Solon Economist

SOLON– The Solon American Legion Color Guard remembered and celebrated 70 years of service to the community on April 26. Nineteen members and their guests enjoyed the evening with dinner and retelling of stories.

DYERSVILLE– The Solon Lady Spartans split a pair on the road last week, defeating Dyersville-Beckman 3-2 and dropping a non-conference soccer match against No. 9 (3A) Muscatine, 3-1.
Solon, ranked No. 10 in Class 1A, fell to 5-3 on the year and will remain away from home until a matchup with Western Dubuque Monday, May 18.
No. 6 in Class 1A Center Point-Urbana comes calling the next evening, Tuesday, May 19.
At Dyersville May 4, sophomore Josie Durr scored twice and junior Nichole Oberthien added another in the 3-2 win. All three goals were unassisted.

SOLON– Every year near Memorial Day, members of the American Legion Auxiliary go door-to-door in neighborhoods to distribute poppies in remembrance of all our service men and women who died in defense of our freedom. The poppies are made by disabled and hospitalized veterans and all contributions are used in programs to aid vets and their families. Various businesses in Solon will have donation containers and poppies through Memorial Day. Contributions are greatly appreciated.

SOLON– The public input session for the update of Solon’s Comprehensive Plan will be Monday, May 11.
The consulting firm MSA Professional Services Inc. has been hired by the City of Solon to complete all aspects of a comprehensive plan update. MSA will be facilitating the first of two public meetings at Solon City Hall May 11 at 6 p.m.
Give your input and insight regarding the issues and opportunities that you see in the City of Solon today and in the future.

SOLON– Are you ready for some fútbol?
For more than 50 Solon kids and their families, the answer is a resounding “Yes!”
This is the second year for the SolonFC, a youth soccer club initiated by a few Solon parents who saw a gap in the action for kids who love soccer. While Solon’s Recreation Department runs spring and fall soccer leagues for children in preschool through grade six and Solon High School’s soccer teams pick up new freshmen each year, there were no local soccer opportunities for players in seventh or eighth grade.