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Due to inclement weather, New Prague Area Schools will be releasing High School Students at 12:35 p.m. and Middle School Students at 12:45 p.m. today, Monday, March 15, 2021.
There will be no afternoon preschool and no evening activities.
Kids Company and WRAP will be closing early.
Fitness &...
A snowstorm the morning of Monday, March 15, reminded people it’s still winter. A sidewalk sweeper clears away snow in front of New Prague High School near the intersection of 12th Street NE and Columbus Avenue. While the New Prague area has had spring like weather over the last few days with...
Webelos Den Leader Brian Vaughn (right) shakes the hand of new Boy Scout Kason Adamek following a Blue and Gold Banquet March 7.
(Lisa Ingebrand Photo)
Four area Cub Scouts “crossed over” to Boy Scouts during a special Blue and Gold Banquet at the New Prague Park Ballroom, Sunday afternoon, March 7.
The new Boy Scouts are: Cooper Christenson, son of Derek and Krista Christenson, Daniel Vaughn, son of Brian and Angie Vaughn, Honu Fierst, son of...
Scott County is now take applications for its Fifth annual Fast-Track Business Challenge. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2021. Applications may be submitted through the website www.scottcountyfasttrack.com.
The Fast-Track Business Challenge is for first-stage businesses and businesses...
The New Prague Knights of Columbus held their first all take out fish fry on Friday, March 5, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Knights of Columbus served 385 meals. There was such a high demand that people sometimes had to wait for their meals. While all the meals were take out, 80 people decided to have them at the KC Hall.
(Patrick Fisher Photo)
The New Prague Knights of Columbus had a busy night on Friday, March 5, as they served up 385 meals at their annual fish fry.
While all the meals were take out, there was...
To read more on this story, pick up the March 11, 2021 print edition of The New Prague Times.
The 2021 Kolacky Days button design has been announced!
A regal design submitted by Sarah Dolejs of Apple Valley claimed the most votes and will be featured on this year’s Kolacky Days button.
The Montgomery Area Community Club (MACC) made the announcement during a drive-by Annual Membership...
The city’s water tower will be reconditioned in 2022.
(Wade Young Photo)
The Public Works Advisory Board is planning to recondition the city’s water tower next year in a process that will take approximately five months.
The board heard the details during its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 4. Shane Oksanen, Public Utilities Supervisor, and Chris Cavett of SEH, said...
A free Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at The Village in Waterville on Saturday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Donations to the local food shelf will be collected.
There will be a few games for kids, and the Easter Bunny will be attending!
Anyone who has small animals—chicks, bunnies, goat kids,...
Volunteers use donated material and stuffed animals to make “comfort kits,” which are donated to area law enforcement officers who will share them with kids in times of crisis. Each bundle includes a colorful quilt, a small pillow, and a stuffed animal. Pictured (left to right): Gloria Wesley, Mary Gilsdorf, Deanna Kanne, MaryLee Androli, Darlene Carlson, and Joan Markytan.
(Lisa Ingebrand Photo)
They don’t work silently.
There’s lots of chatter and laughter.
But, their hands remain busy—tying quilts, stuffing pillows, and sewing “comfort kits.”
Each kit includes a soft quilt, a small pillow, and a stuffed animal and will be given to members of law enforcement who will give the kits...
The M4 High Speed Tractor restored by Murray and Brad Carlson of Janesville was recently sold to a military collector in Pennsylvania. The WWII-era machine was hauled away on February 3.
(Photos courtesy of Brad Carlso)
Locally restored WWII high-speed artillery tractor rolls on
A piece of military history extensively restored by a local family has a new home on the east coast.
Janesville residents Murray Carlson and his son, Brad Carlson, spent a decade working on a M4 High Speed Tractor, a unique World War II...
