Mr. President Goes to Wilber: Kolaches Baked, Polka Played as Czech Leader Visits ‘Czech Capital of US’

Mr. President goes to Wilber: Kolaches baked, polka played as Czech leader visits ‘Czech Capital of US’

President Petr Pavel’s visit to Wilber was a historic first for the town. Dressed in their Czech best, they gave him the grand tour.

Not just another stop in America

Petr Pavel, the president of Czechia, ended his trip of America in Nebraska last week in Wilber, the “Czech Capital of the United States.”  The city of Wilber made sure to make the president feel welcomed after a public discussion was held on Thursday morning at the Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus.   This event rounded off a week-long trip around the United States for Pavel. Around northeast Nebraska, Pavel was …