Wayside Firefest 2023
On Saturday, September 9, the small community of Wayside was host to a historic event for the ages. Throughout that day and night, hundreds upon hundreds came out to celebrate the 125t…
Denmark FFA in Africa
This summer, a number of members from the Denmark FFA participated in the adventure of a lifetime halfway around the world. From July 10th through the 19th, 12 DHS students and two cha…
Eaton Pumpkin Ball 2023
Last Saturday, the small community of Poland, Wisconsin was the site of a fun yearly sports competition for a great cause. That day, the 12th annual Eaton Pumpkin Ball tournament was p…
Denmark Elementary welcomes new principal
This school year, the Denmark Elementary School office will feature a new, albeit familiar, face as former DES teacher Kate Willett returns to assume the helm of the school. We sat dow…
Setting up for success
Back to school can be a difficult time for new students. It can be even more difficult for new teachers who have to navigate the trials and tribulations of a new school without the ben…
B-I-N-G-O!
With fall now starting to be upon us, it is time for cooler temps, shorter days and changing of leaves. Another exciting part of this season is the return of a fun and exciting weekly …
Mr. Crawford's Prairie
Last week, we got the chance to visit with Jim Crawford to learn about his unique property northwest of the Village of Denmark. Many may not know this, but on the corner of Town Hall R…
All Saints hosts Back to School Night
Last Thursday night from 4 to 6 p.m. All Saints Catholic School in Denmark opened its doors and welcomed students and their families for a special “Back to School Night”. All Saints fa…
Downtown Denmark welcomes new (familiar) face
Last week, the downtown Denmark business community added a new, albeit familiar face to their ranks. A new sign erected on the corner of Main Street and Wisconsin Avenue signified to t…
Back to school at All Saints
Next week, the young people across our community will be making their way back to school for another year of learning. In last week's issue, we talked with Denmark District Administrat…
Gridiron Glory Days
A one-of-a-kind event is taking shape for this October with a celebration of Denmark Viking Football past, present and future being its main intention. On Saturday, October 14th, Duck …
August School Board Meeting
On Monday, August 21st, the School District of Denmark held their monthly board meeting in the high school media center (library). Although it was an uncharacteristically short meeting…
ISC World Tournament 2023
Last week was one for the history books for the Denmark community as the International Softball Congress World Tournament gripped the area with over a week of intense athletic action. …
Back to school with Luke Goral
With August somehow already coming to a close, the hectic back to school season is once again inexplicably upon us. Soon, the buses will again be rolling and the classroom bells will a…
OneDenmark Listening Session 2
Last Thursday, the community building organization OneDenmark hosted a second "listening session" regarding the future of the soon to be vacated Early Childhood Center (ECC). Last mont…
Maribel August Meeting
On Monday, August 14, the Maribel Village Board held their monthly meeting at their Community Center. This meeting stood apart from others because, rather than the usual handful of com…