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Solon Economist

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Solon Economist

The Varsity Spartans storm the field passing through a tunnel formed by Solon’s 2024 youth football teams for the Homecoming Game vs. the Grinnell Tigers this past Friday. The Spartans remained undefeated with a 26-7 win.

A battle of unbeaten teams leaves the Spartans standing tall

Kyle T. Prondzinki, For the Solon Economist October 2, 2024

SOLON — The Solon Spartans remain undefeated after they overcame an early deficit to secure a 26-7 victory over the Grinnell Tigers in their district opener during homecoming at Spartan Stadium on...

 Preston Raasch and (right) Deacon Waddell finish together. The freshmen are two of three that scored for the Spartans this past Saturday in Anamosa.

Girls cross country places second at Anamosa, boys place six amid more injuries

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist October 2, 2024

ANAMOSA — Solon’s cross country teams had a tough challenge ahead at the cross country course around Anamosa Middle School. The course that was laid out in front of the boys’ and girls’ teams...

Punting, passing, and kickin on a Saturday morning

October 2, 2024

  SOLON — 92 kids displayed their prowess in the skills of football Saturday, Sept. 21 during the annual Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition in Spartan Stadium. First-fourth graders...

Participants in the 2nd annual Bone Dash 5k start the race Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the SRNA. The family friendly event benefited the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s Joining Hands Pediatric Rheumatology Support Group.

3rd annual Bone Dash is Saturday, October 5

October 2, 2024

Solon Economist SOLON — The third annual Bone Dash 5k and Monster Mile run/walk event, raising money for the UI Health Care pediatric rheumatology support group, Joining Hands, will be held Saturday,...

Homecoming 2024

October 2, 2024

Sydney Dee battles her way to a 4th overall finish in the Women's Varsity race Monday in Solon’s home invitational meet.

Lady Spartans win, Spartans fourth at home XC meet

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist September 25, 2024

SOLON — At the beginning of the season, Solon cross country coach Emy Williams’ key to a great season was strong leadership for the talented underclassmen. Senior runner Sydney Dee has done just...

Allen Shima (left) and Kacey Craig (right) set up for their shots during trapshooting practice.

The perfect shot

Joel Kellar, Solon Economist September 25, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS — The only sound is the buzz of cicadas in the shooting range. Everything drops to a silent stillness with the range waiting in anticipation. A shotgun sits rested on Alannah Mahoney’s...

Eli Kampman (7) attempts to break up a pass intended for Mount Vernon’s Watson Krob (1) this past Friday at home on Armed Forces Night. The Spartans held off their archrivals for a 7-6 win to remain undefeated at 4-0 on the season ahead of the start of district play this week.

Spartans survive late charge by Mustangs

Kyle T. Prondzinki September 25, 2024

SOLON — It was a top-ranked defensive battle. Solon escaped despite last-minute heroics from Mount Vernon. Top-ranked Solon narrowly defeated No. 3 Mount Vernon 7-6 in a Class 3A non-district...

Solon Council approves 5-year contract with Sheriff’s Office

Solon Council approves 5-year contract with Sheriff’s Office

September 25, 2024

SOLON — The City Council approved a f ive-year contract with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) during their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Sherrif’s Office provides...

Denny Hansen, U.S. Army veteran, retired firefighter, and Sgt.
at Arms for the American Legion Stinocher Post 460 folds a
large American flag with help from sophomore football players
Nicholas Gerdin (22), Tripp Johnson (14), and Caden Bails (26) . The
sophomore team (JV) carried the flag onto the track for the pregame
ceremonies for last year’s Armed Forces Night. This year active duty
military personnel and veterans will be honored Friday, Sept. 20 at
the Mount Vernon vs. Solon football game in Spartan Stadium.

Solon High School hosts Armed Forces Night this Friday

September 19, 2024

SOLON — Solon High School is proud to invite all active- duty personnel and veterans to attend “Armed Forces Night” Friday, September 20 at the Mt Vernon Mustangs vs. Solon Spartans football game. This...

Gable Knight (10) slams the ball back to the Vikettes in varsity action at home last Thursday.

Lady Spartans sweep Vikettes 3-0

Chris Umscheid September 19, 2024

SOLON — The varsity Lady Spartans moved to 9-5 on the season after a loss to rival Mount Vernon and a home victory over Vinton-Shellsburg in addition to appearing in Linn-Mar’s tournament. Mount...

Sophomore Madelyn Elkins high-five’s a Hempstead swimmer after an event during last week’s dual meet between City High and the Mustangs. Elkins joined teammate Grace Hoeper in the winning varsity 4x50 medley and 4x100 freestyle, was 2nd in the 200-IM, and 4th in the 100-freestyle.

Spartans swim for City High

Jami Martin-Trainor September 19, 2024

IOWA CITY — All four Solon swimmers competing with the Iowa City High School Little Hawks placed in a home meet against Dubuque Hempstead last Thursday. City High swept the meet 102-76 (varsity)...

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