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Jo. County gives wind green light

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

JOHNSON COUNTY– On Aug. 4, Johnson County supervisors gave the green light to a new ordinance that allows commercial wind farms.
PNE Wind, which consulted on the ordinance with the county planning and zoning department, is currently negotiating leases with property owners between Solon and Morse. The proposed 30-megawatt farm will have about 20 turbines stretching across 3,000 acres.


Solon cross country squads win at Williamsburg

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

WILLIAMSBURG– Solon’s Lauren Benzing and Alex Smith were the one-two punch as the Spartan girls rolled at the six-team Williamsburg Invitational, Sept. 26. In the boys’ race, Turner Wentzien was fourth– his top finish of the year– to lead his teammates to their half of a Solon twin-win.
Heading into their last two regular season meets this week– IMS at Wellman was scheduled for this past Monday, and North Linn on Saturday– the Spartans also eye the postseason. The WaMaC Conference meet is Oct. 13. And, the long-awaited state-qualifying assignments came out Monday.


Spartans take it to South Tama

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

TAMA– Since the loss to Iowa City Regina in the second week of the season, the Solon Spartans have been taking care of business on the football field.
Friday night, the Spartans rolled up a 35-7 halftime lead against South Tama and were able to hang on comfortably for a 42-20 win.
Austin Dall started the scoring with a 30-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, but Solon only led 14-7 after the first quarter, thanks to an 88-yard kickoff return by Jordan Wymer.


Quinn Morelock surprised to be in softball hall of fame

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Former Lady Spartan Quinn Morelock is the first of Solon’s female softball players to receive a top honor.
The outfielder totes statistics that are just one and two points short of breaking state records and others that exemplify her exceptional high school and softball career.
A highlight of her achievements includes a .502 batting average and a slugging percentage of 1.057, a five-year letter winner recipient and a Gatorade Team Player of the Year in 2005.


Lady Spartans overpower Mount Vernon

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

MOUNT VERNON– The Lady Spartans have one more game for the title.
Solon’s varsity volleyball paid back a debt to the Mount Vernon Mustangs last week and will face sixth-ranked West Delaware for the WaMaC East championship.
The Lady Spartans thumped Mount Vernon last Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Mount Vernon, 25-15, 25-12, 25-16. It was the first time Solon has defeated the Mustangs in four years, including some postseason games which prevented the Lady Spartans from advancing to the state tournament.


My Fair Lady

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

Solon High School will present the acclaimed Broadway musical “My Fair Lady” Nov. 10-13 in the Solon Community School District Auditorium. Show times are at 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
This year, we are excited to offer reserved seating. Ticket prices are $6, $9, and $12 depending on the seat location and all levels may be reserved in advance of the show. Reserved tickets may be purchased in the high school commons on one of the following dates:
• Oct. 29, 8-10 a.m.;
• Nov. 1, 3, & 8, 5-7p.m.;
• November 9, 4-6 p.m.


SCSD employment opportunities

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

Coaching Positions:
9th Boys Basketball Coach
HS Wrestling Cheer Coach
MS Wrestling Coach
Please submit to the SCSD Central Office a classified staff application form found on our web site or contact the Central Office at 624-3401 x1349. All positions are open until filled.


Volunteer program update and registration information

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

Volunteering in a school is a valuable and rewarding experience. Volunteers can help as their schedules allow. Our school has opportunities that are scheduled regularly each week, short-term projects, as well as needs to help with the various events and activities throughout the school year.


POWs visit Solon High School

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

On Friday, Sept. 16, nine POWs from Iowa and surrounding states visited Solon High School in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day. The POWs shared their stories to the ninth grade U.S. history classes about their wartime experiences. The event was held in the media center and lunch was then provided and the students were able to talk further with the veterans. Solon’s 5th Street Jazz and the freshman band provided music for the event.


“Fight the Flu” clinics

Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:00pm

“Fight the Flu” clinics have been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 4, at Lakeview Elementary; Thursday, Oct. 6, at Solon Middle School; and Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Solon High School. All three flu clinics will run 7:30-9:30 a.m. A final clinic is scheduled at Lakeview Elementary on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The time for that clinic will be 4-6 p.m.
Cost of the vaccines is $27 for a flu shot; $33 for Flu mist; and $70 for Pneumonia. If payment is received at the clinic, prices are $3 less.