AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Elk Horn Iowa. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/elk-horn-ia 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/elk-horn-ia https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:15:02 -0600 Begin celebrating the holiday season at the Museum of Danish America! Julefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-julefest-2023-31620214-elk-horn-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-julefest-2023-31620214-elk-horn-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Tivoli Fest is a Danish-American celebration held every year on Memorial Day weekend in the Danish Village of Elk Horn, Iowa. Events Include: Free https://www.americantowns.com/news/tivoli-fest-2024-31659100-elk-horn-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/tivoli-fest-2024-31659100-elk-horn-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Julefest is an annual celebration held in the Danish Villages of Elk Horn & Kimballton on the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving. Both https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-julefest-2024-31703077-elk-horn-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/annual-julefest-2024-31703077-elk-horn-ia.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, IA - The Iowa Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Iowa State Patrol, is beginning to open northbound Interstate 35. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/northbound-interstate-35-slowly-opening-southbound-opening-later-on-dec-24th-morning-31510825-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/northbound-interstate-35-slowly-opening-southbound-opening-later-on-dec-24th-morning-31510825-ames-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AMES, Iowa -- Are you looking for affordable office furniture? The Iowa Department of Transportation will sell surplus office furniture for $20 each https://www.americantowns.com/news/surplus-furniture-sale-at-iowa-dot-on-january-5-2023-31510968-ames-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/surplus-furniture-sale-at-iowa-dot-on-january-5-2023-31510968-ames-ia.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Summary for Week Ending 12/23/22 Changes have been made to the following Income Maintenance manuals: 14-B Appendix, Automated Calculation https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-hhs-manual-update-december-23-2022-31510965-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-of-iowa-hhs-manual-update-december-23-2022-31510965-des-moines-ia.html Health and Fitness Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 It’s almost New Years! Join the First Day Hike Challenge at Iowa state parks DES MOINES – It’s almost time to start 2023 the https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-december-27-2022-31510982-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-outdoors-news-december-27-2022-31510982-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds released the following statement on Dec 27th, in response to the SCOTUS decision to keep Title 42 in place: https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-issues-statement-on-scotus-decision-to-keep-title-42-in-place-31511012-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-reynolds-issues-statement-on-scotus-decision-to-keep-title-42-in-place-31511012-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 CAPABLE Helps Older Adults Live Safely in Their Home The Iowa Department on Aging is partnering with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and https://www.americantowns.com/news/capable-helps-older-adults-live-safely-in-their-home-31511010-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/capable-helps-older-adults-live-safely-in-their-home-31511010-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Linked below please find the 2022 Medical Cannabidiol Board Annual Report. It contains the Board's recommendations for program improvement, as well https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabidiol-2022-annual-report-to-the-general-assembly-31511297-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabidiol-2022-annual-report-to-the-general-assembly-31511297-des-moines-ia.html Health and Fitness Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 E-cigarette maker will update advertising, retail practices  DES MOINES – JUUL Labs Inc. has agreed to pay $5 million over four years https://www.americantowns.com/news/miller-announces-5-million-agreement-with-juul-labs-over-advertising-to-iowa-youth-31511304-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/miller-announces-5-million-agreement-with-juul-labs-over-advertising-to-iowa-youth-31511304-des-moines-ia.html Health and Fitness Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 ‘We never compromised on our values and principles’ DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller shares his gratitude with Iowans https://www.americantowns.com/news/im-very-thankfulmiller-says-as-he-prepares-to-leave-office-31511627-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/im-very-thankfulmiller-says-as-he-prepares-to-leave-office-31511627-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Consider composting your holiday food waste DES MOINES — It’s a New Year’s resolution you can use – no purchase https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-december-29-2022-31511634-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-department-of-natural-resources-econewswire-december-29-2022-31511634-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Iowa Department of Revenue has updated the Iowa Tax Research Library. A brief document summary of the addition follows. Visit https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-tax-research-library-update-december-29-2022-31511641-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iowa-tax-research-library-update-december-29-2022-31511641-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Decision gives company 30 days to file specific new information Des Moines – The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on Dec 29th, issued an order https://www.americantowns.com/news/iub-grants-reconsideration-in-part-to-alliant-energys-application-for-advance-ratemaking-principles-31511644-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iub-grants-reconsideration-in-part-to-alliant-energys-application-for-advance-ratemaking-principles-31511644-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600