johnson, the county’s eponym. The supervisors approved...

County buildings to light up green in support of Operation Green Light for Veterans

November 6, 2024

The Johnson County Veterans Affairs Department will light part of the Administration and Health & Human Services buildings green as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort...

Iowans encouraged to dispose of old medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Public Safety's Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) is encouraging all Iowans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26,...

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