AMANA COLONIES - Beginner and professional painters shared tradition, camaraderie and artwork on Saturday for the Iowa Plein Air event in the Amana Colonies. Artists from around Iowa and the Midwest ...

The Amana Colonies Historical Sites Foundation has received a $131,500 grant from the national Save America's Treasures program for the continued restoration of the Upper South Hotel in South Amana.

The seven Amana Colonies are one of the oldest communal societies in Iowa, founded by German settlers in 1842. Just 30 minutes east of Iowa City, the community draws thousands of tourists and visitors ...

AMANA COLONIES, Iowa (KWQC) - Each year, top 10 rankings of classic American towns that exceed Christmas charm are published with North Pole, Alaska consistently clinching the top spot, the Amana ...

Laughter filled the air in Festhalle Barn as dozens of people clad in traditional German garments gathered together, drank beer, and danced to polka-themed tunes. The milestone 60th anniversary of ...

They say we should take the time to smell the flowers, and that can be taken literally in eastern Iowa this weekend with the Colonies in Bloom event in the Amana Colonies. Jon Childers, spokesman for ...

AMANA — Aaron Cronbaugh stood near the entrance of his business in Amana, formerly two homes that have been transformed into an eccentric retail space, like the upstairs "North Pole" with Christmas ...

AMANA, Iowa (KCRG) - People in Amana are working to bring a family-friendly park to the main village that would reflect the history and roots of the Amana Colonies. In a press release, leaders with ...

People visiting the Amana Colonies will come across many familiar products, from furniture to woolen goods.But another item that's remained popular for many decades is Amana's wines, including those ...

If you've heard of Iowa's Amana Colonies, you've probably always wanted to go. However, you’ve probably noticed it's a bit out in the boonies. Its location, more than 20 miles from either Cedar Rapids ...

This is Grant Wood country. This is the valley of the Iowa River, and these are the hills that inspire in the soft light of morning and amaze as the afternoon sunlight deepens their richness. “Right ...

Jeff Popenhagen wants those who come to the Amana Colonies to stay longer, and he's pretty confident Hotel Millwright is exactly the way to do it. "We used a preservation strategy many historic ...