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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Johnson County approves survey to gather public input on future of jail, sheriff’s office

Jacob Calvin, The Daily Iowan May 6, 2025

For 44 years, Johnson County’s Jail in Iowa City has housed inmates all across the county. As of late, it’s done so less effectively. A 2023 assessment by Axiom Consultants determined that the jail...

Big Grove Brewery’s Dacey Johnson, Marketing & Event Manager at Big Grove Brewery (at left) and Katie Neuzil, Store Director, Big Grove Solon, provide a little flair as they introduce Big Grove’s newest brew, Neighborhood Beer, and the chainsaw the Solon Fire Dept. was able to purchase as the first recipient of a $1k donation by Big Grove through their Neighborhood Beer Micro-Grant Program. Proceeds from every case sold will be reinvested into the Big Grove for Good Foundation, providing grants for community organizations and projects.

Big Grove Brewery launches a beer that gives back

Chris Umscheid, Solon Economist March 5, 2025

SOLON — The Solon Fire Department recently took delivery of a new chainsaw. While the purchase of such a basic piece of equipment is typically routine, the manner in which this purchase was made is noteworthy...

Q&A: Tax season underway with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

February 12, 2025

Q: Why does the nation’s chief executive have a team of advisors known as the President’s Cabinet? A: During the Constitutional Convention in 1787, delegates hashed out how to organize the executive...

Eileen Leland

Eileen Leland

February 12, 2025

Eileen Marie Leland, 90, from Solon, passed away February 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She lived a long, beautiful life, making her family and faith a priority. A celebration of life will...

Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 3% in October

Jesse Dougherty November 21, 2024

DES MOINES — Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.0 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction. Meanwhile, the state’s labor force participation rate...

Two Spartans look to make a big splash for the Little Hawks this season

Solon Economist November 21, 2024

IOWA CITY — Two Solon freshmen, Elliott Hamm and William Thomsen, will don City High red as they swim with the Little Hawks this season. The Little Hawks, under Head Coach Mandi Kowal, lost five seniors...

Veteran nonprofit to auction Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder signed basketball

Jack Moore, The Daily Iowan October 31, 2024

In the dappled sunlight of Solon’s forests, Navy veteran Paul Austin sat in stillness, waiting for the perfect moment. Paralyzed seven years ago after a service injury contributed to a fall that broke...

Fire hydrant flushing begins Monday, Nov. 4

October 31, 2024

Beginning on Monday, November 4, the Solon Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants starting at 9:00 a.m. It is anticipated that this will last two weeks. This work is necessary to ensure the proper...

Solon Public Library

September 19, 2024

We continue to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and all the things you can do with your Library card! You can check out books, movies, computers, Storytime kits, Adventure Backpacks, cake pans, a sewing...

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