The John J. Sokol Gingerbread House Extravaganza will bring the magic of the season to kids staying at the hospital, with an interactive holiday experience.
Articles Tagged: Solon
Iowa Water Quality Dec. 1, 2022 3:27 pm64d ago
A Coralville developer has agreed to pay a $3,000 penalty after a contractor pumped dirty water from the construction of Trail Ridge Estates, west of Solon, into a storm drain that goes into Mill Creek and later, Lake Macbride.
Restaurants Sep. 27, 2022 5:45 am130d ago
Sidekick Coffee & Books at 1310 1/2 Melrose Ave. in Iowa City started offering The Eat Shop’s cookies, cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, kolaches and more as its exclusive provider of baked goods starting Sept. 19.
Local Government Sep. 16, 2022 1:13 pm140d ago
“It could have easily been turned into another housing development off of Sugar Bottom Road,“ Brad Freidhof, county conservation program manager, said in an email. ”There is so much growth occurring, it is important to save this type of habitat and the cultural history associated with it.“
Local Government Jul. 31, 2022 6:00 am189d ago
Solon is among the state’s 10 fastest growing cities. The city is excited about the growth, but it’s also taking steps to retain the small-town feel that attracts people there in the first place.
Iowa Football Jul. 18, 2022 10:56 am200d ago
Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker won the 2022 Solon Beef Days Hay Bale Toss after being the only competitor to clear the 12-foot, 6-inch bar. Some Hawkeyes weren’t far behind, including Riley Moss.
Community May. 24, 2022 6:00 am256d ago
Designed to help children effectively cope with loss in a safe, accepting environment, camp activities focus on the grieving process, encouraging interaction with others who have experienced similar losses.
Restaurants Apr. 12, 2022 6:00 am298d ago
NewBo City Market, known for incubating small restaurants inside of its building, will continue to cultivate food vendors outside of its building as the weather warms up.
Restaurants Mar. 22, 2022 6:00 am319d ago
Up in Smoke has filled the vacancy left by Anvil Meat Market & Deli’s departure in 2021.
Restaurants Mar. 22, 2022 6:00 am319d ago
After several months of remodeling, Bluebird Cafe has opened another location, branching out to Solon.
Restaurants Mar. 8, 2022 6:00 am333d ago
The Eat Shop in Solon had a line going down the block Saturday as customers eagerly supported the fundraiser for Ukrainians fleeing or staying to fight the Russian invasion.
Restaurants Mar. 8, 2022 6:00 am333d ago
The new restaurant in northeast Cedar Rapids will offer a different take on Mexican food, with specialties from the owners’ native La Piedad and Guerrero regions of Mexico.
Feb. 12, 2022 4:51 pm356d ago
Cyclists brave single digit temperatures to race around Lake McBride.
Local Government Jan. 4, 2022 6:00 am397d ago
Solon residents approved an extension and expansion of the city’s local-option sales tax in November. The main reason voters were asked to consider the expansion was a new $4.2 million fire station.
Restaurants Dec. 28, 2021 9:16 am402d ago
See the most popular food stories of 2021 — a year that couldn’t stop dozens of new openings in the Corridor, despite myriad challenges.