Community

CEDAR RAPIDS– Everyone likes a trip to the ballpark for sights, sounds, food and fun, so join us for a night with the Kernels, family, friends and neighbors on Friday, Aug. 18, at 6:35 p.m. Ticket prices are about $7, with kids 3 years and under free. Tickets may be free if enough sponsors support this event. Individuals must provide own transportation to Cedar Rapids.

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Police Department is building a neighborhood watch for the 21st Century and is asking for community help. The program is built on voluntary inclusion of a list of residents with exterior security cameras that can record video.
Participation is strictly voluntary and would only be used for crime prevention. Residents who would like to participate can complete a short form and send it to the NLPD’s records division at records@northlibertyiowa.org.

SOLON– The Solon Spartan Trapshooting Team will host a can drive to raise funds to support its 2017-2018 season.
The can drive will be Saturday, July 29, at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and noon. Team members will also be driving around town collecting donations during those time. Pickups can be scheduled by calling Kelly at 319-331-7962.

SOLON– It’s been a constant rumble of construction for the Solon Community School District.
But the end is just over a year away, if all goes according to plan.
The school system is in the midst of a substantial facilities upgrade which includes two new buildings and two additions to the high school. School officials provided an update on progress at a joint meeting of the city council and school board July 10.
It’s an annual get-together for the two local elected bodies to discuss current projects, anticipated growth and possible areas of cooperation.

Youth Services Librarian Lori Lindner took a teaching position in the College Community School District, and wishes to bid a fond farewell to all the wonderful patrons, teens, young children and their families who made her time at the library so enjoyable. She offers this message to all: “I will really miss seeing everyone’s friendly, smiling faces each week. It has been great getting to know so many Solon-area families, and I hope to see each of you whenever I come back to visit the library. Keep using the library, and I hope you will continue to support this fabulous community asset.”