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Solon Economist

It’s Official

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 4:58pm
Johnson County to lease, then purchase, Celebration Barn

OXFORD– The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) unanimously approved entering a lease agreement with the Iowa Natural Heritage Trust Fund (INHF) for seven parcels of land known as The Celebration Barn.
The board took action during a Tuesday, April 17, meeting at Kent Park, ending speculation and rumors regarding the purchase.


Harmony Hawks are coming to town

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 5:01pm

SOLON– Solon High School’s (SHS) vocal choirs will perform in an informal concert with the Harmony Hawks barbershop chorus Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Solon Center for the Arts. All three Solon choirs will sing a song from their state contest set followed by the Harmony Hawks concert presentation.
The concert is free and open to the public. “If you have never heard barbershop live before, this is an awesome opportunity right on our home turf,” SHS Director of Choral Activities Joel Foreman. “We hope you can join us for a fun, free night of music making!”


7th Annual Spartan Dash April 28

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 5:03pm

SOLON– The Lakeview Elementary PTO will be hosting its seventh annual Spartan Dash on Saturday, April 28, rain or shine. The Spartan Dash is a fun and crazy fitness event that will serve as the Lakeview PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year. Interested individuals should signs up to participate in the event with a “family team.” Family teams will walk, skip or run through obstacles set up along the 1-mile trail in the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA). Obstacles will be suitable for both children and adults and are guaranteed to have you laughing.


Solon Old Gold Diner May activities

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 5:12pm

• Thanks to the Phil Michel and company for representing the Memorials by Michel and sponsoring the April meal.

• Bingo is held Tuesdays and Thursdays with 11 a.m. Penny Bingo and following lunch play is for prizes with a black out final game for a free Old Gold Dinner meal ticket as the prize.


There’s a lot of recreation news, folks

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 5:15pm
More advisory members named, farmers market to Mushroom Park

SOLON– There’s a lot of recreation news, folks.
The agenda for the Solon City Council last week was dominated by decisions about new recreation programs and projects, including continued appointments to a new recreation advisory team, the dissolution of the Solon Parks and Recreation Commission, an application to Iowa Great Places for the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA) in support of a splash pad and the selection of Mushroom Park as the location of a new farmers market.
Whew.


Nominate Solon Senior of the Year

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

SOLON– May is national Older American’s Month and the Senior Advocates are seeking nominations for the 2018 Solon Senior of the Year.


Be a Hunger Hero, May 12

Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 8:36am

SOLON– The 4th Annual Be a Hunger Hero Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. The 5K run will start at 8 a.m. and the 1 mile run/walk will start at 9 a.m. Registration can be done online at GetMeRegistered.com, or onsite starting at 7:15 a.m. Strollers and dogs are welcome.
Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite heroes.


Community Clean-up Day April 30

Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 5:02pm

SOLON– Solon High School Community Clean-up Day will be on Monday, April 30, in the afternoon. Businesses or individuals wanting specific help with spring cleaning projects should contact the high school office at 319-624-2381 to be added to the list.


Official farmers market in the works

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 8:21am
Council, parks and rec discuss public, private locations

SOLON– A new city-sponsored farmers market is in the works.
Details surrounding the program were discussed during a joint session of the Solon City Council and the Solon Parks and Recreation Commission April 4, although a location for the market is still up in the air.
The city previously allowed private vendors to set up in a portion of Mushroom Park seasonally, but has not provided direct supervision.


Solon jazz takes two top spots

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 8:26am

SOLON– Last year, the Solon High School Vocal Jazz department made history having three of its groups selected for the state championships.
The program topped that accomplishment this year, making history all over again.
In the March 27 state jazz championship at Valley High School in West Des Moines, the top two places went to Solon High School. It was the first accomplishment of its kind for the competition in the state of Iowa.


SHS Clean-up Day, April 30

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 8:27am

SOLON– Solon High School Community Clean-up Day will be on Monday, April 30, in the afternoon. Businesses or individuals wanting specific help with spring cleaning projects should contact the high school office at 319-624-2381 to be added to the list.


7th Annual Spartan Dash, April 28

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 8:27am

SOLON– The Lakeview Elementary PTO will be hosting its seventh annual Spartan Dash on Saturday, April 28, rain or shine. The Spartan Dash is a fun and crazy fitness event that will serve as the Lakeview PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year. Interested individuals should signs up to participate in the event with a “family team.” Family teams will walk, skip or run through obstacles set up along the 1-mile trail in the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA). Obstacles will be suitable for both children and adults and are guaranteed to have you laughing.