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Archive - 2013

December 28th

Solon public library

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 11:01am


Mini-tree auction

The friends of the library would like to thank all of the individuals and groups who decorated trees to enter in the contest this year. Thanks also to the panel of judges (Rhonda Miller, Margo Redlinger and Kathy Kaldenberg) and to all those who bid on the trees.

LearningExpress upgrade


More than a meal at Our Lord’s Christmas

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:59am
Church gears up to host 50 for holiday dinner

By Alex Kline
Solon Economist

SOLON– With Christmas quickly approaching, members of Our Lord’s Church aren’t just scrambling to put together their own meals for their families and friends, they are also preparing for a feast to feed over 50 people at their small location on Highway 1.
The church has been providing the free Christmas meal in Solon for nine years. Members of the community and those just passing by are welcome to join the church on Wednesday, Dec. 25, to enjoy a traditional feast with no strings attached.


A Dining Dilemma

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:58am
Meal sites struggle with dwindling federal dollars

By Lori Lindner
Solon Economist

JOHNSON COUNTY– Increasingly, as state and federal dollars are cut from social assistance programs, local organizations and individuals are attempting to absorb the costs.
When a funding shortfall empties the plates of our nation’s elderly– those who rely on home-delivered meal programs like Meals on Wheels or who regularly attend congregate dining sites– it can become a matter of eating or going hungry.


Spotlight can drive fundraiser on Jan. 4

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:57am

SOLON– Solon Spotlight is having a can drive fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014. Please drop off empty cans and bottles at the Solon Fire Station any time that day from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. For pick up, or more information, please email JamiWolf.realtor@gmail.com.
Solon Spotlight annually provides over $20,000 in support to cover the costs of things such as fees for band and choir competitions, accompanist fees, instrument and technology upgrades, performing arts scholarships and more from elementary on up to high school.


Boy Scout Troop 120 soup supper Saturday, Jan. 11

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:56am

SOLON–Solon Boy Scout Troop 120 is hosting its annual soup supper on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at St Mary Catholic Church from 5 until 7 p.m. The soup supper features homemade soups of all varieties. Previous year’s soups have included traditional choices such as chicken noodle and chili as well as some not so traditional selections such as demok (spinach and coconut milk) and shrimp chowder. This all-you-can-eat meal also includes fresh baked bread made by the Scouts the morning of the supper and a wide assortment of desserts.


Mercy’s Mobile Mammography Unit to be in Solon Jan. 20

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:54am

SOLON– The Mercy Women’s Center mobile mammography van will be in Solon on Monday, Jan. 20. The van will be located at the Mercy Family Medicine of Solon Clinic. The clinic has recently been renamed from Solon Family Practice, and is located at 510 W. Main St. The mobile mammography unit has been providing convenient access to breast screening services for Eastern Iowa women for 27 years.


All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:54am

Grace Fiala (right) reacts while talking to Santa Claus along with sister Grace (left) at the Solon State Bank Friday, Dec. 13. Santa Claus spent time with more than a dozen children during his annual visit to the bank. (photo by Doug Lindner)


Spartans lose first of the year against Sabers

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:50am
DeWitt explodes for 25 points in fateful fourth quarter

DeWITT– It was the first basketball loss of the year for Solon’s varsity boys Tuesday, as Central DeWitt scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to defeat the Spartans, 61-52.
“Both teams played well,” said head coach Brad Randall. “They played better in the fourth quarter.”
Solon built a 11-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Sabers whittled it away slightly in the second. The Spartans held a four-point lead at the half, 26-22.
Central DeWitt tied the game at 36-36 to end the third period and then went on a 25-16 scoring splurge in the fourth to pull away.


Two in a row

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:50am
Lady Spartans take control against Central DeWitt, 50-34

SOLON– Make it two in a row for the Solon girls.
The Lady Spartans avenged their season-opening loss by defeating Central DeWitt, 50-34, Tuesday for their second win in a row.
The Lady Spartans have won three of their last four games and moved to 3-4 on the season.
After falling behind in the first quarter, Solon stepped on the gas in the second quarter, taking the lead when Nichole Oberthien went coast to coast for a layup and an 18-17 lead.
The Lady Spartans then went on a 9-0 run, taking a 27-17 lead into the locker room for halftime.


No common ground yet

Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 10:47am

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader

NORTH LIBERTY– If Tiffin mayor Steve Berner had a new 28E agreement on his Christmas wish list, he may want to go ask Santa Claus for something else.