The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
The community newspaper for Solon

Solon Economist
Luke Merrick celebrates with his teammates after hitting a home run in the second inning of an IHSAA 3A Substate 5 quarterfinals game between the Solon Spartans and the Keokuk Chiefs at Solon High School Baseball Field on Friday, July 10. The Spartans beat the Chiefs 7-0 to advance to the semifinals against Williamsburg Monday, July 13
News
Beef Days remembers Scott Kleppe
Beef Days remembers Scott Kleppe
West Branch PFI Field Day
Two men with guitars: Dean and Bob bring an evening of music to Main Street
SOLON PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Shirley and Steve Knight named 2026 Solon Beef Days Cornerstone Grand Marshals
Sports
Center fielder Dillon Ostrander catches Maquoketa’s ball in the fourth inning of a Class 4A Region 7 quarterfinal game between the Lady Spartans and the Maquoketa Cardinals at Solon Softball Complex Thursday, July 9, 2026. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals Saturday, July 11, at Clear Creek Amana.
Solon softball ends season with loss to CCA
Clippers sweep Spartans 7-4, 2-1
Lady Spartans get two upset wins, start playoffs tonight in Solon against Maquoketa
Spartans baseball split with Bobcats and Vikings, fall to Knights, and punish the Pointers on the diamonds
Solon splits 4 games in home tournament
Top Stories
Shirley and Steve Knight named 2026 Solon Beef Days Cornerstone Grand Marshals
Callie Levin named 2026 Solon Beef Days Celebrity Grand Marshal
McFarland reflects on a lifetime of service after being named Solon Senior of the Year
Farmers Market back, for now
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Opinions
Opinion | Hot summer nights without AC and TV
Letter to the Editor
Opinion | Stray Thoughts
Opinion | Food for Thought
Community
College News
Johnson named to Quincy University Spring 2026 Dean’s List
Annual Bone Dash Fun Run under new sponsorship
SOLON SENIORS
Obituaries
Daniel Ahrens

June 30, 2026

Scott Kleppe

June 17, 2026

Deborah Krekel

June 10, 2026

Mildred Wagner

June 3, 2026