Four Mishicot High School students--Michael W., Cooper B., Dane M., and Emersyn G--took part in a Jr. Leadership Manitowoc County session on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The program, organized through The Chamber of Manitowoc County, brought students together to develop leadership skills, learn about their community, and connect with other students from across Manitowoc County. 

MishiCup, a student-based enterprise at Mishicot High School, delays their annual opening due to new requirements brought on by the city of Manitowoc. MishiCup offers coffee, refreshers, hot chocolate, chai tea, and occasional treats to the high school students, staff, and faculty. In addition, MishiCup brings its business to the public through pop-ups.

On Saturday, the Denmark American Legion Post #363 and the Denmark VFW Post #6705 came together for this year’s flag retirement. That morning, members from both posts, along with members of Denmark Scout Troop 1052, disposed of hundreds of weathered and torn American flags with a massive pyre after a ceremony led by Denmark VFW Commander Jesse Cain and Denmark American Legion Commander Pat Wisniewski.

During last Tuesday’s Town of Cooperstown monthly board meeting, tensions flared over a recent visit to the municipality from national media figures which involved a stop at the Town Hall.

On Friday, September 4, students and staff at Denmark Elementary School (DES) celebrated the end of the first week of another school year with some messy fun. That day, DES ended the school day with an assembly featuring prizes, recognition and lots of slime.

On Friday, members of the Titletown Threshing Club honored the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a special patriotic-themed tractor ride through the countryside. Nearly 40 flag-clad tractors participated in the procession which started from Bushville Lanes making its way to Luxemburg where they paraded through downtown before ending their tour at Cedar Valley Campground.

On Saturday, hundreds of people made their way to the southeastern side of the Village of Denmark for an annual fall tradition nearly seven decades in the making. That day, the congregation of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presented their 69th Annual Fall Festival & Car Show with a wide range of activities and features for all to enjoy.

Next Wednesday, September 23, after years of anticipation, the greater Denmark community will welcome its newest feature with the grand opening of the Community First Credit Union Community Center. For just over a year now, OneDenmark and their contractors have been rapidly transforming the former Early Childhood Center (ECC) into a vibrant and modern community space, and they are now ready to unveil their hard work to the public.

The first day of school brought excitement and new energy to the Mishicot School District as students and staff returned for the 2026–27 school year.

With the start of the new school year, Mishicot has welcomed eight Mishicot Managers to help run the Mishicot High School businesses. These eight individuals will work throughout the year to help their associated businesses thrive and move on a straight path. Each business—Mishicot Enterprises, Mishicot Floral, and MishiCup—is a student-run business, guided by High School teachers.

Next Saturday, local veterans and their supporters will be taking part in a solemn ceremony to properly dispose of symbols of our country that have aged beyond their use. That morning, members of the Denmark American Legion Post 363 and Denmark VFW Post 6705 will host their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony outside the Legion Post to dispose of any worn or damaged American flags.

There is no doubt that going to school has drastically changed in the last couple of decades. One of the biggest changes students have experienced is the rapid proliferation of new technologies that have made their way into almost every aspect of our daily life.

This school year, students at Denmark Middle School (DMS) will have a new friendly face at the helm of the school’s bands. New DMS Band Director Emma Burchall has already spent weeks working with her students and has even hosted her first concert in the district before classes ever convened.

For nearly a decade now, the Denmark School District has been helmed by the community’s own Luke Goral who has served as District Administrator since 2018 overseeing operations in each of the three schools. With a new school year now upon us, we thought it would be prudent to speak with Goral to get his perspective on the start of another year of learning in Denmark.

On Tuesday, September 1, the streets of Denmark were once again filled with the sights, sounds and chaotic energy that accompany the before and after school commute as local students and staff returned for another year of learning. That morning, the buses were rolling and the bells were ringing as classes resumed for another nine months.

Last week, one of the Village of Denmark DEOs reached out to The Denmark News to express a concern about unauthorized vehicle use on municipal streets. After our reporting on recent discussions about potentially opening up village streets for the use of ATVs and UTVs, officers have experienced a sharp uptick in their unauthorized use in town and wish to clarify their current legality.

With County Highway P now reopened near Henrysville, it is even easier to reach one of the area’s premiere dining and event destinations in what was once known as Buckmans Corners. Situated at the corner of Pine Grove Road and County Highway P, Beverly Gardens has been a staple of the local community for ten decades providing fantastic food and superior service to  generations and is still going strong as ever.