Solon

Maintenance of Macbride Nature Recreation Area will cost UI $14.8 million, according to report
For the past 60-plus years, the University of Iowa has leased the Macbride Nature Recreation Area – a 485-acre natural area part of the historic “Big Grove” in Johnson County featuring native woodlands, a wetland ecosystem and prairie – from…
Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option
City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…
Five Corridor businesses win Prometheus Awards honors
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) crowned five winners with ties to the Corridor for…

Corridor businesses, leaders named Prometheus Awards finalists
Businesses and influential figures throughout the Corridor are finalists for the 2022 Prometheus Awards, presented…

Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm
The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) has acquired an 83-acre property known as Two Horse…

Solon home boasts big-city living in small-town Iowa
The Brandt family’s Solon home evokes the essence of big-city living in small-town Iowa. With…

Red Vespa closes in Solon
Red Vespa, the first pizzeria in Iowa to be certified by the True Neapolitan Pizza…

Corridor businesses awarded assistance for summer internship programs
Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded 35 projects with $2.26 million in state grants to launch youth…

Leaders discuss Corridor’s development, challenges at CBJ symposium
The 2022 CBJ Real Estate Symposium held March 24 brought industry leaders together to review…

ICAD quarterly investor council meeting previews development projects
City officials from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Solon met Feb. 17 to…

City of Solon rides wave of restaurants
Stroll down Main Street in downtown Solon today, and you’ll see a bakery, a coffee…
Solon sending resolution to county supervisors on proposed housing development
The Solon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to send a resolution to the Johnson…

Born with Entrepreneurial Spirit
After a successful career in the biotech pharmaceutical industry, Mark Pattison decided to use his…
Proposed development near Solon gets initial rezoning approval from Johnson County supervisors
A rezoning request for a residential development west of Solon received initial approval from the…

Big Grove Brewery to open DM brewery in 2022
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open its newest brewery and taproom location in…
Cedar Ridge becomes Iowa’s best-selling bourbon
Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon is the state’s top-selling 750 ml. bourbon, according to the…
