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A member of Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 brings more flags to
the rack for disposal during the Post’s annual Flag Retirement Ceremony Saturday, June 14.

Solon celebrates Flag Day

AJ Dolan, Intern June 18, 2025

SOLON — This past Saturday, the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460 celebrated Flag Day with an American flag retirement ceremony. The ceremony consisted of a brief speech from Post Commander...

City to recommend approval of plans for new Jordan Creek Church

Chris Umscheid and Natalia Scales June 18, 2025

SOLON — The City of Solon will recommend approval of a conditional use permit for the construction of the Jordan Creek Church on land west of Solon along Hwy. 382. The Council took the action during...

Eat Shop founder Cheryl Maloney
talks about how she transitioned
from a career in corporate America
to entrepreneurship, inspired by her
great aunt’s 1930s bakery, during
the “Small Town, Big Dreams” panel
discussion Wednesday, June 11, at
Big Grove in Solon.

‘Small Town, Big Dreams’ highlights Solon’s recipe for business success

Natalia Scales, Intern June 18, 2025

SOLON — Community pride, smart planning, and a deep respect for local roots were on full display Wednesday June 11, during the “Small Town, Big Dreams – Real Iowa Success Stories” panel at...

A challenging week of baseball for the Spartans ends 2-3

June 18, 2025

Marion gets the sweep 8-7, 10-0 MARION — The week opened with a trip to the WaMaC East’s leading team, the Marion Wolves Marion, June 9, and suffered a pair of losses as the Wolves won game one...

Martin Chapa sings a classical Spanish song with confidence and emotion as Solon HS students accompany him during the Solon Mariachi Band’s performance at the Music on Main Street concert Wednesday, June 4, in downtown Solon.

Solon’s Mariachi Band opens Music on Main concert series

Natalia Scales, Intern June 11, 2025

SOLON — The Solon High School Mariachi Band brought vibrant sound and energy back to downtown Solon during the Music on Main Street concert series on Wednesday, June 4. Led by band director Desmond...

Big Grove Solon was the destination for last year’s Big Rove bike ride. Cyclists departed Big Grove locations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids and converged in Solon for fellowship and the Trophy Dads band before riding back to their starting points. The event returns to Solon Saturday, June 21 and street closures will be in effect for the happening.

Big Rove bicycle ride returns to Solon June 21

Natalia Scales, Intern June 11, 2025

SOLON — Get ready for a day of riding bikes, cold brews, and big fun—Big Rove is rolling back into Solon on Saturday, June 21, and excitement is already building around town. During the June 4 Solon...

Jackson Link (21) receives the ball at first base ahead of a charging Viking Thursday, June 5. The Spartans swept Vinton-Shellsburg 4-3 and 12-0.

Solon sweeps Vikings 4-3, 12-0 in baseball doubleheader

AJ Dolan, Intern June 11, 2025

SOLON — The Spartan boys came away with a hard-fought sweep in their doubleheader outing against the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings, keeping their control in game one and letting their offense run loose...

Lady Spartans go 0-2 in IC West’s tourney

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist June 11, 2025

IOWA CITY — The Solon Lady Spartans participated in the Iowa City West tournament Friday, June 6, at the University of Iowa fields. Solon stepped out of WaMaC and Class 3A action to face a couple of...

Liv Nelson catches a quick glance at the ball going away from Beckman’s catcher during game two of a season opening varsity doubleheader at home Tuesday, May 27. Nelson, a freshman, had one hit and one run with two RBIs in the 11-10 win.

A 2-2 start to the softball season for the Lady Spartans

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist June 10, 2025

Blazers extinguished 6-1, 11-10 in season opener SOLON — The Solon Lady Spartans opened their 2025 campaign with a sweep of Dyersville Beckman Tuesday, May 27, in Solon. Pitching and defense led...

Children get up close and messy (in a sudsy way) with the foam machine at the Solon Public Library’s summer kickoff event Friday, May 30.

Solon Public Library Summer Kickoff was a blast

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter June 10, 2025

SOLON — Friday, May 30, was the last day of school for Solon students, and also time for the annual Solon Public Library Summer kickoff event. The 6:00 p.m. event featured plenty of popcorn, popsicles,...

Ready and eager to tell your story

Ready and eager to tell your story

June 10, 2025

SOLON — Again this year the Solon Economist is fortunate to have some extra help in the form of interns through our ownership by The Daily Iowan (Student Publications, Inc.) and partnership with...

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responds to fatal water emergency in rural Johnson County

Kristen Silver, Public Information Officer, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office June 10, 2025

JOHNSON COUNTY — On May 29, 2025, at 6:51pm, Johnson County Sheriff deputies responded to a report of a person in the water at a residence on Deborah Drive NE in rural Solon. Upon arrival, an unresponsive...

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