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Solon Economist

Dorothy (Madisen Kleppe), Tinman (Deacon Waddell), and Scarecrow (Parker Beck) come across something strange in the forest on their way to Emerald City to see The Wizard in the Solon HS production of The Wizard of Oz.

Click your heels and follow the Yellow Brick Road

Chris Umscheid, Editor November 5, 2025

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, a small farm in Kansas, Munchkin Land, Emerald City, and The Land of Oz come to life on the stage in the Performing Arts Center as Solon High School presents...

A city council shake up

Chris Umscheid, Editor November 4, 2025

The Solon City Council will look different next year as residents voted for change in the 2025 City/School Election Tuesday, Nov. 4. Incumbents Lauren Whitehead and Cole Gabriel lost their reelection...

Dorothy Gale (Madisen Kleppe) and Tin Man (Deacon Waddell, also playing Hickory) dance with the Jitterbugs in Solon High School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Showtimes are Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Performing Arts Center.

Go see the Wizard!

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 29, 2025

In 1939 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) released a film adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The movie, starring Judy Garland as Dorothy, quickly became an American classic. Saturday...

Davis Eidahl (at left), Superintendent of the Solon Community School District, welcomes visitors to the expanded Solon Intermediate School Monday, October 20. An open house was held to showcase the $7.5 million addition, funded by the 2023 bond issue, and to provide an opportunity for people to meet school board members Tim Brown, Cassie Rochholz, and Megan Laing, all up for reelection next Tuesday.

Inspecting their investment

Chris Umscheid, Editor October 29, 2025

Patrons of the Solon Community School District (SCSD) were able to get an up close look at the addition to the Intermediate School (SIS) during an open house Monday, October 20. Superintendent Davis...

SCSD continues to excel in teacher recruitment and retention

Ella McEntaffer, Intern October 29, 2025

“Many factors contribute to our success in recruiting and retaining staff, but the most important is support,” said Solon Community School District (SCSD) Superintendent Davis Eidahl. “At Solon,...

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...

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