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 ...

Once again, the Iowa City area is proving that chilly temperatures won’t stop events from happening. The Amana Colonies is hosting its annual winter festival Saturday, showing that there’s still ...

The Amana Colonies, seven villages in Iowa, were founded by German settlers in 1855 seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. Today, the Amana Colonies are a popular tourist destination, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AMANA — Aaron Cronbaugh stood near the entrance of his business in Amana, formerly two homes that have been transformed into an ...

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 ...

Iowa’s Amana Colonies are not Amish! Come meet the past while enjoying right now. Iowa’s Amana Colonies lived communally until 1932. Today their innovative past and welcoming hospitality draw visitors ...

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 ...

Known as America's favorite pastime, the sport of baseball was once believed to be one the Amana Colonies' greatest challenges. Founded in 1855, the Amana Colonies in southeast Iowa were dedicated to ...

Eastern Iowa’s Amana Colonies kickoff a big weekend party today. This marks the 50th year for Oktoberfest, a celebration of the area’s German heritage. Amana Colonies Festival Coordinator Ellie Cutler ...