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Archive - Oct 15, 2013

Date

The suite life for dogs

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:51pm

New boarding, daycare and grooming salon opens in NL

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– Kristine Bauer has gone to the dogs, and she’s loving every minute of it.
Grooming dogs was something that came naturally to the Cedar Rapids resident, who learned the craft from a friend with a grooming salon in Missouri. But when Bauer’s son graduated from high school and went on to Iowa State University to be part of the wrestling program, Bauer said her pet project became opening a new location where she could add doggie daycare and boarding.

Grass and weeds: How high can you get?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:50pm

City wants more control over habitual offenders

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY–North Liberty City Council members want to keep things equal on both sides of the fence, at least when it comes to mowing.
The council considered proposed changes to the city’s weed and grass heights ordinance at its meeting last Tuesday, Oct. 8, some of which were rejected by council.
The city administration regularly fields complaints about residents who let their grass and weeds go, and city employees were seeking a way to eliminate sending perennial reminders to repeat offenders.

Good late season finish, tough road ahead for XC

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:47pm

Joe Wilkinson

TROY MILLS– After a fourth (girls) and eighth (boys) place finish at North Linn, Solon’s boys and girls cross country squads head into conference this week, and then tough state qualifying meets as their seasons hit the home stretch.
The Spartans host the Oct. 24 state qualifier, but are among four ranked 3A schools– and a late upstart– at a meet where only three teams qualify for the Nov. 2 state meet.

First Presbyterian Chicken Noodle Supper Oct. 19

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:42pm

ELY– First Presbyterian Church near Ely is hosting its 64th Chicken Noodle Soup and Kolach Supper on Saturday, Oct. 19. Serving is from 4 until 7 p.m.
This year more music will accompany this annual tasty dinner. The Iowa Accordion Club will start the entertainment at 3:45 p.m. and conclude at 5:45 p.m. A new addition to the event is bluegrass music by Riverbottom Ramblers from 6 until 7 p.m.
The menu includes hearty chicken noodle soup, rolls, relish plates, crackers and the church’s signature fresh kolaches.

Spartan Fund Run Oct. 26

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:41pm

We would like to thank the individuals, businesses, and the Solon Community for your generosity and ongoing support of our students and schools by way of time commitment and financial contributions. We are fortunate to live in an area where like-mindedness and readiness to collaborate is so prevalent. This year, the Spartan Fund Run is set for Saturday, Oct 26, rain or shine. Please come out for some family fun and to support a worthy cause.

Online registration is available at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/SpartanFundRun

No conference title for Lady Spartans

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:39pm

Solon pushes past Mount Vernon, but West Delaware delivers first WaMaC loss

MOUNT VERNON– It was a rollercoaster ride for the Lady Spartans last week.
Solon dropped its first conference match of the year against West Delaware at Manchester Thursday, and that left the Lady Spartans in second place for the WaMaC East.
The Lady Spartans had two tough road games, and only came out on top in one.
The win came at Mount Vernon Tuesday night, a 3-1 conference win.

Sports

D-fense!

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:37pm

Spartans hold Indians to 63 yards in 42-0 conference victory; Maquoketa up next

SOLON– After a shaky first quarter, Solon kicked it in gear.
At least that’s the way it looked as Marion came to town for a conference game on the gridiron Friday night.
Solon was plagued by penalties in the early going, but soon shook it off and rolled to a 42-0 blanking of the Indians.
The win moves Solon to 6-1 on the year, 4-0 in Class 3A District 6 and headed for a showdown on the road with co-leader Maquoketa this Friday.
The Spartan defense held Marion to 63 total yards for the game, and scoreless for the first time this year.

Solon Public Library

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:33pm

Date changed to Nov. 21 for Gingerbread Workshop

We previously published a date of Nov. 14 for the popular Gingerbread Workshop. Due to a scheduling conflict, this has been changed to Nov. 21. Registration information will be available at the library later this month.

Early out activity Oct. 17

The early out program for Thursday, Oct. 17, will be a mask craft. This will be a one hour program from 1 until 2 p.m. Parents or caregivers are responsible for getting students to the library and picking them up when the activity is over.

Community

Pumpkin carving/painting event to be held Oct. 27 at Randall Park

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:31pm

All children age 12 and younger are invited to come paint or carve a pumpkin from 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Randall Park shelter. Solon Parks and Recreation will supply the pumpkins for the kids. Each child will get to pick out his or her own pumpkin and must be accompanied by an adult. Paint pens and markers will be provided, however each child/parent is required to bring their own carving materials. The fee is $5 per child.

Registration open for girls’ basketball program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 6:30pm

Registration is now open for girls basketball (3rd-6th grade) program. Each player will learn the fundamentals of basketball, proper sportsmanship, teamwork and most importantly have fun. Games will be played on Saturday mornings, beginning the second Saturday in November. The season will run the beginning of November to mid-December. For registration information, view www.solon-iowa.com and click on the parks and recreation tab. Parents are encouraged to register online.