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Preservation

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Outdoor campus area showing Aerial Campus Overview.

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 needs, recent grants and project updates, the new Danish postkasse, website changes, visitor information, membership options, and community news from around the Windmill.

Thomas Dambo's Troll in Elkhorn Iowa

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 Education & Preservation Center, Tivoli Fest plans, the revived Tour de Tivoli fundraiser for the Back on the Grind millstone campaign, the new Danish postkasse in the gift shop, school news, library events, community notes, and a new summer artisan shop in town. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Outdoor campus area showing Campus Monument Plaza.

Daily Grind: March 2026

Daily Grind: March 2026 shares winter-to-spring updates from the Danish Windmill, including work on the new website, progress on replacement millstones, the launch of the windmill livestream, Iowa Western Community College guestbook software interns, new gift shop items, Tivoli Fest planning, RAGBRAI route news, and the Danish postkasse coming to Elk Horn. The issue also includes school, library, and community announcements. Download the full issue to read the complete update.

Feature image for The Breeze Fall 2025 update.

The Breeze: Fall 2025

The Fall 2025 issue of The Breeze catches members up after a busy season at the Windmill, including Julefest, Christkindlmarket, year-end activity, and the annual appeal. This issue combines seasonal news with a broader look at support for the Danish Windmill's preservation and community work.

Feature image for The Breeze Summer 2024 update.

The Breeze: Summer 2024

The Summer 2024 issue of The Breeze shares Windmill news, visitor activity, local history, and community updates. This issue includes material from Mildred Andersen's memoirs, notes from local history, updates from community whist clubs, and summer news from the Danish Windmill.