The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Hayden Detra celebrates with the team after a home run against Grinnell at the SRNA complex on Thursday, June 18.
News
A swarm of jellyfish attacks Marlin (Jack Bogard) and Dory (Libbie Stahle) in Solon Middle School’s production of Finding Nemo Jr.
SMS presents Finding Nemo Jr.
School board refines, approves new special education delivery (SPED) plan
Utility rate increases finalized, Council opens City Center redevelopment process
Solon community remembers Scott Kleppe
City of Solon releases RFPs for downtown development projects
Sports
Solon Varsity 1- (From left) Alannah Mahoney, Kacey Craig, Allen Shima, Caden Stull and Ethan Ressler
State Shoot completes season for the Spartan Trapshooters
Solon holds their own against highly ranked foes in Roland Story tournament
Lady Spartans softball suffer WaMaC woes, split at Roland-Story tourney
Spartans and Wolves baseball split on neutral turf
Kingfisher lacrosse club continues to grow and place at the state level
Top Stories
Solon holds their own against highly ranked foes in Roland Story tournament
SMS presents Finding Nemo Jr.
Solon community remembers Scott Kleppe
Upcoming events
E-Edition
Solon Economist
Opinions
Opinions | Q&A: Update on E15
Opinion | Stray Thoughts
Opinion | Food for Thought
Opinion | Iowa Republicans failed to deliver on eminent domain
Community
Upcoming events
Community invited to celebrate Dr. Scott Eberly’s retirement
Solon Seniors
College News
Obituaries
Scott Kleppe

June 17, 2026

Deborah Krekel

June 10, 2026

Mildred Wagner

June 3, 2026

Nargi J. Steinbrech