The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
All content by Ella McEntaffer
Executive Director of Miracles in Motion Deb Leichsenring poses with a horse poking its head out of a wooden stall.

Miracles In Motion: A life changing equine organization in Eastern Iowa

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 28, 2025
Kickin’ Country, an 80s-90s country and rock cover band out of Cedar Rapids, performed in the final Music on Main concert for the season Wednesday, August 6

Kickin’ Country boot scoots to bring down the curtain on the 2025 Music on Mainstreet concert series

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 13, 2025
A resident unloads items from a trailer as workers from LRS-Johnson County Refuse assist during Solon’s annual Clean Up Day community garbage drop-off Saturday, August 9, at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area.

[Photo] Cleaning up the town, one load at a time

August 13, 2025
Staff and representatives from Greater Iowa City, Inc. gather before Dr. Ian Hui cuts the ribbon during the grand opening of Vision Center P.C. Tuesday, August 5 in downtown Solon.

Vision Center P.C. celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 13, 2025
Andria Pooley, one of the founders of Slaughter 2 Success, leads Boo the miniature horse and a companion out to the back pasture on a muddy day

Slaughter 2 Success: Giving horses a second chance since 2022

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 6, 2025

After 60 years as a hairdresser, Diane Stahle is retiring

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
August 6, 2025
Taylor Mattson strikes a pose with one of the classic tea drinks offered at Solon Sips.

Purpose, light, and connection

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
July 30, 2025
Spirit Awake performed for two hours Saturday, playing a mix of originals and old classics as one of six acts during the Solon Beef Days weekend on the Main Street stage.

[Photo] Music of Beef Days

July 23, 2025
Mille Phab rides a carnival ride on Main Street Saturday morning during Beef Days.

[Photo] A Beef Days photographic smorgasbord

July 23, 2025
Meet Larry Swann, the 2025 Solon Senior of the Year

Meet Larry Swann, the 2025 Solon Senior of the Year

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
July 16, 2025

Two separate water issues spur discussion but no action at July 2 Council meeting

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
July 9, 2025
John and Teresa Condon of Buck Hollow Band performed familiar hits as part of Solon’s Music on Main series Wednesday, July 2.

Music in the park: Buck Hollow Band performs in Solon

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
July 9, 2025
Senior Jackson Link delivers a pitch in the first inning of game one of a varsity doubleheader against WaMaC West rival Clear Creek Amana Thursday, July 3 at home. The Spartans split with the Clippers 9-19 and 6-3.

Solon and Clear Creek Amana split varsity baseball doubleheader 9-19 and 6-3

Ella McEntaffer, Intern
July 9, 2025
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 city officials update: New hirings and restructuring

Ella McEntaffer, Reporter
June 10, 2025

Mayor proclaims May as Older Americans Month

Ella McEntaffer
May 14, 2025
Rexton Schmidt goes down a slide filled with Orbeez during the Spartan Dash at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area Solon, Iowa, Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025. This was the first event in the 11 part run.

Spartan Dash: A crazy messy success

Ella McEntaffer, Solon Economist
April 30, 2025

Upcoming events with solon parks and rec

Ella McEntaffer, Solon Economist
April 16, 2025
The Solon Hardware Store is an iconic business with an iconic feature rarely seen anymore – a genuine manually operated cash register, which sees daily use.

Solon Hardware Store is ready for lawnmower season

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist
April 10, 2025

Solon Hardware Store window repair

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist
April 10, 2025

Ice safety and rescue: A look inside the dangers of ice

Ella McEntaffer, For the Solon Economist
February 27, 2025