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Solon Economist
Flour Power
05/09/2013 - 6:44pm
Steph Hooper takes a blast of flour after exiting “Great Bales of Solon,” one of the many fun obstacles at the Spartan Dash, a fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary PTO Saturday, April 27. Turn to page 20 for more photos by Doug Lindner.
North Liberty Leader
A hard knock life
04/30/2013 - 9:31pm
TIFFIN– It started as a comic strip in the 1930s, became a Broadway smash in the 1970s and 80s, and in April 2013, it hit the stage at Clear Creek Amana High School. It’s “Annie,” a classic American Broadway smash chock-full of optimism, hope and catchy tunes that stick in your head for days. Jenna Tackaberry donned the curly red wig for the title...
Solon Economist
Regina wins tight battle
04/30/2013 - 8:21pm
Solon Economist
Meet the future Mehaffey Bridge
04/23/2013 - 7:21pm
NORTH LIBERTY– Johnson County Engineer Greg Parker has made a promise. “Once we’re done, you’ll love it.” Parker issued the vow Monday, April 15, at a public meeting held at South Slope Communications in North Liberty regarding the replacement of the aging Mehaffey Bridge. A packed crowd sat through a brief presentation, then directed over 20...
Solon Economist
FLASH
04/23/2013 - 7:16pm
Below, Solon High School students wait for more sandbags at the city wastewater treatment facility Wednesday. Students barricaded two buildings at the sewer plant to protect from the rising waters of Mill Creek.
North Liberty Leader
North Liberty’s got talent
04/23/2013 - 6:53pm
Mike Ogoli fine-tunes his guitar shortly before the start of the “North Liberty’s Got Talent” program showcasing the talented youth of the community Saturday, April 6, at Grace Community Church. The talent show was one of the monthly activities held as part of North Liberty’s year-long centennial celebration. For more photos from the event, see...