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Solon Economist

Eagle scouts walk into the Eagle Court Ceremony at the Timber Dome Lodge in Solon Sunday, June 29.

Solon Scouts soar to Eagle rank

AJ Dolan, Intern July 1, 2025

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...

The Mill Creek Band, from Solon, captivates the audience in Solon Wednesday, June 25, as part of the weekly Music on Mainstreet concert series.

Mill Creek Band hits the Mainstreet Stage

AJ Dolan, Intern July 1, 2025

SOLON — The Mill Creek Band rocked the Mainstreet Stage Wednesday, June 25, bringing a finely-tuned concert to downtown Solon. The six-member group played the Music on Main event for the ninth year...

Sophomore Emerson Miller delivers a pitch as CPU’s Mya Hillers leads off Wednesday, June 25 during game one of a varsity doubleheader in Solon. The Lady Spartans split with the Stormin’ Pointers, dropping game one 4-1 and coming back for a 6-5 win in the nightcap.

Senior Night split with CPU and a 3-3 week for the Lady Spartans softball

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist July 1, 2025

SOLON — The Solon softball team posted a 3-3 record last week in six home games. The Lady Spartans kicked off the week with a WaMaC split versus Center Point-Urbana. Solon’s offense sputtered in...

An urgent request from the Solon Food Pantry

July 1, 2025

SOLON — As diverse as the patrons are who utilize the Solon Food Pantry, so too are the requests Elaine Claude, Director of the Solon Food Pantry, receives from people needing a little help to get...

Mayor Dan O’Neil makes a point during the Wednesday, June 18 regular meeting of the Solon City Council as Council Members Cole Gabriel and Steve Duncan look on.

City welcomes new Public Works Specialist, tree program blossoms with community support, & Rod Sullivan updates

Natalia Scales, Intern June 25, 2025

SOLON — The City of Solon officially welcomed its newest team member at last week’s city council meeting. City Administrator Cami Rasmussen introduced Brady Robertson as the city’s new Public...

Solon City and School nearing final agreement on SRNA use and utility costs

Natalia Scales, Intern June 25, 2025

SOLON — City leaders are close to finalizing a long-anticipated update to the SRNA 28E agreement— a shared-use arrangement between the city and Solon Community School District that governs the...

Come to Iowa City for Ackerman’s July 4th Stars and Stripes Antique & Vintage Market

June 25, 2025

IOWA CITY — The 10th annual (actually 11 years but no show in 2020) Ackerman's July 4th Stars & Stripes Antique and Vintage Market will once again be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds located...

Dillion Ostrander, a junior, comes in safe to the delight of Coach Brad Holub and the disappointment of Grinnell’s Kylee Bond (17) and Kaitlyn Smith (6) Wednesday, June 18, in Grinnell.

Solon softball falls five times to highly ranked opponents

Mike Kabela, Special to the Solon Economist June 25, 2025

The Solon Lady Spartans capped a 2-5 week with a 10-0 win over Roland Story in Roland at the Story County Kiwanis Club softball tournament Saturday. Laeni Hinkle improved her record to 3-2 with the...

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...

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