Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:46pm

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce’s Ladies Night Out, Thursday, May 8, was a colorful evening. Shoppers dressed in floral patterns, following the evening’s theme of Petals & Purchases. Among...

New Prague’s Kaiden Bell made solid contact in an at-bat against South Suburban April 29. Bell and his teammates will open state tournament play May 16 at Chanhassen High School. (John Mueller photo)

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:44pm

Trojans pound their way back to indoor softball state tournament

With a pair of solid wins capping an undefeated regular season, New Prague’s indoor softball team has returned to the state tournament May 16-17 at Chanhassen High School. The bracket for the...

One of Kim Hoppert’s favorite places to be is in a classroom helping her students learn. The fourth-grade teacher at Eagle View Elementary School was recently honored for her commitment to teaching students. (John Mueller photo)

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:33pm

Kim Hoppert, teacher at Eagle View honored

Although she grew up in New Prague, Eagle View Elementary School in Elko New Market has a special place in Kim Hoppert’s heart. It’s where her mom worked and today she is a fourth-grade teacher. It’s...

Fran Barten and the Will family pause for a photo during the annual Roman Barten Memorial Breakfast, Sunday, May 4, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in New Prague. From left, back row, are Fran Barten, mom Amanda, dad Eric, Keaton; (front row, from left) Colton and Sofie. Fran Barten estimated 850 people attended the breakfast. Funds raised will help Colton, who was diagnosed with mixed phenotype lineage leukemia. (Patrick Fisher photo)

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 3:29pm

Barten Breakfast was a show of ‘support and love’

Like others that have been honored at the Roman Barten Memorial Breakfast, the Will family of rural New Prague found the experience almost indescribable. This year’s annual breakfast was held Sunday...

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New Prague Times

Boys soccer gets 4th win

New Prague Times

New Prague midfielder Henry Newton tries to get between a pair of Jordan defenders during the Trojans’ 3-0 win over the Hubmen Tuesday, Sept. 11. The team has seen its fortunes improve this season. Midway through the schedule, the team has a 4-4 record and has already matched the school record for...

Public Notices - The New Prague Times 9-13-18

New Prague Times

Margaret “Peg” Olsem, 55

New Prague Times

Margaret “Peg” Olsem, age 55 of Westbrook, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 15 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Westbrook. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday AT THE CHURCH....

Paul "Lumpy" Lambrecht, 53

New Prague Times

Paul "Lumpy" Lambrecht, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 8, 2018 at the age of 53. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM and again on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 9:00 - 10:15 AM. Both will be held at Ballard-...

Lindsey Marie Durdahl, 30

New Prague Times

Lindsey Marie Durdahl, age 30.Lindsey passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 25, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her grandfathers John Oniskin and Charles Durdahl; aunt Cathy Nash; uncle Danny Smith. Survived by her father Bill Durdahl (...

A panoramic photo captures only part of the growing event that is known as the Heidelberg Community Day, which was held on Sunday. (Wade Young Photo)

Heidelberg Community Day’s popularity grows

New Prague Times, Montgomery Messenger

The popularity of a car show, craft booths, good food and weather with a good cause led to another successful Community Day at Heidelberg on Sunday. Sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s helped bring hundreds of people to Heidelberg event that featured a car show, music, games, inflatables...

Shirley A. Scherz, 82

New Prague Times

Shirley A. Scherz, age 82, of New Prague, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center in New Prague. Shirley was born on January 6, 1936 in the Hiller farmhouse near Weaver Lake to Donald W. and Lillian M. (Rice) Hiller. She...

Matthew “Mike” J. Tikalsky, 87

New Prague Times

Matthew “Mike” J. Tikalsky, age 87 of New Prague, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on September 7, 2018. Mike proudly served his country in the US Army and was a member of the Lonsdale American Legion. Mike owned and operated the Tikalsky Store in Lonsdale before his retirement. He...

Leslie Kyle Thill, 86

New Prague Times

Leslie Kyle Thill, age 86, of Jordan, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Oak Terrace Assisted Living after a strong, patient, stubborn and hard-fought battle with multiple health complications: heart damage from sepsis; chronic lymphocytic leukemia; and esophageal cancer. Born on...

Celebrating a milestone

New Prague Times

Emily Ardolf was having an early celebration of her 104th birthday, which is on Saturday, Sept. 8. A resident of Mala Strana Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Center in New Prague, she and her late husband Joseph raised five children on their farm before moving into town. She has 21...