On Thursday, July 11, Memorial Park in the heart of Denmark was teeming with energy and excitement. That night, all were welcome to attend a special "Movie Night" on the park's upper ball diamond with nearly 250 people taking advantage of the opportunity. The Denmark News was live on the scene to learn more about this fun and free community event.

Last Monday, the Denmark Village Board held their monthly meeting in Village Hall. Following the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and the roll call showing all members in attendance, the board opened the floor to comments from pre-registered citizens. Municipal Court Judge Pamela J. Watzka used this time to update the board on the recent resignation of the court's clerk.

On Tuesday, July 9, the Cooperstown Town Board held their monthly meeting in their Town Hall in Rosecrans. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call that showed all three members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda as well as the minutes from their last meeting before moving on to the monthly reports.

Last Tuesday, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council 4735 hosted a special annual night of acknowledgement and reflection. That night, the council hosted their annual Appreciation Night dinner in the All Saints Parish Hall.

This summer, music is in the air each Wednesday night in Mishicot with another lineup of stellar concerts for all to enjoy. Each week, the Mishicot Area Growth & Improvement Committee (MAGIC) hosts a fun and free concert on the grounds of Mishicot Middle School that features a wide variety of top-notch talent.

Last Wednesday, the skies over Kellnersville were filled with blinding flashes and concussive blasts in an annual display of patriotic tradition. That night, the Kellnersville Betterment Association (KBA) hosted their annual fireworks display at the village park in downtown K-City.

Last week, a longtime Denmark institution entered a new era under a new owner. On Monday, July 1st, it was announced the ownership of Main Street Market in downtown Denmark had been transferred from Dave Bielinski, who had operated the store for over two decades, to new owner Chiranjibi Lamchane.

Last Friday, the Denmark area observed a meteorological milestone. Thirty years ago to the day, on July 5, 1994, an EF4 tornado carved through a two-and-a-half-mile stretch near Zander Road in the Town of Cooperstown. The tornado arrived without warning and left a devastated path of destruction in its wake. Looking at the site now, one would never know the havoc that ripped through the area three decades ago.

This weekend, one and all are welcome to come check out some world-class softball talent right here in the Denmark area. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the annual Boys of Summer fastpitch softball tournament will take the field at Circle Tap and Memorial Park for three days of non-stop athletic action featuring talent from across the world.

With summer now in full swing, construction on the new addition to Denmark Elementary School has been proceeding at a rapid pace. With students and staff sent home for summer, contractors have been able to put their already-rapid progress into overdrive to make sure the space is ready for its scheduled move-in date next month.

Last week, young athletes from the Denmark area and beyond had the unique opportunity to learn from a legend in their sport. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, former NCAA superstar Christian Laettner hosted a 3-day basketball camp in the large gymnasium at Denmark High School. The Denmark News stopped by the last day of the camp to learn more about this special experience.

Last Saturday, Denmark was visited by a unique group of veterans traveling for a great cause. That afternoon, this year's Wisconsin Legion Riders "Cruise for a Cause", entitled "Stu's Cruise-24", thundered its way through our community making a stop at the Denmark American Legion Clubhouse. The Denmark News was live on the scene to learn more about the group and their journey.

This week, The Denmark News is celebrating an important milestone. July 1st marked two years since Nelson Media Company purchased our hometown newspaper, and what a two years it has been.

Last Friday, a large group of area youngsters wrapped up another successful year of summer fun and learning. This year's Denmark School District Summer School Program was another huge success with over 350 students from K-12 taking part in their choice of over 20 exciting courses.

Last Wednesday, young bookworms in the Denmark area had their first chance of three to earn some fun prizes for their reading efforts. That night, the new Denmark Community Summer Reading Program hosted its first-ever prize event outside of Bank First in downtown Denmark. The event featured food, fun, and of course, books and was a huge hit with children as well as their parents.