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Solon Economist

Volunteer and mentor Sammy Edwards (middle) pre-inspects Solon Robotics Team 367, “Organized Chaos’” robot before a scrimmage match Thursday, October 16 at the Solon Community Center. Edwards, in her mid-20s, has been involved in robotics at all levels since she was in middle school and helps start new robotics clubs while assisting Solon’s program.

Working out the kinks

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 23, 2025

At the start of any competitive season there are kinks to be ironed out, strategies to be refined, and rules to be learned or clarified. For the Solon Robotics Team, the start of a new season includes...

SHS social studies teacher talks unique local project

Ella McEntaffer, Intern October 23, 2025

“I've always loved history, finding out about how certain things happened, and the way the world works,” Solon High School social studies teacher Todd Kopecky said. “Local history, one of the cool...

Solon School Board Members in discussion during the board’s Oct. 16 meeting.

‘Just a fun memorable summer’: Solon Community School District’s Before and After School Summer program director recognized at Oct 16.

Reanna Robb, For the Solon Economist October 23, 2025

Amber Feaker, director of the Before and After School Program (BASP), was recognized for her efforts to provide programs for families and students over the summer at the Thursday, October 16 Solon Community...

Passing the torch

Passing the torch

October 16, 2025

Solon High School seniors, including Madelyn Pauley, met kindergarteners from Lakeview Elementary School (including Reese Bunkers, second from left) at the 50-yard line Friday, October 10 before the...

Lakeview Elementary School students were afforded an up close look at one of Solon’s fire engines during a Monday, October 6 visit by the Solon Fire Department as part of National Fire Prevention Week.

Solon firefighters visit Lakeview Elementary for Fire Prevention Week

October 16, 2025

National Fire Prevention Week was held last week (Sunday, October 5 – Saturday, October 11) and recognized by the Solon Fire Department with their annual visit to Lakeview Elementary School. Firefighters...

Drum Major Evann Freerks salutes at the conclusion of the Solon Marching Band’s 2025 halftime show, Cirque’ Du Solon, at the State Marching Band Competition Saturday, October 11, at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids. The band and color guard were awarded a Division I (highest) rating, their first since 2017.

A busy (and rewarding) weekend for the Spartan Marching Band

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 16, 2025

It was a busy weekend for the musicians and color guard of the Solon Spartan Marching Band. Friday, October 10, the band performed their 2025 halftime show, “Cirque’ Du Solon,” during halftime...

Piper Stahle and Eli Kampman were crowned 2025 Homecoming Queen and King in separate events last week during Homecoming Week.

Kampman and Stahle crowned 2025 Homecoming King and Queen

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 8, 2025

Eli Kampman and Piper Stahle were crowned as Solon’s 2025 Homecoming King and Queen in separate coronation ceremonies last week. Kampman, the Spartans’ primary quarterback, received his sash and...

Phillip Miller takes aim during a mini-tournament hosted by the Solon Archery Team in 2023.

Archery parent meeting and sign up is Sunday, October 19

October 8, 2025

The parent meeting and student sign up for Solon Spartan Archery is Sunday, October 19 at the Solon Methodist Church’s Family Life Center. Students at Solon Intermediate School (SIS) and Solon Middle...

(Front, from left) Gable Knight, Jillian Elijah, Piper Stahle, Jozie Lahr, Kiley Devery, and Kennedey Whitford. (Back, from left) Nick Stahle, Eli Kampman, Nick Gerdin, Teague Williams, Ty Turner, and Tripp Johnson.

2025 Solon HS Homecoming Court

October 1, 2025

Homecoming events – The parade, pep rally, and crowning of the King were held Wednesday. The Homecoming Game is set for Friday with frosh/soph playing at 5:00 p.m. and varsity at 7:30. During halftime...

Meet the city council/school board candidates Monday, October 20

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 1, 2025

Voters in the city of Solon and in the Solon Community School District (SCSD) will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the city and school election with several candidates to choose from for open seats...

School without cell phones: How it’s going in the classrooms

Ella McEntaffer, Intern September 25, 2025

Following the new state legislation HF 782 signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this year, electronic devices are no longer permitted during instructional hours, marking a big change for schools...

Multiple choices for city council, uncontested races for school board on Nov. 4 ballot

Chris Umscheid, Editor September 25, 2025

Voters in the city of Solon and in the Solon Community School District (SCSD) will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the city and school election. Solonites will find several candidates to choose...

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