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This July 21st and 22nd Solon Beef Days will celebrate 50 years of fun, food, and community. Don’t miss this great tradition in downtown Solon, Iowa. Don’t miss your Ribeye Steak Dinner served up by the Johnson County Cattlemen’s Association! Lots of fun for the little ones with carnival rides and crafts. The straw bale

The smoke from those Canadian wild fires has settled over the Midwest and is very noticeable. The AQI (air quality index) for Solon is 243 which is classified as Very Unhealthy. Please limit your time outdoors as much as possible, especially if you are someone with breathing problems or otherwise compromised. Don’t forget about your

Celebrate Father’s Day this weekend by honoring and appreciating the important fathers in our lives. They play a significant role in shaping us and deserve our gratitude. Spend quality time, express appreciation, and make lasting memories. Remember to recognize all father figures and be sensitive to those who may find this day challenging. Happy Father’s

Thanks to Paula Sears we now have photos of the SACF Board of Directors on the home page of our website. Cami RasmussenGreg MorrisKevin ShimaPaula SearsRon PuettemannLarry MeisterShelley KuennenDon Ellis Thank you to all of our past and current board members for your service.

Visitors to the Solon Splash Pad will enjoy some new benches with umbrellas and new shade area this summer.  The Solon Area Community Foundation contributed $12,000 toward these much appreciated improvements!  A shout out to the Solon Boy Scouts for working with the City of Solon to install the new shade structure

The Solon Area Community Foundation was recognized by the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post #460 on May 13th during this year’s annual street dance titled “Salute the Troops”.  The Solon Area Community Foundation is a long time supporter of the Solon American Legion and recently provided funding for handicap accessible restroom improvements.  SACF Secretary Linda Linderbaum

We are excited to announce the recipients of the SACF Scholarships for 2023. Please join us in congratulating the following students. Congratulations to all Solon High School Graduates of 2023!