Old Denmark High School, Current ECC Building Has Long History
By: Alex Sekora In the early days of Denmark, schooling occurred in one room schools located throughout the countryside. As the population of the area increased, the need for larger sc…
Newsies Premieres at DHS
The stage is set, the cast is ready and the orchestra is fine tuned. All the necessary elements have come together and are prepared for what is sure to be a sensational performance. De…
Through the eyes of your grandson
By: Chris Nelson "Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.” — Richard Garnett No one is really ever ready to lose a Grandparent. It’s always in the back of y…
Denmark School District Referendum:
Last Wednesday, the School District of Denmark hosted the second of two informational meetings regarding the proposed referendum on next month's ballot. This meeting was open to the …
Kriwanek Bros. Store a Staple of Downtown Denmark for Decades
By: Alex Sekora In 1906, Anton Kriwanek moved to Denmark from Cooperstown with his sons Frank and Charles. They had previously had a business in Cooperstown, and they had lived on a fa…
Pickleball For All
Last Saturday morning, the community building organization, 1Denmark, held two pickleball learning sessions in the Early Childhood Center Gym. The event was completely free and open to…
Junque In The Trunk Hosts Fall Open-House
A brisk fall day sets the perfect backdrop for a different sort of craft show. Last Saturday morning, the streets of downtown Denmark bustled with cars and people. Pedestrians packed t…
Referendum 2022 - What is Next for the ECC?
The referendum facing voters this November mainly deals with consolidating all Denmark School District students to one central campus by adding facilities to the existing elementary sc…
Bank First Hosts Community Appreciation Tailgate
On Friday, October 14, 2022, the Bank First branch in Denmark hosted their first annual Community Appreciation Open House in their parking lot in Denmark. The event was a "tailgate par…
Denmark once home to successful dairy company
By: Alex Sekora Since the early days of the Denmark area, dairy has been a major industry. Cheese factories were numerous throughout the countryside, and many dairy farms sprung up thr…
Denmark needs more housing and rental properties
By: Chris Nelson The last 20-25 years have brought population growth to our Wisconsin village. In the 1980s the Denmark census showed just under 1500 residents. Today, we are right aro…
The science behind fall colors
By: Chris Nelson Planet Earth is never boring. There’s a unique beauty to every part of the world. The changing seasons are particularly powerful for those of us in the Midwest. Our cu…
District to Host Two Informational Meetings
This week, the Denmark School District announced that they will be holding two informational meetings regarding November's referendum. The meetings are intended to inform the public ab…
2022 Referendum Spotlight
With the upcoming Denmark School District Referendum being such an important and impactful issue in the Denmark community, The Denmark News thought it would be prudent for us to provid…
Denmark Knights of Columbus Present Check
On Tuesday, October 4 2022, during their monthly meeting, The Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council presented a check for $69,066.00 to the recipient of this year's KC Golf…
Denmark Music Department Presents: Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns!
The house was rocking Thursday night at the Denmark Performing Arts Center in the high school as the Denmark Music Department hosted Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns for a special fu…