Every July, something wonderful happens in Solon, Iowa. Main Street closes, the carnival rides go up, the smell of grilled beef drifts across town, and neighbors who haven’t seen each other since last summer pick up conversations right where they left off. Solon Beef Days returns July 17 and 18, 2026, and if you’ve never […]
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There is a particular kind of magic that settles over Solon, Iowa when summer arrives. The days stretch long and warm, the splash pad fills with kids who couldn’t care less about anything except staying cool, and the whole town seems to exhale together. If you’ve lived here long enough, you know exactly what we
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The Unique Magic of a Solon Christmas There is a specific kind of quiet that falls over Eastern Iowa in December. It is not just the silence of snow blanketing the cornfields outside of town or the stillness of Lake Macbride under a layer of ice. It is a feeling of pausing. After a busy
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In the heart of Iowa, the Solon Area Community Foundation (SACF) stands as a beacon of community spirit and forward-thinking. Since 1981, this nonprofit has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Solon through various community projects and scholarships. Let’s delve into how SACF is making a real difference in our community. Mission
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Exploring Donor-Advised Funds and Values-Aligned Philanthropy in Community Foundations At the heart of the Solon Area Community Foundation’s mission, donor-advised funds and values-aligned philanthropy stand out as instrumental tools. A donor-advised fund is a giving account established at a tax-exempt charitable organization that provides support to numerous causes. Donors can recommend grants from these funds
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Brisk and Barren Beauty January descends suddenly on the Midwest landscape, blanketing the rolling fields in glimmering white as far as the eye can see. Icicle laden barns in rural areas now sit solitary amid the still, silent beauty left behind in winter’s wake. With bitter winds and drifting snow come empty roads that cut
NORTH SHORE TRAIL 1989 – Investment: $24,0002018 – Investment: $4,000 An ongoing project of the Solon Area Community Foundation has been the North Shore Trail between Solon and Lake Macbride State Park. The trail is a 5-mile trek from Solon to the entrance of the park and is open to hikers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers and