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Solon Economist

Set sail with the Pirate Sisters this weekend at the Solon High School

Solon Economist March 5, 2025

SOLON — The Pirate Sisters and the Bounty for Bluebeard, this year’s spring play at Solon High School, takes the stage in the Center for the Arts Saturday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 9...

Nico Olsem (middle front), Solon Intermediate School 4th and 5th graders, and Solon Middle School 6th 
graders dance to the tunes spun
by “DJ Curtis (SMS teacher Curtis Hendrickson)” during a mini-dance
marathon last Friday afternoon. SMS students organized to raise money
for two area families battling cancer. .

Happy feet and helping hands

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist March 5, 2025

SOLON — The lights in the gym at the Solon Middle School (SMS) were dimmed with flashes of colored lights as SMS and Solon Intermediate School (SIS) students danced, hula-hooped, did the limbo, and even...

(From left) Jadlyn Huynh (Agnes/Pirate 1), Abby Kramer (Pirate), Merrick Gravert (Morgan Bluebeard), Evann Freerks (Princess Maria), Natalie Arthur (Jackie Bluebeard), and MacKenna Kramer (Pirate) rehearse a scene from The Pirate Sisters and the Bounty for Bluebeard, this year’s spring play at Solon High School. The curtain goes up Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9 in the Center for the Arts.

YO HO!

Chris Umscheid, Editor February 27, 2025

SOLON — Famous pirate John Bluebeard has given up his life of piracy for the love of Princess Maria. But, after he is captured by Queen Victoria and the powerhungry Prince George, it is up to Maria...

Solon schools may implement a human trafficking prevention program

Ben Klein, For the Solon Economist February 27, 2025

SOLON — Solon schools may soon take a step forward in the fight against human trafficking by introducing a prevention program aimed at educating students, staff, and parents. At Solon Community...

Solon Community School District continues to improve district buildings

Joel, For the Solon Economist February 21, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Community School District has several construction projects in various stages. Some are being completed as soon as Memorial Day weekend and some are still years from becoming a reality...

A shift into spring means it’s budget season for the Solon Community School District

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist February 21, 2025

SOLON — As the school year begins to enter its final stretch, the Solon School District enters its budgeting season. A strong fiscal plan has allowed Solon to be in a great position going into the...

18 Solon High School students were among 51 members of the Cedar Rapids Prairie HS FFA Chapter who received their traditional blue FFA jackets Tuesday, Jan. 28 during a ceremony at Prairie. (Kristy Thomann | Contributed photo)

Solon HS students receive FFA jackets

February 5, 2025

CEDAR RAPIDS — Eighteen Solon High School students enrolled in Future Farmers of America (FFA) classes this year received their distinctive and traditional National Blue with Corn Gold trim jackets...

College News

February 5, 2025

Emily Crumbo of Ely named to University of Alabama Fall 2024 Presidents List TUSCALOOSA, AL — Emily Crumbo, from Ely, was named to The University of Alabama Presidents List for Fall Semester 2024. A...

Solon Robotics Team qualifies for State Championship

February 5, 2025

Saturday, Feb. 1, Solon Robotics Team 15055, DeDuctive Thinkers, qualified to compete at the Iowa FTC Robotics Championship in Coralville Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1. DeDuctive Thinkers were...

An opportunity easily overlooked

Chris Umscheid, Editor February 5, 2025

SOLON — Senior year is a hectic time for high school students and their families. Students are busy not only with completing their graduation requirements but also participating in activities such...

SIS Alpha Club to hold ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ food drive

SIS Alpha Club to hold ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ food drive

January 30, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Intermediate School (SIS) Alpha Club, sponsored by Mrs. Smantha Russell (McAtee) and Mrs. Wendy Wheeler, are continuing their tradition of service with their participation in the...

College News

January 30, 2025

UW-Stevens Point undergraduate students honored for scholastic achievement STEVENS POINT, WI — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,600 undergraduate students, including Aleena...

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