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Solon Economist

Post Prom Fundraiser at the CR RoughRiders

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:32pm

SOLON– Solon High School will hold a Post Prom Fundraiser at the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Saturday, March 1, at 7 p.m.
Come support the Post Prom while having fun at a hockey game. Purchase your discounted, blue zone tickets online and $5 will go back to support Post Prom.


Cramer to speak about water quality in Africa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:33pm

SOLON– Solon engineer Mark Cramer will be guest speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 13, meeting of the Solon Women’s Club. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at the Solon Public Library meeting room, and is open to the public.


Old Gold Diner to feature gala celebration on Valentine’s Day

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:34pm

SOLON– Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, is going to be an exciting day at Old Gold Senior Dining. An exceptional menu will be one special treat with other surprises in store. Be sure to call Duane at 319-624-2251 to sign up for this gala celebration by noon, Friday, Feb. 7. The cost is $3.25. Come be a part of this very special holiday.


Women’s Club makes Music Camperships available

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:35pm

SOLON– The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) and Iowa Women’s club sponsors several music campership awards for deserving sixth-12th grade students. These awards can be applied toward tuition and room and board at a summer music camp within Iowa. Camperships are awarded in the amount of $400. Award recipients are responsible for the balance of their costs.


Solon Booster Club “Celebration of School Athletics” Feb. 28

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:38pm

SOLON– The Solon Athletic Booster Club is holding its first annual “Celebration of Solon Athletics” on Friday, Feb. 28, at Lake Macbride Golf Course. Tickets for the event are $25 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Solon Athletic Booster Club in support of Solon High School and Middle School athletics.
The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
6 p.m.: Doors open (cash bar available to patrons);
7 p.m.: Dinner: (roast beef or chicken, potatoes, and salad);
Entertainment: Solon Jazz Band performance (pre-dinner and dinner);


Synergy named Grand Champions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 8:42pm
Solon MS show choir with early season success

JOHNSTON– Synergy, one of two show choirs at Solon Middle School, recently opened its season competing at Johnston and Dallas Center-Grimes. On Friday, Jan. 24, Solon competed at Johnston Showzam, which featured mostly 4A schools from the Des Moines and Omaha metro areas. Solon took first place in Class 3A, and finished third overall in the nine-team field, placing only behind Urbandale and Omaha Westside. Special recognition went to eighth grader Ellie Hawkins, who received the competition’s Best Female Soloist award.