This week, you can help put a local business, and the Denmark community, on the map. Voting is now open for this year's "Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin", and Denmark's own Southpaw Systems is a candidate for the prize.

This week, the Denmark School District, and the community as a whole, will be taking part in a longstanding and beloved American fall tradition. Although earlier than usual, the annual Homecoming celebration is now upon us once again with loads of fun to be had by all.

Last Saturday, area veterans gathered to respectfully retire symbols of our nation and its freedoms. That morning, members of Denmark VFW Post 6705 and American Legion Post 363 gathered outside the legion to carry out the annual Retirement Ceremony to properly dispose of worn and damaged American flags.

Last Monday, the Village of Denmark convened their monthly board meeting in Village Hall. Prior to the regular meeting, the board hosted a Public Hearing to address the proposed addition of a chapter regarding "Sexually-Oriented Businesses" in the Village municipal code. The stated purpose of the new ordinance is to "regulate sexually-oriented businesses in order to promote health, safety, morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Village".

On Tuesday night, the Town of Cooperstown hosted their monthly board meeting in their Town Hall in Rosecrans. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all three members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda and the minutes of their previous meeting before moving on to reports from town officials.

Last Monday, the Village of Maribel hosted their monthly board meeting in their Community Center. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda, the last meeting's minutes and the month's Treasurer's Report unanimously.

Last Tuesday, children across the area bid farewell to another summer vacation and embarked on a new year of learning in the Denmark School District. While each new school year brings with it a host of changes, this one was made all the more unique with the presence of several new and ongoing improvements taking place simultaneously with the chaotic first day.

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.