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...

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...

SOLON — Every summer, a familiar sight pops up just off Highway 1 in Solon. A truck filled with freshly picked ears of peaches and cream sweet corn, and a group of residents ready to sell it. Behind...

SOLON — After over 50 years of tradition, the beloved Beef Days returns to downtown Solon on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, bringing fun for all. Starting in 1971 as a smaller festival, Solon...

SOLON — John and Teresa Condon of Buck Hollow Band performed for the community at the Main Street bandstand Wednesday, July 2, as part of the weekly Music on Mainstreet concert series. The couple,...

SOLON — As the color guard entered the Timber Dome Lodge, six members of the Solon BSA troop 120 followed, grinning as they knew it was finally time for them to receive their highly-coveted Eagle Award. “It...