Archive - Apr 2012

SOLON– As this is our first Habitat for Humanity House going up in Solon we greatly appreciate all the help we have received so far. As a reminder, the carton houses can be returned St. Mary Church, Our Lord’s Church, Solon United Methodist Church, Lakeview Elementary School, Solon State Bank and Bridge Bank by the first week of April. We are very excited to share this experience with everyone in the community. Every little effort helps. Thank you for your support.

SOLON– Registration is now open for the adult co-ed sand volleyball league this summer. Games will be held on Thursday evenings from the middle of May through the end of July. There will be two divisions, competitive and recreational. The number of teams is limited, so sign-up today to secure your team a spot. Registration forms can be found online at www.solon-iowa.com.

By Doug Lindner
Solon Economist
SOLON– A proposed electronic message board for the Solon Public Library has been put on hold while the city reconsiders its municipal sign ordinance.
Representatives of the library’s board of trustees presented a plan for an outdoor sign with a scrolling LED message board to the members of the Solon City Council during a March 21 meeting, but the sign would not comply with current city regulations and would require a variance.
That prompted city council member Steve Stange to suggest the law needed to be revisited.

SOLON– Residential property owners in the Solon school district may not feel the slight decrease in the school’s levy on assessed property this year.
The school board will recommend a scant drop of .017 percent from $16.97 per $1,000 of residential assessed value to $16.96 per $1,000. It’s the third lowest property tax rate in 10 years for Solon schools.
Before you spend your .017 percent, know that the state’s assessment limitation, set by the Iowa Department of Revenue on residential (and other) property, also rose this year, from 48.53 percent to 50.752 percent.

Spring Football

This is the second part of a look at Spring Football. Last week I talked about the offensive line, tight ends and fullbacks. This week, I’ll look at the quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs.
It all starts with James Vandenberg. If he stays healthy and has a good year, the Hawkeyes will have a good year.
All James did last year was pass for 3,022 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Only two Iowa quarterbacks passed for more yards than James. Chuck Hartlieb did it twice and Chuck Long did it once… both were All-Big Ten quarterbacks.