The Hops for Hope ALS fundraiser in New Prague had beautiful fall weather for its fifth annual happening on Saturday, Sept. 10. Held at Giesenbrau Bier Co. there was music, food, beverages and a silent auction. Those who organize it remember those who died due to the disease ALS and offer support for those who continue to deal with it.
The last two years have provided some challenges, but this Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, New Prague’s 38th annual Dozinky harvest festival and the 29th annual Car Cruise will be back on Main Street with lots of food and fun for families and friends.
New Prague’s 29th annual Car Cruise had a beautiful evening with a mist of rain clearing up in time for the parade of vintage vehicles making their way east on Main Street.
Crowds also came out to see the collection of classic cars that began at the New Prague High School and made their way through the countryside back into New Prague to line up for people to get a better look.
After the parade of vehicles, people enjoyed food from a variety of food trucks and booths. The night continued with music from Jake Nelson and band from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
Heidelberg Community Day had beautiful fall weather on Sunday, Sept. 11, which is why it likely had its largest crowd for the annual celebration. Held in Heidelberg Park the annual celebration in the city six miles southwest of New Prague offered something for everyone. There were inflatable play areas for children, a large assortment of vendors for the whole family and food. There was also a Car Show for car enthusiasts. All proceeds from Heidelberg Community Day go to maintain Heidelberg Park, which is maintained by the Heidelberg Athletic Association.
John Barten, left, drives as his brother Joe Barten, with son Vincent in tow, checks the corn stalks as they go through a 1920 corn binder on Monday, Sept. 12. They were preparing corn stalks that will be used as decorations for New Prague’s Czech harvest festival, Dozinky this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16, and 17.
Also helping on Monday was their mom Fran Barten and brother-in-law Tyler Yearby.
For more on what will be happening at Dozinky check the Thursday, Sept. 15, issue of The New Prague Times. (Patrick Fisher Photo)
According to a press release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office:
On September 10, 2022, at 12:49 a.m., Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on 240th Street East, just west of Cedar Lake Drive in Cedar Lake Township.
Upon arrival, deputies observed a pickup truck fully engulfed in flames and an adult female near the vehicle with injuries consistent with a motor vehicle crash.
A crowd was gathering at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10, for the Fifth annual Hops for Hope ALS fundraiser. There was a silent auction at the local brewery, which was also being held online. A DJ was providing music all day for the fundraiser, which was being held until 8 p.m. Food trucks were also present providing snacks and meals.
A crowd was gathering at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 10, for the Fifth annual Hops for Hope ALS fundraiser. There was a silent auction at the local brewery, which was also being held online. A DJ was providing music all day for the fundraiser, which was being held until 8 p.m. Food trucks were also present providing snacks and meals.
New Prague’s Main Street will be closed beginning on Monday, Sept. 12, for warranty repairs to the street from Highway 21 to Seventh Avenue SE. According to a memorandum from Public Works Director Matt Rynda to the New Prague City Council six concrete panels along Main Street, west of the railroad, cracked in 2021. The damaged concrete panels are also over storm sewers constructed early in the project and is under warranty.
A suspect has been charged in the December 21, 2021 robbery at New Market Bank in Elko New Market. On December 21 a robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money after presenting a note to the teller. No arrests were initially made. Recently Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar and his office drew up a Formal Complaint against Eric Raymond Martin, 58, of Dakota County, after he was arrested for alleged similar thefts.
The 49th Annual Pioneer Power Show held its daily parade at 12:30 p.m. of tractors on Friday, Aug. 26, with a wide assortment of tractors, including steam powered ones. The Pioneer Power Show started August 26 and will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28. The Le Sueur County Pioneer Power Association holds the annual show which has tractors and farm equipment. This year the show also features vintage and antique snowmobiles from the 1950s through the 1980s. There is also music, food, a tractor pull for the large vehicles and a smaller one for kids on Saturday.
Julie Bisek, center, has been named this year’s Parade of Farm Pride Grand Marshal during Dozinky, New Prague’s Czech Harvest Festival. With her are Chamber Administrative Assistant Xilonen Walton, left, and Chamber Executive Director Brooke Sticha. Bisek will preside over the parade on Saturday, Sept. 17. Bisek was nominated in that she is a lifelong resident of New Prague, is a huge cheerleader for the New Prague community and its residents, and volunteers to help at and attends many local events and activities in the area.