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Solon Economist

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...

Solon Middle School 7th grade student RJ Smalley presents balloons, a T-shirt, and a small scale replica of the leg lamp from the 1983 comedy movie “A Christmas Story” to Principal Mike Herdliska as the students and staff celebrate an “Exceptional” rating from the Iowa Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year Friday, Dec. 13.

One of the best

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — The Iowa Department of Education released performance ratings for the 2023-2024 school year last month marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations...

Solon Middle School students receive musical honors

Chris Umscheid, Editor December 18, 2024

SOLON — Two Solon Middle School students have been recognized for their musical talent. Emma Olsem was chosen to perform in the 2024 Opus Honor Choir, which was held Thursday, Nov. 21 in the C.Y....

Solon Middle School ranks in top 1.25 percent of all Iowa schools

Brianna Brands, The Daily Iowan December 11, 2024

With low chronic absenteeism rates, exceptional student growth, and a demonstration of proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, and science, Solon Middle School is one of the top schools in the...

Success in the classrooms for Solon CSD

Solon Economist November 27, 2024

Education (IDOE) recently released new Iowa School Performance Profiles for the 2023-24 school year, marking the first time new state school performance ratings and federal designations have been determined...

Board Member Cassie Rochholz (at right) congratulates Megan Laing on her appointment to the Solon Community School District Board of Directors. Laing was approved by the Board on a 4-0 vote Monday night to fill the vacancy created when Jami Wolf resigned due to moving out of the district.

Megan Laing appointed to SCSD Board of Directors

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist November 20, 2024

SOLON — “When you lose somebody who’s on your team, it’s an opportunity to reform that team. The Board that existed Friday (Nov. 15) doesn’t exist anymore. We’ve got a new Board tomorrow (Tuesday,...

Rene Meza, a member of Solon Robotics, observes the arena seconds before a scrimmage competition begins Thursday, October 24 at the Solon Community Center.

A new season begins for Solon Robotics

Joel Kellar October 31, 2024

SOLON — As the calendar turns into November, the longest high school season begins its journey. Solon Robotics has already spent countless hours in the preseason building their robots. The foundation...

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