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Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist

Chris Umscheid, Editor

Chris Umscheid is the editor of the Solon Economist.

All content by Chris Umscheid
The sophomore football team carries a 35’ American Flag (on loan from the Cedar Rapids Fire Department) along the sideline as pregame ceremonies for Armed Forces Night are about to get underway this past Friday during the Mount Vernon vs. Solon varsity football game.

[Photo] Armed Forces Night

September 25, 2024
Mabel Kremer takes
Finn for a fast ride in the gym at the Solon Community Center as the September Fun For All Night gets underway. The free monthly event gives kids an hour to burn off energy before settling in for a movie.

Bringing the fun indoors

Chris Umscheid, Editor
September 19, 2024
Doug “Doc” Thompson and Solon Firefighter Daylan Tompkins lead the way on a 2.2-mile ruck (walk/march) through Solon last September to raise awareness of the issue of veteran suicide. The event also raised nearly $3k for Iowa Veterans Outdoor Experience, an all-volunteer group who host events for veterans. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Sept. 21.

A walk to save lives

Chris Umscheid, Editor
September 11, 2024
Two employees of Johnson County Refuse wait while a third crushes and compacts a plastic deck box during the annual Citywide Clean Up Day this past Saturday morning at the SRNA. Residents were able to dispose of unwanted items cluttering up their property during the two-hour event.

Cleaning up the town

Chris Umscheid, Editor
August 14, 2024