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The Windmill

Discover the story of the working 1848 Danish windmill that was moved to Elk Horn, rebuilt by volunteers, and kept turning for new generations.

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The Breeze: Spring 2026

The Spring 2026 issue of The Breeze looks ahead during the Danish Windmill's 50th year in Elk Horn. This issue covers the Preservation & Education Center, long-term windmill preservation ne…

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Daily Grind: Tivoli Fest 2026

Daily Grind: Tivoli Fest 2026 highlights the Danish Windmill's guide to the festival, including Tivoli royalty, the Danish Windmill's 50th anniversary beer, Ambassador Jesper Moller Sorense…

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Daily Grind: May 2026

Daily Grind: May 2026 covers a busy month for the Danish Windmill and Elk Horn community, including increased visitor traffic after the Fjord Faergemand troll installation, progress on the …

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Daily Grind: April 2026

Daily Grind: April 2026 highlights the arrival of Thomas Dambo's troll project in the Danish Villages, connecting the moment to Elk Horn's long history of community-built destination projec…

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Daily Grind: March 2025

Daily Grind: March 2025 shares a winter update from the Danish Windmill, including file and photo digitization work, February visitor traffic, 2025 Danish collectible plates, Throwback Thor's Day, Tivoli Fest volunteer planning, and a tribute to longtime staff member Faye Farley on her retirement. The issue also includes regular columns and community notes. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

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The Breeze: Winter 2024

The Winter 2024 issue of The Breeze looks back on a strong year for the Danish Windmill and looks ahead to 2025. This issue covers the capital campaign, Julefest, holiday activity, preservation updates, and member news from the final months of the year.

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Daily Grind: February 2025

Daily Grind: February 2025 recaps the Windmill Expo annual meeting, 2024 organizational results, the capital campaign, gift shop rearranging, new educational toys from Thames & Kosmos, library programs, DVIO updates, Dane Dollars, and plans for wayfinding signs and visitor kiosks in the Danish Villages. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

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Daily Grind: January 2025

Daily Grind: January 2025 looks back at a busy December, including Julefest, holiday sales, volunteer help, shipment and container logistics, and plans for the Danish Windmill's annual meeting and membership drive. The issue also includes library programming, community events, and local history features. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Tivoli Parade

Saturday, 11:00

Start at EEHK School on Madison St., runs North to South down Main St. Free to participate, no registration. Line up on Madison St. in front of the school. Parade winners announced at fire station at 3:00.

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Tivoli Fireworks

Saturday, After Dark

Downtown Elk Horn.
Presented by the Waymire Brothers

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Flash Tattoos

By Appointment

Danish hand-poked flash tattoos

Friday by appointment

Saturday walk-ins: 12:00 - 4:00

Book your appointment today: handpokedbyashley@gmail.com

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Historic 1848 windmill in Norre Snede, Denmark
The 1848 windmill in Nørre Snede, Denmark, where its story began.
Windmill tower being disassembled piece by piece
Disassembled piece by piece
Windmill parts packed and shipped to the United States
Packed and shipped to USA
Windmill reconstructed in Elk Horn, Iowa
Put back together in Elk Horn, IA