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Scouting for Food 2025

The Denmark Boy Scouts and The Denmark Community Cupboard would like to express their appreciation to the residents of the Villages of Denmark and Maribel for their donations on Saturday during the biannual “Scouting for Food” event. This initiative is a great boost for the Community Cupboard in a time of need as they provide help for over 140 households. They are sincerely grateful for your continued generosity.

WIXX hosts "crash" Denmark concession stand

During Friday night’s football game between the Denmark Vikings and the Sheboygan Falls Falcons, the team from 101 WIXX’s morning show including hosts Huggie, Natalie and Corey took over food sales as part of their “Crash Your Concessions” program. At halftime, the radio hosts presented representatives from Denmark Youth Football with a $1,000 check thanks to a partnership with Builders FirstSource.

Local equestrian team sets sites on state competition

Earlier this month, the Denmark-Luxemburg High School Equestrian Team competed for the Region 6 Championship in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association. On October 4 and 5, the team competed with roughly 15 other teams from across the region at the Sunnyview Exposition Center in Oshkosh. The team competed in Division B, with divisions being determined by the number of riders on a team.

Cooperstown board debates raising tax levy, "blessing" race track

Last Tuesday, the Cooperstown board of Supervisors convened their regular monthly meeting in their Town Hall in Rosecrans. In a lengthy meeting that stretched over two hours, many topics were discussed and things occasionally became heated. Two of the topics that drew the most discussion were the prospect of raising the town's tax levy for another year and a request from a local motocross track.

Lucy the Goat Part 2

Another topic that led to a lengthy discussion at last week's monthly Village of Denmark Board of Trustees meeting was continued discussion surrounding a goat named Lucy and the broader topic of the municipality's place in regulating Emotional Support Animals (ESA).

To mow, or not to mow

One of the first agenda items discussed at last Monday's Village of Denmark Board of Trustees monthly meeting was a dispute over an ordinance violation with a property owner. The property in question is located on North Avenue and was recently reported to village officials for having unmown grass with the property owner disagreeing with the requirement to mow.

Scouting for Food this weekend!

REMINDER!!! The Denmark Boy Scouts’ annual “Scouting for Food” food drive is THIS SATURDAY, and they need your help! The Denmark Community Cupboard is very low on a lot of items and are hoping to restock their shelves with this initiative. They are especially in need of chunky soups, peanut butter, canned fruits, vegetables, cereal and spaghetti pasta and sauce.

Fines, taxes and road signs

Last Monday, the Town of Glenmore Board of Supervisors hosted their monthly meeting in the town's Community Center near Shirley. The meeting was much shorter than previous assemblies and featured discussions on tax collection, road signs and quarry permit fines.

KCs give back

Prior to last Tuesday’s Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735’s monthly meeting, the organization presented the proceeds from their Charity Golf Outing last month to this year’s chosen recipient.

Denmark Trunk or Treat next weekend

On Saturday, October 25, one and all are invited to join in some family-friendly Halloween fun outside Denmark Elementary School as a beloved annual event returns with new features and new management. That day, the Village of Denmark's Community and Business Relations Committee (DCBRC) will host their first-ever rendition of Denmark's yearly Trunk or Treat event with candy, community and fun for all.

Fall fun in Mishicot this weekend

On Saturday, the nearby Village of Mishicot will be teaming with autumnal excitement and fall fun for an annual commemoration of the harvest season. From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Pumpkinfest 2025 will take over the community with a wide range of opportunities to celebrate all the season, and the community, has to offer.

"Guilty x2!"

This week, one local business owner is sleeping easier knowing justice has been served after a lengthy legal battle. On October 2, Kirk Drury was found guilty for the robbery of the Denmark Saloon in 2021, joining his accomplice in the crime--Joseph Lapere--who was found guilty earlier this year.

Firemen face-off

On Saturday, units from twelve area fire departments converged on a site west of Kellnersville for a test of their skills. The dozens of firefighters joined together not to battle a blaze, but rather to battle each other in a friendly competition. That day, Troubadour Vineyard and Events hosted their Second Annual Fireman's Games featuring a dozen departments facing off in four different traditional events.

Hermans Heating & AC helps local couple "Feel the Love"

On Friday, the friendly team from Hermans Heating & AC were hard at work spreading warmth in multiple ways in an attempt to help a local couple "feel the love". That morning, the Hermans and their knowledgeable technicians tasked themselves with installing a brand new Lennox furnace and air conditioner in the home of Marvin and Judy Kostka at no charge during this year's annual "Feel the Love" initiative.

HC25 - DHS students give back

During all the excitement and fun that makes up the annual celebration of Homecoming, Denmark High School (DHS) students took some time to do some good for those in need. For several years now, the Homecoming festivities have included initiatives that go beyond school spirit and aim to make a positive impact in the community and beyond.

HC25 - Gametime fun

While the end result of Friday night's Homecoming football game may not be what Viking fans would have wanted, the main event match-up provided many opportunities to experience and celebrate the talents and abilities of Denmark students throughout.

HC25 - Denmark Homecoming 2025

Throughout last week, the Denmark School District, and the greater community as a whole, took part in a longstanding and beloved fall tradition decades in the making. Homecoming 2025 hit Denmark with the usual sights and sounds all have come to expect including toilet papered trees, marching band music and an explosive main-event football game.

HC25 - Pride of the Vikings

On Friday morning, the student body of Denmark High School (DHS) gathered in the Gold Gymnasium for an annual celebration of class pride and school spirit. This year's Homecoming Pep Rally succeeded in firing up students before the night's big game with over four hours of zany and off-the-wall competitions to determine which grade level has the most school spirit.

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