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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Nomination period open for Nov. 4 city/school elections

September 10, 2025

City and school elections are set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 with multiple seats on both the city council and school board on the ballot. Details on how to become a candidate and be placed on the ballot are...

Council continues discussion on Macbride Pointe subdivision’s request for city water

Chris Umscheid, Editor September 10, 2025

The Macbride Pointe subdivision, located just west of the roundabout on Hwy. 382, west of Solon, has been the subject of much discussion in recent months, and was again discussed during the Wednesday,...

Solon Library to host public input session on non-metro housing Wednesday, Sept. 10

September 3, 2025

Johnson County will host two public input sessions Wednesday, Sept. 10, for community members to continue a discussion on housing issues in the county’s non-metro area. The sessions will be led by...

City Council tackles water issues, infrastructure projects

AJ Dolan, Intern August 28, 2025

The City Council meeting Wednesday, August 20, was categorized by updates on hot-button items such as the community’s long-term water supply, the city’s new wastewater treatment facility, a new water...

Labor Day 2025 hours for Johnson County governmental offices

August 28, 2025

Most Johnson County governmental offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day. Detailed schedule changes include: Ambulance: Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) will be available...

Solon Library to host public input session on non-metro housing Wednesday, Sept. 10

August 28, 2025

Johnson County will host two public input sessions Wednesday, Sept. 10, for community members to continue a discussion on housing issues in the county’s non-metro area. The sessions will be led by...

City Council reviews Macbride Pointe water proposal amid resident concerns

Natalia Scales, Intern July 30, 2025

The City Council meeting Wednesday, July 16, focused much of its discussion on a request from the Macbride Pointe subdivision to connect to the Gallery Acres West water main and gain access to city water—a...

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...

Two separate water issues spur discussion but no action at July 2 Council meeting

Ella McEntaffer, Intern July 9, 2025

SOLON — The 5:30 p.m. meeting kicked off with resident Toni Russo addressing the City Council and city officials during the allotted public comments time. Russo voiced her disagreement about the new...

Mayor Dan O’Neil makes a point during the Wednesday, June 18 regular meeting of the Solon City Council as Council Members Cole Gabriel and Steve Duncan look on.

City welcomes new Public Works Specialist, tree program blossoms with community support, & Rod Sullivan updates

Natalia Scales, Intern June 25, 2025

SOLON — The City of Solon officially welcomed its newest team member at last week’s city council meeting. City Administrator Cami Rasmussen introduced Brady Robertson as the city’s new Public...

Solon City and School nearing final agreement on SRNA use and utility costs

Natalia Scales, Intern June 25, 2025

SOLON — City leaders are close to finalizing a long-anticipated update to the SRNA 28E agreement— a shared-use arrangement between the city and Solon Community School District that governs the...

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...

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