Community

DES MOINES– It’s up to the Iowa Legislature now.
The implementation of an alcohol ban at Lake Macbride State Park’s beach was delayed by a legislative review committee, and the Iowa House and Senate will have their chance to fix the problem.
A ban on “alcoholic liquor, beer, and wine” from beaches at Lake Macbride State Park and Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area in Linn County was approved by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission at an Aug. 11 meeting and the amended rule was to go into effect Wednesday, Oct. 5.

SOLON– They’re providing hope for every student
An exciting evening of great food and lively bidding is planned for Saturday, Oct. 15, as Solon Dollars for Scholars hosts the 2016 Gala at the Celebration Barn, located at 4045 245th St. in Solon. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Registration is required for the event. For online registration, go to solon.dollarsforscholars.org or register by mail with a donation of $45 per guest to: Solon Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 551, Solon, 52333.

SOLON– Parents of 2016 graduates who ordered yearbooks, the yearbooks are available for pick up in the high school office during business hours. This pertains to graduates who do not have siblings attending the high school. Siblings of 2016 graduates have been contacted and yearbooks were distributed to them. Parents are asked to make every effort to pick up yearbooks as soon as possible. The high school has extras available for those unable to order one last year. The yearbooks are $50 and checks can be made payable to Solon Community Schools.

SOLON– The Solon Cheer and Dance Teams are cleaning out their closets and selling gently used uniforms and props. Great items for Homecoming spirit week, themed student sections and Halloween. Lots of colors and sizes! Very reasonably priced! Stop by Mrs. Lane’s room before school, during seminar or after school this week or stop by the table at the Sept. 23 Homecoming game. If you have questions, contact Mrs. Lane, mlane@solon.k12.ia.us.

NORTH LIBERTY— Construction continues on the new Liberty High School ahead of a fall 2017 opening. According to Liberty principal Scott Kibby, work on the 210,000 square foot facility is approximately one month ahead of schedule.
The school, located near the intersection of Dubuque St. and North Liberty Road, is being built to accommodate 1,000 students initially with a 500-student addition planned for the future. Kibby anticipates opening with around 600 students, at this time, subject to attendance boundary changes and population changes in North Liberty.