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Solon Economist

Solon goes 2-1 in home tourney

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 12:24pm
Two matches decided by penalty kicks

SOLON– Two matches decided by penalty kicks.
One loss, one win.
It was a bitter wind that blew Saturday, April 7, as the varsity Solon team picked up its first loss of the season against Albia at the Spartan Classic Soccer Tournament.
The Blue Demons prevailed 1-0 after a 3-0 penalty kick (pk) shoot-out, but the Spartans rebounded for a shortened 10-0 victory over Prince of Peace, and capped the day by winning another pk battle, this time against Fairfield.
The Spartans broke a 2-2 tie in regulation with a 5-3 win in extra kicks.
The win moved Solon to 6-1 for the season.


Red Cedar Chamber Music

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 12:27pm
Presents HarpStrings April 18 at Sts. Peter and Paul

Next step for Solon community center

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:21am
Council approves lease for former middle school

SOLON– For $1 a year and the cost of staffing and utilities, the City of Solon now has a community center.
At a special Wednesday, March 28, meeting, members of the Solon City Council approved a lease with the Solon Community School District for the use of the former middle school building.
But there are still a lot of details to work out.
Representatives of the city and school district have been meeting since fall to discuss the possibility, and the lease was on the agenda for the council’s March 21 meeting.


Shueyville Methodist Pancake Supper

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:24am

SHUEYVILLE– The annual Shueyville UMC Men’s Pancake Supper will be Friday, April 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The church is located in Shueyville but the address is 1195 Steeple Lane NE in Swisher. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage links and ham will be provided as part of the all you can eat buffet. The money raised from the event will support local and international missions of the church. The cost of the meal is a free will offering to support mission. Enjoy the food and fellowship at the Shueyville United Methodist Church.


SHS Coffee Shoppe Jazz

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:26am

SOLON– The Solon High School Jazz Bands welcome you to Coffee Shoppe Jazz on Thursday, April 5 e Solon High School Jazz Bands welcome you to Coffee Shoppe Jazz on Thursday, April 5, in the high school commons at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the high school jazz band concert while tasting treats. The band will be selling Dan and Debbie’s ice-cream, chocolate milk, cookies and coffee.


SMS named model school

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:31am
Herdliska outlines program at school board meeting

SOLON– Solon’s middle school is creating better readers.
The middle school was recently honored by Solution Tree as a 2017 Professional Learning Community (PLC) Model School, joining the ranks of Lakeview Elementary and Solon High School, past recipients.
The honor came following a concentrated effort to improve the school and make the curriculum more personalized.
Solon Middle School Preported on the effortsduring a Monday, March 19, meeting of the Solon Community School District Board of Education in the media center of the new middle school building


Bundled up for egg hunting

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:33am

It was mostly sunny, but cold and windy as the Optimist Club of Solon held its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Over 100 area kids ran into the stiff breeze to take advantage of the hunt, as well as complimentary bubbles and kites.


Winter Drumline performing at Percussion Festival, April 7

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:39am

MARION– The Solon High School Winter Drumline will be performing at the Marion Percussion Festival, hosted by Marion High School Music Department in conjunction with the Iowa Music & Arts Association Saturday, April 7, at Marion High School.
The festival doors open at 1:30 p.m. It begins with several hands-on clinics presented by experts in the areas of marching and concert percussion including Eric Thompson, Tym Healey, Dave Leatherman, and Joe Perea. In addition, area schools have the opportunity to receive a clinic for their drumline or percussion section.


Emanuel Ax with Orchestra Iowa at Solon Center of the Arts April 15

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:40am

SOLON– Sunday, April 15 will be an evening you don’t want to miss. At 7:30 p.m., multi Grammy winning pianist, Emanuel Ax will be performing works from Brahms with Orchestra Iowa at Solon Center of the Arts. Mr. Ax has performed all around the U.S., Europe and even Carnegie Hall. He’s received Grammy awards for his personal work and with Yo-Yo Ma, a world renowned cellist. Tickets for this event can be purchased through Orchestra Iowa. This is sure to be a wonderful night filled with beautiful music.


Boys sweep Spartan Classic Soccer tourney

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 8:44am
Solon rolls up 24 goals in three matches to open season

SOLON– The Spartans opened the season with a bang.
The Solon varsity boys soccer team racked up 24 goals in three matches while hosting the Spartan Classic Soccer Tournament Saturday, March 31, in Spartan Stadium.
The Spartans went 3-0 for the day, opening with a 9-0 drubbing of Monticello before rolling over Bellevue Marquette Catholic, 10-0. Solon ended the afternoon with a 5-0 win over Mediapolis. Solon’s defense stifled the three teams in the shut-outs, with senior keeper Eric Weetman collecting two saves against Monticello in his only opportunities for the day.


Corridor Bicycle Showcase March 30

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 8:30pm

IOWA CITY– An open house showcasing bicycles– from commuter to electric to adventure– will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 30, in the south side of the parking ramp of the Health and Human Services Building, located at 855 S. Dubuque St. in Iowa City. The public is welcome to drop by anytime during this free event hosted by the Johnson County Green Team. Door prizes and free bicycle maps will be available.


Optimist Easter Egg Hunt Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 8:37pm

SOLON– The Optimist Club of Solon hosts its Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the east end of the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. The event is for children of all ages. Bring a basket for your goodies.