Solon

A sign marks the entrance to Macbride Recreation Nature Area, located in the Solon area.

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…

2022 TAI Prometheus Awards

Corridor businesses, leaders named Prometheus Awards finalists

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

2022 TAI Prometheus Awards

Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm

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

A 1890's farmhouse with a 1992 addition completed using the 1890's architectural theme. on Two Horse Farm in Solon.

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…

Solon home

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…