On Sunday, Denmark's newest congregation of worshipers gathered for their first-ever official gathering at Denmark High School. That morning, Arise Church Denmark hosted a "launch service" in the school's Performing Arts Center featuring scripture, reflection, music and prayer. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more about the new assembly of faith.

In the past year, drivers in suburban areas may have noticed a new presence zipping around them on sidewalks, in bike lanes and on roadways. The rise in prevalence of electric scooters and bicycles has been easy to notice in communities across the state and country, and the Village of Denmark is no exception.

On Saturday, multiple fire departments from across the area responded to a large house fire near the corner of County Highway NN and Cooperstown Road on the northeast edge of the Town of Morrison.

Last Saturday, the air in Poland, Wisconsin, was filled with excitement and energy. That day, players took the field for the 13th Annual Eaton Pumpkin Ball Tournament at the Eaton Community Ball Diamond behind the Town Hall. The Denmark News was live on the scene for the oversized softball action, and its unconventional conclusion, to learn more.

This school year, All Saints Catholic School has teamed up with The Denmark News's parent company--Nelson Media Company (NMC)--for a special project aimed at increasing awareness for the institution. For the last two weeks, NMC has been filming a recruitment video for the school highlighting its staff, students and families as well as their unique approach to Christian education.

This school year in Denmark will no doubt be noteworthy for the opening of the large, new addition to Denmark Elementary School (DES) and the campus-wide referendum improvements. Last Wednesday, DES students and parents had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of the new addition during the school's Open House. The Denmark News was live on the scene to learn more about this community education development.

During the first half of last week, the greater Denmark area, and northeast Wisconsin as a whole, was subjected to multiple rounds of severe summer weather in quick succession. From extreme heat to gale force winds and torrential downpours, Mother Nature unleashed three days of dangerous conditions to end this year's summer vacation.

Each new school year, The Denmark News likes to sit down with members of Denmark School District staff to learn more about them and their insights on education. This year, we spoke with longtime Denmark Middle School Band Director Bill Dennee to gauge his perspective on his impressive tenure of helping make music in the district.

Each year, The Denmark News checks in with Denmark School District Administrator Luke Goral to see how the new school year is taking form. Last week, Goral was kind enough to take time out of his hectic end-of-summer schedule to share some updates with us from the district as well as what students and parents can expect when classes resume this week.

Last week, the Denmark School District unveiled the procedures for parents and students to follow in the district's parking lot during this school year and going forward.

This week, a great shopping, as well as charitable, opportunity will officially return to the Village of Denmark. On Saturday, September 5, the Denmark Community Closet will reopen its doors at a brand new location to provide quality donated items at a fair price with all proceeds going back to the community.

Last Thursday, All Saints Catholic School students and their parents got a special preview of the school year to come. That night, the school opened its doors for their annual "Back to School Night" giving families a chance to drop off their school supplies, meet with teachers and friends and settle into their classrooms for another year of learning.

This school year, Denmark Middle School will feature a new, albeit familiar, face at its helm. As students in grades 6-8 resume classes next week, they will have a new principal overseeing their education who was once a student in the same classrooms they now learn in. This month, Ashley Post was confirmed as the new DMS Principal, returning to her hometown and home district.

This month, the dedication and hard work of the Denmark community was on full display for all to see. From August 14 through 18, students and adults from the Denmark area took part in a multitude of activities and service opportunities at this year's Brown County Fair.

Last Tuesday, representatives of the Maribel Fire Department traveled to Manitowoc to make a special donation presentation to a longtime village resident. That night, three department members surprised Dean Bruss with a large donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association raised from this year's "Fill the Boot" campaign during the annual Maribel Parade.