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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Winter in Iowa comes alive in the Amana Colonies on Saturday, Jan. 24, as the community hosts the 22nd annual Amana Colonies ...

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 ...

It's almost time to strap the sleigh bells to your snowmobile and head to the historic Amana Colonies in Amana, Iowa, where preparations are under way for a first holiday Christmas Haus Tour. The tour ...

The 10th annual Christmas tour of holiday-decorated homes in the Amana Colonies will be Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6, sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild. The tour includes five private residences and the ...