Archive - 2011

SHUEYVILLE– Commuters and residents will have to wait a few months more for the reconstruction of 120th St. from this northwest Johnson County community west toward I-380.
Plans for the project have been reviewed, according to Mayor Bryan Bredman, and are currently being finalized.
“All necessary permits have been acquired and we anticipate a January-February time frame for bid letting, with construction then beginning in the spring of 2012,” Bredman said.

SWISHER– It’s the best wine in the state of Iowa, and it’s grown right here in the Corridor.
Cedar Ridge Vineyard’s La Crescent wine took the top honor of “Best Iowa Grown Wine” at the 5th annual Mid-American Wine Competition, held this summer in Ankeny. The contest involved 82 commercial wineries from 14 Midwestern states and over 530 entries. The La Crescent also won a gold medal as did Cedar Ridge’s Reserve and Edelweiss wines. The winery and distiller also brought home a gold medal for Best Series Label Design.

SOLON– The Solon girls let the lead slip away against Marion at home, but not on the road at Center Point.
The Lady Spartans moved to 2-1 on the young basketball season last week, dropping a 58-52 home opener to Marion, but rebounding for a 47-43 win at Center Point-Urbana (CPU).
Foul trouble spoiled the home opener for the Solon Lady Spartans against WaMaC foes from Marion Tuesday, Nov. 29. Solon led by eight after Mel Breza hit a buzzer-beater to close the first half.
“We had a nice lead throughout, but we committed way too many fouls,” Solon Head Coach Mark Sovers said.

Please turn in three wallet sized senior photos to the High School Office (one yearbook, one class composite, one Solon Economist). Due date is Feb.1, 2012. Before you hand them all out, and they do go fast, please get yours in to the office as soon as possible. Thank you.

Kindergarten planning

Since winter weather is inevitable, the possibility of weather related cancellations exists. If it becomes necessary to cancel school due to inclement weather, or other emergency weather situations, we will use the School Messenger Parent Notification system to inform you of weather related issues. Also please listen to radio stations WMT, KCJJ, KRNA, KHAK, KZIA or watch channels KWWL-7, KGAN-2/FOX 28, or KCRG-9. Announcements of school closings will be made as early as possible.