Fri, 01/03/2025 - 11:28am

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The Ptarmigans’ Alex Smisek (white jersey) tried to tackle Polars’ running back Gaige Giles (black jersey) as he tried to rumble his way into the end zone during the second half of the Sno-Bowl Saturday in Memorial Park. Smisek and company won the annual game, 12-8. (John Mueller photo)

Tue, 12/31/2024 - 2:54pm

Inspired Ptarmigans rally, beat Polars in annual Sno-Bowl game

On an unseasonably warm day Saturday, Dec. 28, with temperatures in the 40s, New Prague High School alums returned to the gridiron for the 65th anniversary of the Sno-Bowl, a spirited friendly tackle...

The Polars and Ptarmigans will renew acquaintances Saturday, Dec. 28, noon, within the friendly confines of Memorial Park. Players on both teams have guaranteed victory in this annual rivalry.

Tue, 12/24/2024 - 1:51pm

Polars, Ptarmigans will battle for supremacy, bragging rights Saturday

The Polars and Ptarmigans will meet for the 65th time Dec. 28, noon, at Memorial Park. All New Prague Alumni are on a team. There will be a pregame meeting at Fishtale Grill starting at 9am and an...

Fri, 12/06/2024 - 8:54pm

A Frosty greeting at the Holiday Parade of Lights

Frosty the snowman waves to the crowd at New Prague’s 28th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights on Main Street Friday night, Dec. 6. Frosty was one of several characters who greeted people as the parade...

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James "Jim" F. Miller, 81

New Prague Times

James "Jim" F. Miller, 81, of New Prague, went home to Jesus on January 6, 2025. As Jim is welcomed into heaven, his loved ones will be reminded of how sweetly they were welcomed into his home with a giant smile, a warm hug that said I love you and his famous greeting “Welcome to Cedar Lake”. Jim...

Helen M. Wolf, 101

New Prague Times

Helen M. Wolf, age 101, of New Prague, died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Mala Strana Health and Rehabilitation Center. Helen was born in New Prague on March 27, 1923, to Wencel and Rose A. (Bisek) Lexa. She graduated from New Prague High School and...

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New Prague Times

Dorothy Ann (Denzer) Moravec, 75

New Prague Times

Dorothy Ann Moravec (Denzer), age 75, of Veseli, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1949, to Wallace and Margaret (Ehrich) Denzer of Le Center. Throughout her life, Dorothy held various jobs, but what she enjoyed most was gardening. She loved planting...

Barbara Jongeling, 70

New Prague Times

Barbara Jongeling, 70, of Spencer, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Ruthven Community Care Center in Ruthven, Iowa. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Jongeling of Spencer, Iowa; a brother, Harold "Charlie" Lind of Phoenix; and a sister, Nancy (Bob) Drum of Ruthven, Iowa....

Robert Pearson, 64

New Prague Times

Robert Pearson, age 64, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Kolden Funeral Home in Belle Plaine, concluding with an 11 a.m. prayer service. A reception will follow...

Raymond Clem Pieper, 75

New Prague Times

Raymond Clem Pieper, age 75, of New Prague, entered eternal life at his home surrounded by his wife and ten children on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after a 5-week battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Ray was born on June 19, 1949, to Julian and Geraldine (Pauly) Pieper. He was the oldest of eleven...

David Clarke Martin

New Prague Times

David Clarke Martin of New Prague, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital St. Mary’s Rochester. David was born on March 25, 1944, in Minneapolis, to Harlan and June Lucille (Berg) Martin. He grew up in Excelsior and graduated from Minnetonka High School...

Gladys Christine Soulek Nickolay, 93

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

Gladys Christine Soulek Nickolay, age 93, of New Prague, died on Tuesday, December 31, 20204, at Traditions of Montgomery. Gladys was born on May 3, 1931, in Montgomery, to Vendelin and Emma (Zoubek) Soulek. She was one of seven children and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1948. She...