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Community

Football food

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:30pm
Solon United Methodist Church celebrates six decades of serving up

SOLON– For many Solonites, the University of Iowa’s football season is kicked off by a local tradition that predates tailgating in campus parking lots.
For over 60 years, the Solon United Methodist Church (SUMC) has been holding “Football Dinners” on every home Saturday of the Hawkeyes’ regular season calendar.


Bridge Bank hosts “High-Five Your Cop” Aug. 27

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:31pm

SOLON– Bridge Community Bank invites the public to show support for local law enforcement officers on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Mechanicsville, Mount Vernon and Solon bank locations. The “High-Five Your Cop” event will be held in the parking lot of each bank. If it rains, the event will take place in the lobby. Local law enforcement officers from Cedar and Johnson counties, Lisbon, Mechanicsville, Mount Vernon and the Iowa State Patrol will be special guests at these meet and greet events.


Council wants park back

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:32pm
City decides to dip into park fund for flash flood repairs

SOLON– After a spring flood in 2013, Randall Park sat idle and unused for most of the year as the city worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to determine the park’s fate.
Record water levels engulfed the park again Aug. 11-12, but this time the city isn’t waiting to take action.
At a regular council meeting Aug. 17, council members voted to utilize a park fund to rehabilitate the park as soon as possible.


Iowa Master Naturalist Program at Macbride Recreation Area beginning Sept. 12

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:33pm

SOLON– Iowa has recently been added to a list of more than 25 states with a Master Naturalist program. In the Iowa Master Naturalists (IMN) program, local experts provide adult students with 40 hours of education about Iowa’s environment and natural history for a $250 materials fee. In return, IMN students pledge to complete least 40 hours of volunteer work for environmental education, stewardship or citizen science projects.


Ely Fall Fest Sept. 16-18

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:34pm

ELY– The ninth annual Ely Fall Fest returns Sept. 16-18. The weekend festival begins Friday night with a Moonlight 5K and 1-mile run at 7:45 p.m., followed with a community celebration. Saturday is an all-day festival featuring over 20 activities and events, including kids’ inflatables and games, an adult co-ed softball tournament, a cornhole tournament, pet parade, youth punt/pass/kick competition, magic show, wiener dog race and live music throughout the day. The day is capped with a fireworks display at dusk. Sunday is devoted to the Classic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Robotics Club open houses Aug. 29 and Sept. 3 at middle school

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:34pm

SOLON– The Solon Robotics Club will be hosting two open house meetings for middle and high school students Monday, Aug. 29, from 3-6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept 3, from 8:30-11 a.m. at the robotics room behind the middle school auditorium. Contact coach Bill Mattaliano at solonrobotics367@gmail for more information.

Facilities Usage Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 7 at SMS

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:35pm

SOLON– The Facilities Usage Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. in room 403 at the middle school to discuss upcoming facilities needs through December. Please make sure your team or group has a representative present and bring your schedule. You may call Jody McSweeney with any questions at 319-624-3401, ext. 1300.

Ely News

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:43pm
Lenna See

Robert and Eileen Jacobson spent the week of Aug. 4 through Aug. 11 vacationing in Pelican Rapids, Minn. While there, they helped celebrate the 90th birthday of Robert’s Aunt Lillian Rankin. Another aunt, Mildred Martinson, turned 94. The Jacobson’s son and family, Tony, Kris, Matthew, and Bryce Jacobson of Naperville, Illinois, also attended the birthday celebration.


Salute to Summer

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:56pm
Firefighters, kids cool down at annual fundraiser

North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– An ominous morning turned into a beautiful day for the North Liberty Fire Department’s annual Salute to Summer fundraiser last Saturday, Aug. 20, at Bobber’s Grill and Scales Pointe Campground.
Around 600 attended the event, said fire Capt. Chris Kochanny, which is fewer than normal. Still, he said it was one of the better events since the weather was cooler.
“In years past we’ve had issues with people getting too hot, especially kids in bouncy houses,” he said.
The only downside, he noted, was the wind.


NL man accused of assault shot in leg by homeowner

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:57pm

OXFORD– A North Liberty man accused of a rural Oxford home invasion was shot by the homeowner, according to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
Aaron Douglas Kahler, 39, 645 Andy Ct., North Liberty faces charges of assault while participating in a felony, burglary second degree, domestic assault third and subsequent offense and violation of a no-contact order. after an incident Aug. 16.


Baby Fair at North Liberty library Aug. 28

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:57pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Do you have a new baby, expecting, or just thinking about adding to your family? Join others for the 2nd Annual Baby Fair sponsored by Mercy Hospital Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Library.
Talk with obstetricians, pediatricians, doulas and midwives along with over 40 vendors including local non-profits and businesses about all things baby at this free event.


Back on the campaign trail

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 6:58pm

IOWA CITY– She wasn’t there for herself, but Amy Nielsen, North Liberty mayor and Iowa House District 77 hopeful, is nonetheless back on the campaign trail following a short hiatus after winning the Democratic nomination in June.
“We were kind of in first gear,” she said at a speaking event for Hillary Clinton last week. “Now we’ve gone straight to third.”