On Sunday, parishioners of Zion Lutheran in Wayside gathered outside the church's school for a special observance commemorating the beginning of a new chapter for the institution. That morning, the congregation held a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of a new addition to the school which will be constructed by Keller Inc in the coming months. The Denmark News stopped by to learn more.

Last weekend, hundreds upon hundreds of bargain hunters, collectors and curiosity seekers descended on the small community of Maribel for an annual spring shopping tradition. On Friday and Saturday, the municipality was host to their 31st annual Village Wide Rummage Sale with 35 registered vendors selling a wide array of used goods. The Denmark News was live on the scene both days to learn more.

On Friday, while the City of Green Bay was being enveloped from all sides by this year's NFL Draft, a local chef and several helpers were representing a Denmark non-profit in a competition that was uniquely Wisconsin. That day, Paul Lancelle and his team crafted his famous booyah recipe on behalf of the Denmark Community Cupboard as one of 13 competitors in the first ever Green Bay Booyah Battle.

On April 16, many across the Denmark area and beyond were deeply saddened to hear the news of the closing of All Saints School after 67 years of serving the community with Catholic education. Although the school will officially close its doors on July 1 of this year, the institution will no doubt continue to have a lasting and influential impact on the hundreds upon hundreds of students and staff who have called it home over the decades.

Last Monday night, the Glenmore Town Board held their regular monthly meeting in their Community Center near Shirley. Although the ending of the meeting grew tense and confrontational (see Glenmore: Government in Crisis), up until that point, the proceedings had been mostly routine.

Last Monday, the Denmark School Board held their monthly meeting in the Denmark High School (DHS) Media Center. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members present, the board unanimously approved the night's consent agenda before moving on to the evening's presentations.

Last week, the municipality of Glenmore, Wisconsin, experienced a brief and befuddling crisis of government. After a contentious and drama-ridden election cycle, things were made all the more complicated over a disagreement of the legal procedure for the newly-elected board members and staff to assume their offices.

Last Tuesday, the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosted a fun and fast-paced concert showcasing young local musical talent. That night, the Denmark Elementary School Treble Makers took the stage for their annual concert featuring nearly 100 singers from ages 8 to 11. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

On Thursday, several community members from across the Denmark area gathered at Duck Creek Vineyard & Winery for an evening of recognition, reflection and reintroduction. That night, the Denmark Lions Club hosted their first-ever Appreciation & Information Night in the large barroom featuring food, drinks, socialization and education on all it means to be a Lion and the wide impact the organization has.

Over the weekend, children and their families from across the area and beyond converged upon parks, playgrounds and yards searching for this year's sugary treasure during a number of traditional egg hunts. In the Denmark area, several local organizations hosted events for youngsters to fill their baskets as well as their sweet tooths.

Last week, many in the community and beyond were saddened to hear of the shuttering of a longtime Denmark institution. On Wednesday, it was officially announced that All Saints Catholic School will be closing for good, effective the first of July this year. The school has been a longstanding feature of the Denmark community, and generations of families have attended since its opening in 1958.

Last Tuesday, the Cooperstown Town Board held their monthly meeting in the Town Hall in Rosecrans. This meeting would serve as the last for outgoing Supervisor Hank Kouba who was unsuccessful in his reelection bid as well as outgoing Chairman Dave Blakeslee who did not run for another term.

Last Monday, the Denmark Village Board held their monthly meeting in Village Hall. Topics of discussion included the potential sale of the former Village Hall, several recommendations from the Village Plan Commission and the possible addition of a new park to the municipality.

On Thursday, Denmark Connects welcomed volunteers and supporters to the Denmark Community Activity Center for a special dinner celebrating the group’s recent impacts. That night, they hosted their first ever “Ripple Effects” event at the center featuring food, socialization and reflection. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

Last week, motorists and pedestrians passing through downtown Denmark could see the beginnings of a new building taking shape. Throughout the past week, crews have been hard at work pouring the base level of the soon-to-be new Bank First branch building on the site of the former Denmark State Bank headquarters.

On Sunday, the Denmark High School Performing Arts Center was host to an afternoon of music. That day, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735 hosted the MacDowell Male Chorus for a second annual concert featuring a diverse line up of songs that showcased the group’s unique talents. The Denmark News was in attendance to check out the music for ourselves.

During last week's Denmark Village Board meeting, a major topic of discussion was a potential new park to be installed on the corner of Broadway and Pine Street. This topic was first officially raised during the board's February meeting when they approved Parkitecture to draft some preliminary designs for the space.