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Solon Economist

 Lane Steinbrech leads his cow into the ring to be judged.

Photos/Results: Solon’s 4-H’ers shine in the ring

July 31, 2024

Click here for an overview of Solon's 2024 Johnson County Fair results.

Jackson Link (42) is fouled by an Independence Mustang Tuesday, Feb. 6 at home. Link, a junior, had 14 points in a 78-52 win that boosted the Spartans’ winning streak to 18.

Streak SNAPPED

Chris Umscheid February 15, 2024

SOLON — On the cusp of the final week of the regular season, the varsity boys suffered their first loss of the ’23-’24 campaign as rival Williamsburg bested them by one basket last Friday...

From left – Manager Bailey Woolley, Mia Stahle, Anna Quillin, Callie Levin, Hailey Miller, and manager Abigail Felton were recognized on Senior Night Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Lady Spartans blast Indee, roll over Fairfield in 3A regionals

Chris Umscheid February 15, 2024

SOLON — The Lady Spartans finished the regular season with an easy win over WaMaC East foe Independence (Indee) on Senior Night, and had no trouble with Fairfield in the quarterfinals of Class 3A...

Kyler Steapp smiles as he dominates Columbus’ Ian Estudillo in a Class 2A Regional Dual last Tuesday at Mount Vernon. Steapp won the 120-pound match with a 6-4 decision.

Spartans fall to Mt. Vernon in 2A regional duals

Chris Umscheid February 8, 2024

MOUNT VERNON — Eight Class 2A regional dual meets were held around the state last Tuesday (Jan. 30) with the No. 14-ranked Spartans facing No. 18 Columbus Community and No. 2-ranked Mount Vernon...

Back row (from left) – Ben Duckett, Daniel Tearse, and Owen Young. Middle – Andi Billerbeck, Meg Düster, and Jake Grimm. Front row – Jack Hosking, Morgan Holm, Jamison Grimm, Nora Fischer, and Gwen LaGrange perform under the direction of Desmond Cervantez at Lisbon’s first Jazz Festival Thursday, Jan. 25.

Lisbon hosts jazz festival

Nathan Countryman February 8, 2024

LISBON — Lisbon hosted its first Lisbon Jazz Festival Thursday, Jan. 25. Bands performing included Central City, Anamosa, Solon, the Mount Vernon Swinging Stangs, Maquoketa Valley, and Lisbon. Thursday...

Austin Knight readies for the tip off Friday, Jan. 26 at home against CPU.

Spartans stay perfect against trio of tough contenders

Chris Umscheid February 1, 2024

SOLON — The varsity Spartans improved to 15-0 on the season as they took on and defeated Marion, Center Point-Urbana (CPU), and Regina Catholic. Solon 70 Marion 54 The boys traveled to Marion last...

Callie Levin, a senior, hit a career-high 40 points this past Saturday at home against Regina Catholic of Iowa City in an 84-42 non-conference win.

Career high 40 points for Callie Levin against Regals

Chris Umscheid February 1, 2024

SOLON — It was another busy week for the Lady Spartans with three games on the slate as they took on Marion, Center Point-Urbana (CPU), and Regina Catholic. Marion 48 Solon 45 The ladies traveled...

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