Gina Wagner receives Golden Apple
DMS teacher recognized for excellence
By Jacob Heiser
The Denmark News

A toast to new water
Village of Denmark hosts ceremony to celebrate CBCWA partnership
By Jacob Heiser
The Denmark News

DHS wins big at State FBLA
78 students take part in competition
By Jacob Heiser
The Denmark News

DHS Civics Team wins state!
Six local students beat out best in state
By Jacob Heiser
The Denmark News

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 consisting of the Treasurer's Report and the Minutes from their November meeting.

This month, a Denmark Middle School (DMS) 8th grade student was featured in a college-level performance showcasing young talent. On December 5, Kiara Cherney took part in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Percussion Studio Recital performing a self-written piece of percussion music. Last week, we sat down with Cherney to learn more about this opportunity and her compositions.

Following Thursday’s All Saints Catholic School Christmas program, the Denmark Knights of Columbus Father Platta Council #4735 had a couple Christmas surprises to share. Knight Jim Wavrunek was in attendance to make two presentations for the school. First, he presented a large check for $7,892 from this year’s KC Kwik Trip Car Wash sale to be used by the school for its needs.

Last Monday, the sounds of student talent and Christmas cheer were in the air in the Denmark High School (DHS) Performing Arts Center. That night, the school's bands hosted their annual Denmark High School Winter Band Concert featuring classic sounds of the season alongside complex new numbers.

Last week, All Saints Catholic School students helped spread holiday cheer with a special craft project. On Wednesday afternoon, students partnered with The Denmark News to help assemble and decorate over a dozen miniature Christmas trees to share with veterans housed at the Veteran Housing and Recovery Project in Bellevue.

On Thursday, All Saints Catholic School presented a special Christmas program to showcase student talent as well as retell the true story of the holiday. That morning, the student body performed "Miracle at Midnight" in the church featuring music, jokes and a whole lot of holiday spirit. The Denmark News was in attendance to learn more.

This month, local Lions members have been out and about spreading holiday warmth and good cheer. The Denmark and Maribel Lions have each been busy assembling care packages for those in need to share some warmth and happiness this Christmas. Last week, we spoke with representatives from each club to learn more. 

This December, The Denmark News organized our 2nd annual "Best Lights in Town" Christmas light contest to determine who has the best holiday display in the area and share their hard work with our readers. We started by asking who the public thought deserved the title and compiled our list of must-sees.

On Friday, hundreds of people gathered at Gatherings 43 for a special event aimed at increasing awareness about resources available to the elderly and disabled. That morning, Denmark Connects hosted their first-ever Supporting Aging & Caregivers Luncheon featuring representatives from seven area agencies sharing information about what resources and services they provide.

Last Monday, the Village of Denmark held their monthly board meeting in Village Hall. Following the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members present, the board unanimously approved the night's agenda before moving on to comments from pre-registered members of the public.

On Wednesday, representatives from the Brown County Highway Department and their consulting firm, AECOM, hosted a public informational meeting about the upcoming reconstruction of the bridge on Highway KB that crosses the Neshota River. Although the bridge in question is in the Town of New Denmark, the meeting was hosted in the Village of Denmark's Village Hall due to the facility having internet access.

Last Tuesday, the parish hall at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Denmark was transformed into a holiday wonderland for an annual Christmas event for all to enjoy. That night, the congregation's 412 Youth Group hosted their yearly "Kris Kringle Festival" at the church featuring sweet treats, yuletide activities and tons of holiday fun. The Denmark News joined in to learn more.

This month, a beloved Denmark area institution is commemorating the end of one era while celebrating the beginning of another. This New Year, the one and only Circle Tap will have new owners who hope to continue the tavern's legacy of great food and refreshments, softball and fun for years to come.