The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
All content by Jami Martin-Trainor
Carson Reid (at left) and Trendon Walker bowled for Iowa City, City High this season and have been recognized with Mississippi Valley Conference honors.

[Photo] Solon’s Carson Reid and Trendon Walker earn MVC bowling honors

March 5, 2025
Solon’s Kyler Jensen and Mid-Prairie’s Brock Fisher wrestle during 2A Districts at Williamsburg High School Saturday, Feb. 15.

Solon wrestlers show grit during 2A Districts

Jami Martin-Trainor, For the Solon Economist
February 21, 2025
Senior Grace Hoeper dives into the pool during the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Qualifiers competition at Linn Mar High School on Nov. 9, 2024. Hoeper is a student at Solon High School but swims with Iowa City’s City High School.

Grace Hoeper State Swimming bound

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor for The Daily Iowan
November 12, 2024
Sophomore Madelyn Elkins high-five’s a Hempstead swimmer after an event during last week’s dual meet between City High and the Mustangs. Elkins joined teammate Grace Hoeper in the winning varsity 4x50 medley and 4x100 freestyle, was 2nd in the 200-IM, and 4th in the 100-freestyle.

Spartans swim for City High

Jami Martin-Trainor
September 19, 2024