The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved a $2 million investment of American Rescue Plan money on an innovative Excluded Workers Fund for “payments to workers who were ineligible for previous relief programs” such as unemployment insurance or stimulus checks.
CORALVILLE LAKE— From Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, Nov. 25, through New Years Eve, the West Overlook Campground, at the Coralville Lake, wi…
JOHNSON COUNTY — Iowa’s electoral maps underwent a significant overhaul as a bipartisan committee of legislators undertook the daunting task o…
“East of Middle West,” filmed in and around Solon, continues to make a splash, garnering multiple awards on the festival circuit.
Though the company handling its solid waste will have new owners, Solon is aiming for the same service.
Following an 11-1 season and a departure from the Class 3A State Football Playoff semifinals several Spartan varsity football players were recognized to the Class 3A, District 5 all-district team, announced Nov. 15.
Three members of the Solon volleyball team were recently honored by the coaches of the WaMaC Conference with inclusion on the East Division te…
The Lady Spartans varsity basketball team possesses a lot of returning talent and head coach Jamie Smith returns assistant coaches Mark Sovers…
This week’s flashback game was in 2014 when Iowa won at Illinois 30-14.
The Solon varsity football team boarded a motorcoach in the late morning, sent off with a hail of support by the loyal Spartan Nation lining t…
Bridge Community Bank CEO Bob Steen announced several promotions.
Solon is growing by leaps and bounds and the community recently welcomed another business to the area. Zoetic Coffee is owned Lisa Bishop, who…
The road back to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic figures to have some twists and turns. Even after the rollout of vaccines began in late …
Cheryl Maloney comes from a family of bakers and entrepreneurs, as a matter of fact, her great aunt Mary Ann Drahos owned and operated a popul…
SOLON– Bringing back a touch of nostalgia with contemporary amenities, The Brass Fountain, is sure to be a welcomed addition to Solon’s downto…
NORTH LIBERTY — The City of North Liberty recently updated snowmobile rules and routes ahead of the winter season. The update limits snowmobile use to the designated route, generally in the city right-of-way along Ranshaw Way (Highway 965) from northern city limits to Dubuque Street, Scales …
Virtual Trivia Night: Oct. 28 @ 7 p.m. We’re back with another virtual trivia night! Play from the comfort of your own home, live through Zoom…
Rose Marie Kasparek, 90, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Solon, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon, with Fr. Charles Fladung presiding. Burial was in Oakland Cemete…
