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Solon Economist

Big score

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 7:03pm
Spartans roll up 64-3 win over Anamosa Raiders

SOLON– It didn’t take long to see where this game was going.
Solon’s Jordan Wymer took the opening kickoff 97 yards down the Spartan sideline for a touchdown, and it was off to the races.
Moments later, Solon intercepted Anamosa quarterback Austin Seehusen deep in Raider territory. Two passes to Nathan Hawkins later, there was less than a minute elapsed on the clock, and Solon had taken a 14-0 lead over the winless Anamosa Raiders.
The Spartans rumbled to a 64-3 win Friday night, moving their record to 5-1 on the season, and an unblemished 3-0 in conference play.


Girls first, boys second at Williamsburg invite

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/08/2013 - 7:07pm

By Joe Wilkinson
Special to the Economist

WILLIAMSBURG– Solon’s girls scored a team and individual title at the Williamsburg invitational cross country meet Sept. 30.


Dock hosting Solon jazz combos

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 12:42pm

SOLON– The Dock Restaurant is hosting a Solon Music Night on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 5:30 until 7 p.m. Patrons can enjoy the musical talents of several Solon jazz ensembles while dining at the Dock, and 10 percent of all food sales will be donated to the Solon High School Music Department.


Our Lord’s Church Fall Festival fundraiser Oct. 19

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 6:33pm

SOLON– Our Lord’s Church will hold its ninth annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the church, located at 131 N. Market St., Solon.


Legion hosts veterans memorial dedication, flag retirement Oct. 6

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 6:34pm

SOLON– The Solon American Legion will host a veterans memorial dedication at the memorial site on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. Following the dedication ceremony, there will be a flag retirement ceremony at the ball park. The flag retirement ceremony is sponsored by the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Boy Scout Troop #120. There will be a rain date of Oct. 20.
Refreshments will be served at the American Legion following both ceremonies.


Must love kids

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 6:38pm
Solon Learning Academy directors working to reach capacity

By Eric Hawkinson
Solon Economist

SOLON– Solon Learning Academy directors Kristin Struzynski and Emily Devereux said it’s a requirement for all employees to love kids.
“I could be here all day, everyday,” Devereux said.
“We are,” Struzynski said. “And we love it.”
The new Solon-based daycare opened on Aug. 5 at its new location on 201 Prairie Rose Ln. Solon Learning Academy has approximately 35 students signed-up, but the building has a capacity for 138 students. Currently, Devereux and Struznyski are working to reach the goal of filling all the slots.