Since Sam Lensing became the owner of Sam’s Main Street Market 20 years ago, he has maintained the grocery store’s legacy as a community pillar where Solon residents can catch up with neighbors and...

The second quarter had just begun, and the Solon Spartans were lined up at the 11-yard line for 3rd and goal. The Spartans were still looking to score their first offensive touchdown against Winterset’s...

One year ago, Spencer Michels was ready to quit cross country for good. He had no way of knowing that a year later, he’d embrace a hug from his coach at the finish line of the biggest, and final race...

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, a small farm in Kansas, Munchkin Land, Emerald City, and The Land of Oz come to life on the stage in the Performing Arts Center as Solon High School presents...

Born and raised in Dubuque, Bill Brown never envisioned he would be an Air Force veteran participating in an Honor Flight. Shortly before he enlisted, Brown completed a 60-week electronics course near...

Solon Pack 120 and Scout Troop 120 delivered 1,787.8 pounds of food and $250 to the Solon Food Pantry Saturday, October 25 at the conclusion of their annual nationwide Scouting for Food event. Scouts...

FORT DODGE — The Solon Spartans capped off their season in Fort Dodge competing at the Iowa Class 3A state championship meet. The Spartan girls placed sixth out of 15 teams, led by a strong 17th overall...

Solo’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted the annual Monster Mash Trunk or Treat event Sunday at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA). Hundreds of costume clad adults, children, and pets...

The rolled-up poster sat there untouched, its colors peered through the peephole and the vacant backside decorated with a tiny metal bar taped to the edge. It collected dust all night as Solon and...

FORT MADISON — The Spartans closed out the nine-week regular season of varsity football with a 51-2 victory over winless Fort Madison in the Bloodhounds’ dog pound Friday, October 24. Solon’s...