Elk Horn, IA– Lisa Steen Riggs, Manager of The Danish Mill Corporation has announced the Danish Mill has received a $44,000 donation from the Mike and Lou Howard Foundation. Riggs says “After receiving the Howard’s generous gift of $100,000 at the Danish Windmill’s Annual Meeting in January from them personally, this additional funding from the Mike and Lou Howard Foundation will help to bring closure to many important capital projects that are works in progress on the Windmill’s master “to do” list.”

Community benefactors Mike and Lou Howard sitting up in the cap frame of the Windmill that recently was restored to working condition (Lisa Riggs photo)

In addition to completing the roofing and historic restoration project, projects currently underway include retrofitting the replica 900 AD Viking smithy’s home (VikingHjem) with museum quality LED lights, repairing the catwalk, building a Miller’s Path, replacing the aged sprinkler system, and much more. Riggs said also, “Mike and Lou Howard have been so generous with the Windmill and the community overall,” Riggs continued. “Everyone is energized by the economic development and revitalization efforts they have initiated and the positive impact of their investments will be beneficial for many, many years to come.”

The Danish Windmill is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Charitable gifts and donations are the organization’s primary sources of funding. The Mill’s financials are published on the GuideStar® website so potential donors can review public records and non-profit reports. The Mill received the GuideStar® Gold Star of Transparency in 2018. To learn more about the Danish Windmill and how you can support the organization and about the projects, visit danishwindmill.com or contact the Danish Windmill at 712.764.7472.