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Pride In Danish Heritage Key To Strength And Success Of Town
Architect's drawing of the future Danish Immigrant Museum
Elk Horn Windmill Almost Done
Overshadowed . . . by a 127-year-old authentic Danish windmill in Elk Horn is Carl Bonnesen. The Better Elk Horn Club purchased the windmill for $38,000 and transported it to Southwest Iowa from Norre Senade, Jutland, Denmark. Once finished, the mill…
Why Does Elk Horn Prosper? Because It's One Big Family - Three 'Detectives' Earn $50 Fee
Three Busy 'Danes' . . . walk under main street signs that fit Elk Horn's image - "Iowa Farm," "Elk" and "Danish." They are Herb Christensen, Susan Hansen and Connie Rasmussen, who investigated the community's climate.
'Begejstring' Brings Museum To Elk Horn
The Authentic Danish Windmill . . . spins its blades near the south side of Elk Horn. The windmill was disassembled in Denmark and reassembled with volunteer labor in Elk Horn. It drew over 52,000 visitors last year.
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Tivoli Fest parade activities in Elk Horn, Iowa. The Danish Immigrant Museum is in the background.
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Photograph of the Salem Old Peoples Home in Elk Horn, Iowa