• warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.
  • warning: Parameter 2 to ed_classified_link_alter() expected to be a reference, value given in /home/soloneconomist/www/www/includes/common.inc on line 2968.

Archive - Dec 1969

Date
  • All
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
  • All
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31

November 10th

CCA returns to virtual learning

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:24pm
Significant increase in COVID-19 cases leads to online school through Nov. 23

OXFORD– Students in the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District have returned to all-online learning after the district shifted back to virtual education on Sunday, Nov. 8.


Tiffin man killed in electric bike accident

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:22pm

TIFFIN– A Tiffin man has died of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident.
According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, emergency services responded to the bike trail in the Tiffin City Park for a bicycle crash at 3:48 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
Steven Towne, 49, of Tiffin, was operating a Shred Surface electric mountain bike near the ball diamonds on the bike trail when he lost control and struck a bridge railing. Towne was not wearing a helmet and sustained fatal injuries; he died at the scene.


A way to say thank you for what they’ve done for us

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:21pm
Swisher Men’s Club honors veterans

SWISHER– Jose N. Harris is quoted as writing, “A veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. Regardless of personal or political views, there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact…”
The Swisher Men’s Club decided to not only remember that fact, but also make a visual statement of gratitude.
On Friday, Nov. 6. members of the club installed 50 banners in Swisher honoring Swisher area veterans in honor of Veterans Day (Wednesday, Nov. 11).


Will people “Swing and Sway the CRANDIC Way” again?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 8:19pm
NL council discusses the latest study on reestablishing passenger rail service to Iowa City

NORTH LIBERTY– In 1904, the Iowa Railway and Light Company began “interurban” passenger rail service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with a trolley powered by an overhead electric line.


November 4th

Three Spartans honored for WaMaC East

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 5:05pm
Delaney Bombei leads division in blocks

SOLON– Senior Kennedy Bombei, sophomore Delaney Bombei and junior Maddie Manifold were selected for recognition as the WaMaC Conference announced its volleyball honors Oct. 21.
Kennedy Bombei was named to the All-WaMaC East Second Team, while Delaney Bombei and Manifold received WaMaC Recognition.
The Solon varsity volleyball team finished the year 2-3 in conference play and 17-19 overall, falling 3-0 to third-ranked (Class 3A) Mount Vernon in a Region 7 road quarterfinal on Oct. 19.


Spartans both top-five

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 5:04pm
Boys 2nd, Girls 5th at 3A state meet

FORT DODGE– Solon’s girls were steady through the 2020 cross country season… running at or near the top in most meets. The boys? They worked their way up through the season; always crowding a little tighter and closer to the top. The efforts showed in a big way at the 2020 cross country championships, Friday, Oct. 30.


11 Bolts named to MVC All-Division Football teams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:51pm
Fangman, Kraft, Meyer and Willis-Newell earn Mississippi Division First Team Defense honors

NORTH LIBERTY— The Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC) announced All-Division Football Selections on Monday, Oct. 26, with 11 Liberty High Bolts named. The Lightning finished the shortened season at 2-3 after sitting out two weeks due to the Iowa City Community School District moving to 100 percent online education, which put all fall sports and other extracurricular activities on hold.
Liberty drew a first-round bye in the extended postseason, but fell, 42-7, to Dubuque Hempstead in the second round.


Solon Spartans tame Independence Mustangs, 37-21

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:48pm
Road to the UNI-Dome travels through Waukon

SOLON– The Solon Spartan varsity football team broke the Independence Mustangs 37-21 in Spartan Stadium on Friday, Oct. 30, advancing to meet the Waukon Indians, in Waukon on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., in the Class 2A quarterfinals.
The Spartans jumped out to a first quarter lead, 6-0, on a 14-yard run by Jackson Ryan, but the extra point was blocked.
A little less than seven minutes into the second quarter, Ryan scampered five yards to score again for Solon and Brent Lumpkin found success on the point-after to elevate the Spartans to a 13-0 lead.


Six Bolts named to MVC All Division Volleyball teams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:40pm
Liberty’s Hartman, Kimm and Hested earn First Team honors

NORTH LIBERTY– The Mississippi Valley Athletic Conference released its 2020 All-Division Volleyball selections on Tuesday, Oct. 27, with six Liberty High School student athletes recognized for their efforts by being named to Mississippi Division teams.
Cassidy Hartman, Shelby Kimm and Haley Hested were picked for the First Team, with Hartman a unanimous selection. Senior Addie Schmierer was named to the Second Team while junior Sam Harvey and senior Lauren Roman earned Honorable Mention.


Five Creek Girls named to WaMaC All-Conference Volleyball teams

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 4:38pm
CCA’s Clubb and Pollock earn First Team honors

TIFFIN– The WaMaC Athletic Conference released its 2020 All-Conference Volleyball teams on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with five student athletes from Clear Creek Amana (CCA) High School recognized for performances this season in the WaMaC West Division.
Calia Clubb, a junior, and Hailey Pollock, a senior, were selected for the First Team. Clubb was a unanimous selection. Senior Lauren Riggle was named to the Second Team, while junior Morgan Etscheidt and freshman Meg Berkland picked up WaMaC Recognition (honorable mention).