The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) and the State Hygienic Lab (SHL) are adjusting the state’s approach to provide Iowans convenient access to free COVID-19 testing statewide.
Riders of all ages are invited to take part in the Solon Centennial Lions Bicycle Parade being held Saturday at the Solon Recreation and Natur…
A major project years in the making is expected to be ready by the end of the year.
Seeking input from residents on how to use more than $29 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money, representatives of Johnson County h…
From Wednesday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Nov. 5, Johnson County Community IDs will be available by appointment only at the Johnson County Audit…
GRINNELL– After a tense start in the opening quarter and a 10-0 lead by the Tigers, the Solon Spartan varsity football team calmed down and obtained its first goal of the season, putting the finishing touches on the Class 3A District 5 title, 35-17, at Grinnell Community Senior High School, …
It’s deep into October. In the cross country world, it’s the postseason countdown. Summer workouts, fall practice and a dozen meets are in the…
Purdue 24 Iowa 7Last weeks flashback was one of my favorite Hawkeye games.
Solon’s cross country teams steer into the end of their season after a strong showing in the crowded North Linn Invitational, Oct. 9 near Coggon.
Elections for Mount Vernon City Council, the mayor and Mount Vernon School Board are fast approaching. Given all that is happening in our worl…
Solon is growing by leaps and bounds and the community recently welcomed another business to the area. Zoetic Coffee is owned Lisa Bishop, who opened the transformative coffee shop at 417 Haganman Lane in Spartan Square. She says opening the unique coffee shop has been a 20-year dream in the…
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…
SOLON- As the Solon community continues to grow, athletic programs continue to find success, bicycle and hiking trails are constructed, and th…
Virtual Trivia Night: Oct. 28 @ 7 p.m.
We’re hosting a contest for the best decorated pumpkin, just in time for Halloween. Decorate (don’t carve!) a pumpkin no larger than 8 inches …
Thursday. Oct. 14 — Kalona Bontrager/StrgTown/CommStore/Bakery
The letter to the editor from Twila Morlan, saying how much, and for how long, she has been enjoying this column really gave me a boost in the ego. And it started me thinking just how long I’ve been writing for this paper. That led to fond memories of all the people I’ve met or had calls or …
Lynn W. Sutliff, Oro Valley, Ariz., passed away Sept. 1, 2021, with his family by his side.
