Danish Windmill

10/21/2026

A message to our Elk Horn community! Please read. 💚

You may have noticed the For Sale sign in front of our Elk Horn office and wondered what it means for our agency.

Like many businesses, home health care has changed over the years. With more of our work now handled digitally, our nurses no longer need to come into the office every day to complete paperwork, make phone calls, and manage other tasks. As a result, we simply no longer need as much office space as we once did.

Our plan is to find a new owner for our current building and move into a smaller location that better fits our needs, while allowing someone else to put the current building to good use in the Elk Horn community.

So, to be clear, WE ARE NOT CLOSING OUR DOORS!

We will continue providing the same "Quality Care with a Personal Touch" home health care that we have for the past 32 years. Our commitment to our patients, their families and the communities we serve remains as strong as ever, and we look forward to many more years of serving our communities!

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

– Kim Lambert, RN

10/21/2026

Such a wonderful evening celebrating our Danish Heritage with Tony Petersen and local produce for our meal. Special thanks to Lily Bricker, AJ, Barb Smith, Joni Griffen, Jo Greving, Martha, Greta, Lotus, Deb King, and all the other helpers to make our meal successful!!!!!!

10/19/2026

Today is the final day to sign up for the paint program with Deborah King this Friday! Join us and learn how to painted a muted swan! No experience necessary and all supplies are included! Reserve at the windmill today or follow the link below to her Venmo.

We have our first program coming up at the Education & Preservation Center! Join us on Friday, October 23 (6 - 8pm) for a painting class with local artist, Deborah King! We have 14 seats available and participants will learn how to paint a mute swan, the national bird of Denmark.

Admission is $30 per person. All supplies provided and no experience required.

Reserve your seat with a payment to Deborah King's VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Deborah-King-175

You can also drop off a payment at the windmill, but seats will not be reserved without payment.

10/16/2026

We've had some requests for long-sleeve versions of our 50th anniversary shirts. For a limited time, you can order our commemorative plate design in any of long-sleeve tees, crewnecks, or hoodies, adult small - 3xl. We'll be placing an order at the end of the month, so don't miss your chance to get yours ordered!

Order online or give us a call if you want to pick it up at the windmill:

Prices:
Long-sleeve: $40+
Crewneck: $50+
Hoodie: $55+

10/12/2026

Have you ever dreamt of running a windmill? This might be your chance!

The Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa, is now accepting applications for our next Executive Director!

We're seeking a passionate, creative, and motivated leader to guide our organization into its next chapter. This is an exciting opportunity to help preserve Danish heritage, strengthen community connections, and build upon 50 years of history while shaping the windmill's future.

Applications are due November 16, 2026.

Learn more about the position, qualifications, and how to apply at:
https://danishwindmill.com/careers/executive-director/

Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be a great fit!

Explore Danish Windmill visitor information, history, events, preservation stories, and Danish-American culture in Elk Horn, Iowa.

10/05/2026

SAVE THE DATE AND GET YOUR TICKETS!

Our 50th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Elk Horn Fire Station on Saturday, November 14. Join us for a special celebration of the windmill's 50th year in Elk Horn, Iowa with great company, Danish food, and live entertainment.

A traditional Danish meal will be prepared by Master Griller Catering and Concessions and this year will feature a live, interactive performance of Dueling Pianos!

Tickets will be available for sale at the windmill for $50 per person. Contact us to reserve your seats tonight for this special night and be a part of our transition into the windmill's next 50 years!

Contact us by email or phone:
[email protected] | (712) 764-7472

10/01/2026

We have our first program coming up at the Education & Preservation Center! Join us on Friday, October 23 (6 - 8pm) for a painting class with local artist, Deborah King! We have 14 seats available and participants will learn how to paint a mute swan, the national bird of Denmark.

Admission is $30 per person. All supplies provided and no experience required.

Reserve your seat with a payment to Deborah King's VENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/Deborah-King-175

You can also drop off a payment at the windmill, but seats will not be reserved without payment.

09/26/2026

We are both saddened and excited to share that Amelia Juhl, a beloved volunteer and community member here in the Danish Villages, will be leaving soon for her next journey at the Walker Art Center in Minnesota.

Many here in our community have come to know Amelia through her role as the Communications Manager at the Museum of Danish America. We always knew her as the woman behind the camera. The windmill, Museum, and other community organizations and businesses have partnered on various shared events over the last few years, and through them all, Amelia was there with her camera to document how visitors experienced our culture at every stop. Every school field trip, Throwback Thors Day, and festival, she was often the one behind the camera. We've relied on her stunning images for years to capture moments as they passed.

Beyond that, Amelia was always there to lend a hand, whether for our own events or as a volunteer for DVIO. She held all of us to a higher standard and worked tremendously hard to improve her community and raise the bar for those around her. It isn't a secret that she spearheaded much of the organization efforts it took to bring a Thomas Dambo troll to Elk Horn, but we also know that she is capable of even greater feats yet to come. We're so proud of everything she has accomplished during her time here and know without a doubt she will find even more success ahead of her.

This community, and us at the mill especially, will miss her dearly. Her mark here will be felt for years to come and we are sincerely grateful for her passion and dedication for local history, culture, and belonging.

Amelia's tenure at the Museum ends next Thursday, October 1. For those who wish to see her off, there is still some time to let her know just how much we've appreciated all that she has done for us.

Farvel, Amelia! Vi kommer til at savne dig!

09/23/2026

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