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.

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 — Pumpkinfest in the Amana Colonies takes place this weekend as part of its Autumn in the Amana Colonies celebrations. Find everything imaginable that’s pumpkin-related on Saturday and Sunday in ...

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 ...

A hotel in the Amana Colonies is getting funding to keep it a historic U.S. treasure. The Save America's Treasures program is giving a $131 thousand grant to the Amana Colonies to fix up the Upper ...

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 ...

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 ...

As tourists wander through the Amana Colonies — their tree-lined streets bordered by 19 th century red brick homes and businesses — they repeatedly ask the same question. It’s a question that David ...

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 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 ...

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 ...