Tradition runs strong in communities like Solon, including Friday night football.
Part of that tradition is the steady voice originating in the press box and booming through the speakers, introducing...
SWISHER — Spearheaded by Vern Upmeyer in 1988, Miracles in Motion, based in Swisher, provides countless benefits for riders from Linn, Johnson, and surrounding Eastern Iowa counties.
“Vern Upmeyer...
The members of the Solon Centennial Lions Club are used to unique bicycling events – the Club hosts the annual Fat Tire Classic every February on the trails around Lake Macbride.
“We just celebrated...
In 2021, Gabe Heefner’s life was changed. While driving along Highway 6 in Iowa City, a .22 caliber pellet fired from an air rifle at a squirrel by Iowa City resident Phillip Olson struck Gabe in the...
Jack Neuzil (Nov. 25, 1930-April 19, 2025), better known to many simply as ‘The Dinosaur Man,’ was remembered and honored Friday, August 1 as the Solon Public Library held its fourth annual Dinosaurs...
SOLON — The Solon farm is home to chickens, dogs, cats and most importantly, lots of horses. Although the horses at Bent Creek Farm are of all different ages, breeds, colors and come from varying backgrounds,...
“I always knew I wanted to be a hair stylist,” Diane Stahle said.
Stahle went to Americana Beauty School Cosmetology in Des Moines, from which she graduated in 1966. She then went back to her home...
MOUNT VERNON — “We pinpointed the early '90s as when my parents started to kind of dabble in just sweet corn and tomatoes and pumpkins,” Matt Kroul of Kroul Farms said. “So we’ve just grown...
University of Iowa Women's Basketball Guard and Solon Lady Spartan alumni Callie Levin (#32) has been named the 2025 Solon Beef Days Celebrity Grand Marshal.
Family/Background:
Levin was born and raised...
Cami Rasmussen, Special to the Solon Economist
• July 16, 2025
SOLON — This year’s 2025 Beef Days Grand Marshal is Kevin Hotz. Kevin was born and raised in rural Lone Tree, the son of Marvin and Caroline Hotz, and attended Lone Tree High School. He was involved...
SOLON — Shirley and Steve Knight have been chosen as this year’s Solon Beef Days
Cornerstone Grand Marshals of the 2025 Celebration. This special recognition is awarded for their involvement in...
SOLON — Originating in 2006, the Solon Senior of the Year award is designated for a senior member of the community who has made a profound impact on Solon and its residents. There is no one who fits...
