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NL council to consider tax rebate requests

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:23pm
Public hearing to amend urban renewal plan Dec. 22

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty may soon have its own bowling center– along with an arcade, laser tag arena, billiards room and sports bar, all under one roof.
At its Nov. 24 meeting, the North Liberty City Council heard a proposal from John Burchert to build a family entertainment center that would include all those amenities in a 37,000 square–foot building, located off Penn Street on Madison Avenue.


County to hold Jan. 19 special election to fill supervisor vacancy

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:22pm

JOHNSON COUNTY– There will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Terrence Neuzil resigned his position to take a job in Kalamazoo County, Mich., effective Dec. 20, leaving an unfulfilled term that expires Dec. 31, 2016. According to Iowa law, the decision to either appoint someone or hold a special election to fill the reminder of Neuzil’s term falls to a committee of three.


Lakeview fourth graders visiting Old Gold Diner Wednesday, Dec. 16

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:20pm

SOLON– Old Gold Dining is hosting a fourth grade class on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
There are usually 22 students that come, and organizers would like to have at least one senior citizen for each student. Non-seniors are also welcome with a reservation and a payment of $3.25 (same as seniors) for the meal. Please try to attend this fun occasion and visit with these young Solon school students. Call 624-2251 before noon the day before to make your reservations. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m., so plan to arrive by 11:15 a.m. The class that is scheduled to come this month is section 4F (Mrs. Bogard).

Free Christmas meal at Our Lord’s Church Friday, Dec. 25

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:19pm

SOLON– Our Lord’s Church will serve a free Christmas meal Friday, Dec. 25. All are welcome. Reservations are not required, but would be helpful. The meal will be served at noon at the church, located at 131 N. Market St. Rides and deliveries are also available. Call Duane or Anna at 319-841-2243, a local call from Solon, with questions or for a reservation.

Solon wrestlers take first at Montezuma tournament

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:17pm

MONTEZUMA– Solon varsity wrestlers took first place in five weight classes to win the Montezuma Invitational Dec. 5.
Aidan Dall (106 pounds), Christian Haight (113), Ben Carr (126), Trevor Nelson (160) and Kendrick Harris (182) were champions for the Spartans, with all but Nelson winning by fall in their first place matches.
“We had a great team effort placing 13 out of 14 weight classes,” said Solon Head Coach Blake Williams. “Twelve of those placed in the top four.”


Spartans fall to Raiders in home dual

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:15pm

SOLON– Solon’s varsity wrestlers fell just short of knocking off the Williamsburg Raiders in dual action Dec. 3.
Williamsburg defeated Solon, 40-30, at the Solon High School gym.
“I thought the guys wrestled hard against a very good team,” said Head Coach Blake Williams. “We split the matches, but gave up way too many bonus points. That was the difference in the meet.”
Zack Bevans (132 pounds), Cole Fritz (145), Graeson Dall (152), Trevor Nelson (160), Dillon Diltz (170) Tyler Linderbaum (285) and Ben Carr (126) all won for Solon, with Bevans, Nelson and Carr taking matches by fall.


South Tama and Marion put Lady Spartans in the loss column

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:13pm

TAMA– The Lady Spartans traveled to Tama on Tuesday, Dec. 1, for the second game of their first season under Coach Lisa Bishop. The Lady Spartans battled from behind all night as the South Tama Trojans served them their first loss under Bishop’s guidance, 59-44.
The score was not reflective of the Lady Spartans’ performance.


Solon moves to 2-0

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:11pm

SOLON– The Spartans are rebounding the ball and hitting their free throws.
The Solon varsity boys basketball team moved to 2-0 on the season with a road win over Marion Friday, Dec. 4.
The Spartans bounced back from a 18-7 deficit in the first quarter to win 59-52 at Marion.
Solon out-rebounded the Indians 29-16 (including 12 offensive boards) and connected on 28-38 free throw attempts (74 percent).
“I am super proud of how my guys responded to our first half offensive struggles,” said Head Coach Jason Pershing. “We defended very well.”


City tightens TIF belt

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:07pm
Pending budget impacts cause caution for council

By Doug Lindner
Solon Economist
SOLON– The city could handle $25,000 all at once, but it couldn’t handle $131,388 over five years.
The Solon City Council took no action on a request by the Solon Retirement Village to extend a five-year Tax Increment Finance (TIF) agreement for its assisted living facility, but it allowed Red Vespa Pizzeria to trade its 10-year tax abatement plan for a one-year kickback.


Neuzil’s replacement to be selected in Jan. 19 special election

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 7:03pm
Opponents worried about voter fatigue

JOHNSON COUNTY– There will be a special election to fill a vacancy on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisor Terrence Neuzil resigned his position to take a job in Kalamazoo County, Mich., effective Dec. 20, leaving an unfulfilled term that expires Dec. 31, 2016. According to Iowa law, the decision to either appoint someone or hold a special election to fill the reminder of Neuzil’s term falls to a committee of three.