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Bumsted is Solon’s Iowan of the Day

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 3:27pm
State fair accolade for avid volunteer

SOLON– Kelsey Bumsted was humbled someone thought to nominate her as Iowan of the Day at the Iowa State Fair.
If nothing else, she hopes it highlights some of the volunteer opportunities that are available in Solon.
“We are really lucky to have a lot of thriving organizations in this town,” Bumsted added. “Whatever gift that you might have, whether it’s writing calligraphy or being good at Excel spreadsheets or chalkboard drawing, whatever your gift is, odds are you can share it somewhere in our community.”

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Graham Champions 4-H Club

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 3:31pm
2019 Johnson County Fair Results

DES MOINES– Area participants in the 2019 Johnson County Fair received the following awards listed by event and award received.
Olivia Bonnema received the following recognitions:
Educational Presentation: Excellence Award.
Junior Pet: Champion Junior Pet.
Poultry: Non-Commercial Standard Pair, one male one female fowl of same breed blue,
Non-Commercial Standard Individual, male or female fowl.
Britt Bowersox was the recipient of the following recognition:
Breeding Beef Cow/Calf: Champion Commercial Cow/Calf, Grand Champion Cow/Calf.

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Groovin’ on a Saturday afternoon

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 3:40pm
Porchfest fills NL’s Arlington Ridge neighborhood with music

NORTH LIBERTY– For the fourth year, the Arlington Ridge neighborhood of North Liberty was filled with music as porches and driveways became stages, and yards and sidewalks filled with audiences for Porchfest.

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CAT grant makes a splash (pad)

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:48pm
No pump and dump for Solon Work delayed until final plans approved

SOLON– Solon’s splash pad should be cooling off kids next summer.
The site at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA) has been prepped and is ready to roll, and the city is only waiting on final approval of its plans by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
The water amenity has been delayed by a change in the original plan, explained Public Works Director Scott Kleppe.
“What threw a wrench into this for the most part was the recirculation, recycling of the water,” he said.


Creek Fest puts the “Fun” in Tiffin

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:56pm
Something for everybody at Tiffun Creek Fest

TIFFIN– This year’s Tiffun Creek Fest offered an afternoon and evening of fun for all ages. The Saturday, Aug. 10, event kicked off with a Kid’s Fishing Derby and featured Tiffin City Council member Jim Bartels as the Grand Marshal for the afternoon parade.


A taste of success builds an appetite for 2019 greatness

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 1:06pm
CCA varsity football preview

TIFFIN– The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) varsity football team had a historic 2018 gridiron campaign, and that taste of success has them hungry for an even better 2019 outing.
The Clippers posted their first 7-0 record in school history and made their first Class 3A playoff appearance since 2014. Sixteen teams made it into the playoffs under the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s (IHSAA) Ratings Percentage Index (RPI), which looks at the team’s record, the team’s opponents’ records, and team’s opponents’ opponents’ records to develop a ranking.


Roll camera, ACTION!

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 1:58pm
“East of Middle West” begins filming in Solon 1990s vehicles and extras needed this month

SOLON– “We’ve got some scenes that we’re going to need a bunch of extras,” noted Bill “Ginks” Ginkens.
Ginkens, of rural Solon, spent much of his summer as location scout for “East of Middle West,” a feature film written and produced by University of Iowa (UI) graduate Mokotsi Rukundo and directed by Brian Lucke Anderson.
The independent film was scheduled to film at various locations in and around the Solon area from Thursday, Aug. 8, through the end of the month.


SPARK-ing ideas in North Liberty

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:03pm
Unique public forum highlights the best of North Liberty, and offers suggestions for the future

NORTH LIBERTY– What is so special about living in North Liberty? What would make living in North Liberty more enjoyable? How can a smalltown feel be maintained in an ever-growing community? What would help North Liberty be a more progressive community in the future?
Eight presenters, sometimes solo, sometimes in pairs, and even in a small group, took center stage on Tuesday, July 30, at the Tin Roost restaurant in North Liberty for a unique event called SPARK North Liberty to present their answers and vision.


You’ll scream for Moo Moo’s Ice Cream

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:38pm
Solon couple supports local businesses with cool treats

SOLON– It’s a ritual of summertime in a city: somewhere, off in the distance, the faint tones of “The Entertainer” are heard. Closer, and closer the music gets. And then, the kids make the realization, “The Ice Cream Truck is coming!” The quick dash home follows, with frantic pleas to mom for money for the ice cream truck, while the music gets louder and louder. Panic ensues as it seems to take an eternity for mom to get her purse and dig out some spare change, or a dollar bill.


Hard work and dedication on display

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:48pm
Area 4-H kids strut their stuff at the Johnson County Fair

IOWA CITY– The Johnson County Fair showcased the future of agriculture as 4H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) kids showed their livestock and other projects during the fair, which ran from Friday, July 19, through Wednesday, July 24, at the fairgrounds in Iowa City.


Fine on Friday, soggy on Saturday

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 2:52pm
Swisher celebrates with annual Fun Days event

SWISHER– The community of Swisher held its annual Fun Days celebration Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27, with fair skies and sunshine Friday evening, and a post-parade downpour on Saturday.


Council upgrades tower lease

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 12:50pm
T-Mobile to pay $1,500 a month

SOLON– T-Mobile’s antenna is staying on top of the city’s water tower.
City council members approved a five-year lease for the mobile carrier at a July 3 meeting.
T-Mobile will pay the city $1,500 a month, over the next five years, to rent a 15-by-20-foot area on the elevated tower.
Although the initial term is five years, the lease includes three automatic five-year renewals, with the rent increasing by 10 percent each term. After 20 years, an automatic extension kicks in for up to nine one-year periods, each with a one percent hike.