Step inside Iowa’s Amana Colonies as they celebrate 170 years of living history, craftsmanship, food and tradition.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When one theater closes, a new performing arts venue opens. When the Old Creamery Theatre in Amana closed its doors in early ...

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 ...

AMANA — Visit the Amana Colonies this month for the Ninth Annual Scare Crow Trail, organized through Schanz Furniture & Refinishing in South Amana. Throughout the villages of Middle Amana, High Amana, ...

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 ...

AMANA COLONIES, Iowa (KWWL) -- Despite the cold temperatures on Saturday, several hundred people came out to enjoy Winterfest's games and contests in the Amana Colonies. The winter festival is in its ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. AMANA — Pumpkinfest in the Amana Colonies takes place this weekend as part of its Autumn in the Amana ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...