The Danish Windmill Board of Directors is pleased to name Shaun Sayres of Harlan, to serve as the next museum manager. He will succeed longtime manager, Lisa Steen Riggs, who has been with the windmill after its arrival at Elk Horn in 1976. Originally built in Nørre Snede in 1848, the Danish Windmill museum has
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Lisa Steen Riggs Elected to the 2022 Rebild National Park Society Board of Directors
Lisa Steen Riggs, Manager of Elk Horn’s Danish Windmill was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Rebild National Park Society, a Danish-American Friendship Organization that has existed for over 110 years. Presentation of the elected and newly-elected members – who serve on the Board for a three-year period was held at
Danish Windmill’s Lisa Steen Riggs Announces Retirement Plans
As a born and raised native of Elk Horn, the largest rural Danish settlement in the US, Lisa Steen Riggs, a third generation Danish American, knew she wanted to be a Viking or Don Quixote at the age of ten. Unfortunately, those roles were already taken so she became the manager of the Danish Windmill
Introducing the 2022 Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Grøndahl Collectibles
Free shipping offer begins March 1! The new annual collectibles from Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Grøndahl are arriving at the Windmill daily. We’re excited to introduce them to our loyal customers with a limited time free shipping offer! For 2022 Royal Copenhagen and Bing & Grøndahl collectibles purchases of $100 or more we are
Iowa Tourism Industry Showcases Benefits of Tourism
For Immediate Release: February 2, 2022 Iowa tourism supporters hosted their annual Tourism Showcase at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Iowa communities, attractions and organizations participated in the event which highlights the importance of tourism to Iowa’s economy and economic development efforts. Lisa Riggs, Manager of the Danish Windmill was among
Annual Meeting Held January 24
The Annual Meeting of the Danish Mill Corporation was held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Elk Horn Town Hall. In addition to a recap of the year and review of the financial statements, attendees viewed the new video presentation that was produced for welcoming groups and visitors to the Windmill. Outgoing Secretary Shon
Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day with the Danish Windmill
Elk Horn, Iowa—As part of National Plan for Vacation Day on January 25, the Danish Windmill invites you to let us help you plan a visit to the Danish Villages. National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD), powered by U.S. Travel Association, encourages Americans to plan their vacation days for the entire year at the start
The 12th Annual Chair-ity Auction is open for online bidding!
You can view auction items and place your bids online now for the 12th Annual Chair-ity Auction to benefit the Danish Windmill. New items are being posted daily at http://www.32auctions.com/MillAuction2021. The online portion of the auction will close at 11 am on Saturday, November 13. The items and bid sheets will be moved to the
Calling all chairs, gift baskets, pies, quilts and more!
Donations of chairs, gift baskets, pies, quilts and more are now being accepted for the 12th Harvest Meal for the Mill and Chair-ity Auction to benefit the Danish Windmill! Online Auction | November 1—13 at 11 am View & Bid Online at www.32auctions.com/MillAuction2021 Auction items will be posted online where they can be viewed and
New Statewide Campaign Highlights Iowa Arts, History, Culture and the Creative Economy
Elk Horn, Iowa, October 6, 2021 – The Danish Windmill is teaming up with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to encourage all Iowans to re-imagine, re-engage and reconnect with Iowa arts and culture this fall. Arts and cultural organizations across Iowa, including performing arts venues, museums, film and theater groups, cultural festivals, historical sites,
