Podcasts about amana colonies

Known as America's favorite pastime, the sport of baseball was once believed to be one the Amana Colonies' greatest challenges.

What A WILD Weekend! The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories of their adventures, and share what you did! The Morning Scramble is headed to Producer Ben’s Amana Colonies this weekend for Maifest. ... Read more

Nikki Auberkett joins me for an uplifting chat about the magic of storytelling and her inspiring journey in the indie publishing world. From designing her own eye-catching book covers to weaving intricate tales with elements of fantasy and sci-fi, Nikki's story is about creativity and passion. Author Bio: As a cultural anthropologist with a focused background in archaeology and global folklore, I weave real-world discoveries and intercultural theories into my fictional works. My current series, Song of the Sidhe, combines fantasy storytelling with "what if?" concepts, from the fae folk living in (and potentially having built) downtown Chicago to the mythological Fomorians existing within marginalized communities around the world.Ithandryll was long-listed in the 2023 Page Turner Book Awards, received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, a 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite, and a 5-Star Review from Midwest Book Review.After living in downtown Chicago before, during, and after the pandemic, I entered my "Stars Hollow Phase" and relocated to a small village cluster in Iowa known as The Amana Colonies. I started an indie bookstore, BumbleBooks, which is currently a "pop-up situation" inside the village's new herbs & tea shop, Serenity Sage. Book Blurb (Ithandryll):Moving to Chicago should have felt like a dream come true, but for Roxanna Lovegood, it's a last-ditch effort to run away from a nightmarish past.When mysterious creatures break into her new apartment, curiosity leads her to a puzzling artifact buried under the floorboards. It takes her from the shores of Lake Michigan to the forest of a distant realm where she's surrounded—and threatened—by people and creatures she's only heard of in fairytales.Devon is a mischievous fae determined to figure out how Roxi wound up there to begin with. He's even more determined to send her back home. There are secrets to keep and his own set of wounds unwilling to heal, and the last thing he wants or needs is this outsider questioning—and challenging—everything he thought he knew.CONTENT WARNING: This book and the series covers topics and heavy material such as slavery, human trafficking, assault of various natures, and crude language. While violence does occur, it is not and will not be overtly graphic in nature (I do have my limits). There may be other triggers I am not aware of or instances that may become triggering not covered in this warning. https://a.co/d/5ROf3Eu (for the KU ebook)https://bookshop.org/a/96501/9798988797715 (paperback—supports indie bookstores like mine!)About Victoria:Hey there, I'm Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here's how I can help:

【愛荷華州 Iowa】種玉米、種黃豆、養豬，是美國民眾對愛荷華的基本印象，但其實農業只佔了該州GDP的11%。低廉的物價與稅率優惠吸引企業移入，使首府第蒙成為新的保險業首都。來自德國的敬虔派教徒，在Amana Colonies創造出人民公社般的生活方式。除了這些，愛荷華在文學方面扮演重要角色，國際寫作計畫將各國的傑出作家帶到這裡，《草原上的小屋》系列也有個書裡沒寫的小屋在這裡，美國最知名油彩畫「美國哥德式」也誕生在這裡，電影《夢幻成真》、《麥迪遜之橋》的場景也都在這裡！ 【10/26 旅行熱炒店實體演講活動：加利福尼亞的另一面】 旅行熱炒店的首場海外實體活動來囉！歡迎人在舊金山灣區的各位呼朋引伴來參加～ 身為一位「邊緣系旅人」，在加利福尼亞的過去三年，主廚Jerome總是在尋找Golden State的不同風貌，特別是那些大家認為「很無聊、什麼都沒有」的角落。這場講座將帶著您走進這些地方：Oakland的非裔美國人社區、Stockton的亞裔農夫市集、Salinas Valley裡被遺忘的西班牙傳教所、San Jose的小葡萄牙與越南城、散落於偏僻角落的早期華人遺跡，讓您更認識身邊人事物背後的故事，並且獲得一些週末出遊小旅行的靈感。

Randy and Caly welcome back travel photographer Carrie Hanrahan to discuss the Amana Colonies: seven formerly self-sufficient communal villages known for the top-quality craftsmanship, communal kitchens, and antiques. Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsmagazine.comDownload the top things to do in Amana Colonies, IA for FREE at https://rvdestinationsmagazine.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-amana-colonies-iowaLearn more about Carrie Hanrahan at https://carriehanrahanphotography.com.Not getting a good night's rest in your RV? Click here to get 25% off any RV mattress by Brooklyn Bedding! 

The Ox Yoke Inn has been a staple of the Amana Colonies since the 1940s, and now, people can try out its recipes at home and read about its history in a new book, Ox Yoke Inn: Our Recipes Our Story.

Known as America's favorite pastime, the sport of baseball was once believed to be one the Amana Colonies' greatest challenges.

Dear Friends,Welcome to Episode 30 of LFTR where we talk about our time exploring The Amana Colonies and how that relates to the RV community! We welcome Taryn to the PenPals this week!Highlights this week include:* Sunday night cocktails* Bags or cornhole and Beavis and Butthead* The RV Miles Meetup* What we learned about Amana even though we lived 15 miles away for years* Eevee the EV* Being an extrovert with social anxietyThanks so much for being here!See you down the road,Jamie and ClayLinks:Amana Communal KitchenThe Map Room Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe

Talk of Iowa shares the story of a new production Squatters on Red Earth that explores the relationship between the Meskwaki people and the Inspirationists, a communal society that founded the Amana Colonies.

Host Mary Swander provides background on the research and production of her new play Squatters on Red Earth, a peaceful encounter in the middle of the white settler land grab. Swander details her interactions with both the people of the Amana Colonies and the Meskwaki Settlement. These two groups, wanting nothing more than to remain hidden from the outside world, had a positive experience together in the early settlement days-all the while genocide whirled around them. Laura Hudson Kittrell sings Manifest Destiny. Rip Russell gives a short excerpt from the play. Brant Bollman, the director, speaks about the puppetry in the performance.Connect with us on our new Substack pages where you will see photos and extras from the podcast:Mary Swander's Buggy Landmaryswander.substack.comAnd Mary Swander's Emerging Voices, showcasing young, diverse writers on current topics:swander.substack.comBecome a premium member of our podcast Mary Swander's Buggy Land and gain access to bonus interviews, books, postcards, and poetry critiques. Have Mary join you and a small group for a reading. Visit: https://agarts.supercast.com/Your donation to Buggy Land helps make this podcast a sustainable business and allows us to do this work. We could not do it without you. Thank you for your support. Make your donation: https://www.agarts.org/donate/AgArts is a non-profit organization based in Kalona, Iowa, whose mission is to imagine and promote healthy food systems through the arts. The Executive Director and host of Buggy Land is award-winning author Mary Swander. https://maryswander.com/. Learn more about AgArts: https://www.agarts.org/Say hello on Facebook and InstagramListen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyToday's episode was produced and mixed by Rick Brewer of Brewhaha Audio Productions.

Squatters on Red Earth from Iowa writer Mary Swander is an important new play telling the story of historical cooperation and respect between the Amana Colonies and the Meskwaki Indigenous people. Artist and food sovereignty advocate, Shelley Buffalo also joins us to talk about her involvement in the production and her thoughts on re-introducing rematriation of the land in Iowa to better reflect an indigenous earth ethic. 

This week, we journey to the Amana Colonies along I-80 in Iowa for some old-fashioned crafts, shopping, and food! We also share some information on how inflation is affecting travel plans.  We wrote a book! Pre-ordered our National Park Journal for Kids ages 6-9 on Amazon today for only $9.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1685394477?maas=maas_adg_2783358EB9FED180A107AAC11500D118_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas Get your RV Miles Merchandise here: https://merch.rvmiles.com Join the RV Miles Mailing List: https://rvmiles.com/mailinglist/ Support our Sponsors:  *Visit L.L. Bean to find your next great piece of gear: https://llbean.com *Check out all Blue Ox has to offer at https://BlueOx.com * Save 10% on an Otzi Grill with promo code RVMILES: https://www.otzigear.com/ * Learn more about Woodlands at Buffalo River at https://myRVland.land Looking for more deals on RV memberships or gear? Check out:  https://rvmiles.com/category/deals/ Find the weekly RV and Camping News videos at the RV Miles YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RVMiles Leave RV Miles a 5-star review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Let's go shopping! Support RV Miles every time you shop Amazon: https://Amazon.com/shop/RVMiles.  Join the RV Miles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvmiles

Herschell Gordon Lewis's 1967 picture Something Weird, with Saturday Night Pants wheat ale and 1923 kölsch generously provided by our friends at Millstream Brewing in the Amana Colonies. A Faustian bargain is made, a serial killer is tracked in Wisconsin, and there's even a ghost haunting a church. It's Herschell Gordon Lewis, so it's cheap and weird, but the beer is great! Join us. Thanks for listening! Check out our website SUBSCRIBE: to the show on Apple Podcast  or Google Play. You can also find us on Audible, Stitcher, Spotify, and Listen Notes. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook, and Twitter! We'd love to hear from you, so comment on our show wherever you are listening. And always, support your local brewery.

On today's episode: A Cedar Rapids man charged with second-degree murder was barred from carrying weapons, but continued to do so anyway, a Cedar Rapids man is facing numerous charges following a January wrong-way crash on Interstate 380, and the Amana Colonies is planning an agritourism venue. Support for this podcast is provided by New Pioneer Food Co-op. Celebrating 50 years as Eastern Iowa's source for locally and responsibly sourced groceries with stores in Iowa City, Coralville, and Cedar Rapids; and online through Co-op Cart at https://www.newpi.coop/ (newpi.coop). Listen to this daily briefing on your Amazon Alexa enabled device: Tell Alexa to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill” so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's my flash briefing?” Find more podcasts from The Gazette at https://www.thegazette.com/podcasts/ (thegazette.com/podcasts).

This week on Eat Your Heartland Out, we are spotlighting the Amana Colonies in Iowa. This unique community with German roots has a surprising history and exciting future. Learn about how a communal way of living gave way to special culinary traditions and year-round festivals. Our first guest is Jon Childers, the Executive Director of the Amana Heritage Center, followed by Dana Jensen, the Event and Social Media Manager for Amana Festivals Inc. Plus, we hear a brief musical interlude from an Amana church service.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.

In this episode of Wandering the weekend we had out to the Amana Colonies near Cedar Rapids, IA. We pay a visit to the Map Room, Clock House Brewing, and we sit down with Steve, one of the owners of Millstream Brau Haus. We talk about how they are maintaining their identity, and what changes they are making to stay relevant in the ever changing craft beer community. On our way home we stop in at Clear Lake, IA and spend some time at Lake Time Brewing!

This program discusses the different attempts by Iowans to create their own form of utopia. Featuring the Iowa Pioneer Phalanx, Salburia, the Amana Colonies, the Icarian Communities, the Clydesdale Colony, Communia and many more, this talk will provide some details about specific communal groups, and a general overview of different communal movements in American history and how they influenced community builders on the Iowa frontier, and beyond.About the Speaker: Peter Hoehnle is an Amana native who received his graduate degrees from Iowa State University. He has published widely on American communal societies, including volumes on Amana and the Shakers, served as President of the Communal Studies Association and as a past editor of the journal Communal Societies.

Scene of the Crime Season 2 Episode 5: Suspects Part 1Investigators try to narrow down the long list of potential suspects. They focus on people who knew Roger and Rose were going to the Amana Colonies. One of these was Roger's brother-in-law Mike H, who did and said many suspicious things in the aftermath of the murders.

Opening a hotel during a pandemic may seem strange but that's exactly what Nicole Warner, General Manager of the all new Hotel Millwright in the Amana Colonies of Iowa was tasked with doing. On this episode of the podcast, we're diving into operations and talking about bringing a hotel to life. Nicole shares insights into how the opening process was planned and executed, building a high performing team, and what it's like being a property leader during one of the most difficult times in the hospitality industry. She illustrates how the hotels' principles of proper training, engaging service, a great product and thoughtful touches, have not only kept them busy, but driven business from all over the country, even while many hotels and markets struggle during the downturn. This episode is a great reminder that no matter what hotels are dealing with today, the fundamentals of communication, transparency and empathy are more important than ever. On this episode we discuss: Marketing the opening of the hotel (4:50) The guest mix at the hotel (6:00) How the hotel has been managing COVID-19 (6:55) What it's been like as a GM during a time of upheaval and crisis in hospitality (8:20) The process of opening a hotel: 90 days out to day of (10:27) Training a entirely new team for the pandemic (13:21) Actionable learnings through the hotel opening (16:54) How thinking and execution of guest programming and activities has changed (19:52) A message to other hotel GM's (26:42) About Nicole Nicole Warner is the General Manager at Hotel Millwright in Iowa and a long-time Operations and Hospitality Director with industry experience in Colorado, Washington, and California. Nicole demands results: at one location, she spearheaded resort improvements that increased rental revenue by 18% and generated $1 million in revenue. At another site, she increased employee satisfaction by 21% in one year. Nicole is an Iowa City, Iowa native and so she's excited to be back in her home state. She's also got a wicked sense of humor. And the songs: Daft Punk, Around the World Dope Lemon and Winston Surfshirt, Every Day is a Holiday Links Hotel Millwright: https://hotelmillwright.com/ (https://hotelmillwright.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebealrrp (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolebealrrp/) --- We want to hear from you! Send in a voice message or review to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/provenprinciples/message (https://anchor.fm/provenprinciples/message) --- Do you need to revamp your hospitality business strategy? Do you need help with a project or someone to work with on a tough problem in your hotel or restaurant? If I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can book a free call with me by going to https://knowinghospitality.com/contact (knowinghospitality.com/contact)

Hashtag 59's Season 3 Podcast is 50 Episodes long and each episode will provide SIX outdoor adventures in each of the US's 50 states. We are doing these episodes in ABC Order of the states and episode fifteen is Iowa. The goal is to give you ideas and opportunities to experience outdoor adventure anywhere and everywhere in the United States of America. Here's our list for Iowa: 1. Hike across the Loess Hills 2. Head to The Field of Dreams Movie Site 3. Jill G actually combines with two opportunities and shares info about the Amana Colonies and The Living History Farm. 4. Take part in the Run to Exile 10k at Exile Brewing Company in Des Moines 5. Cedar Rock State Park - Explore Frank Lloyd Wright's only signature home in Iowa. Cedar Rock, the Walter Estate, is constructed of steel, glass and concrete. The estate includes a stunning Usonian-style home, river pavilion, council fire and a formal entrance gate. This complete Wright design also highlights the original furnishings and touches designed or selected specifically for the site. 6. High Trestle Trail Bridge in Madrid, Iowa - Via Atlas Obscura: Half a mile long and 13 stories high, the bridge over the Des Moines River Valley lights up the wide night vista. A 25-mile trail winds its way through five Iowa towns, from Woodward to Ankeny, with a dramatic crossing over the Des Moines River Valley. The High Trestle Trail Bridge is half a mile long and 130 feet high, and is said to be among the largest trail bridges in the world. Thanks for listening to Season 3 of our podcast featuring all 50 US States and some of each state's unique and hopefully lesser known to you Outdoor Adventures. This episode featured the state of Iowa. Subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy what you hear and if you feel so inclined to leave a review we would be grateful. Check out www.Hashtag59.com for our old podcast seasons, hundreds of blogs, & outdoor events/team outings info.

I opened by asking her if she dreams about matting and framing in her sleep. Angela Williams Jackson of The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines claims her sleep is unencumbered, but admits to an occupational tick that surfaces at events like the Des Moines Art's Festival. You'll want to hear Angela explain the phenomenon that takes over in the art booths at these events. This week on #thedeliciousstory, we talk with Angela about the art of the perfect frame and the thrill of supporting artists, and finish up with celebrating a special octogenarian and a memorable meal. YOUR WALLS ARE THE WINDOW TO YOUR SENSE OF BEAUTYOur home's walls are primarily decorated by my husband David. He's the artist and the photographer of our duo, and appreciates determining where to place what piece. I don't ever have a strong opinion, and have willingly handed over domain of the walls to his expertise. It's a win-win because he likes making selections and deciding where they fit best, and I just get to enjoy. It's one single example of how we are perfectly paired. I would probably never get around to hanging anything on my walls if left on my own, and my life would be unadorned. Bursts of images, paintings, drawings, and favorite family photos contribute to the cozy energy that makes our house a home. Interior design, like other design specialties, is an artform we reap life benefits from and yet largely take those benefits for granted. Wall art surrounds us with beauty and provides us pleasure and comfort, but of course there are many times we don't give those feelings much thought.However, the images we select for our walls say a great deal about who we are and influence other aspects of our surroundings. In fact, interior designers often start with signature art for the walls before determining furnishings. In her post, “The Importance of Art in Interior Design,” Emmaj over at Smooth Decorator explains how the wall décor drives decisions about the style of items selected to complete the look for a room based on colors and overall style. For those of us without the benefit of an interior designer, we make our intuitive choices with a sense of our tastes. For example, David does a lot of pixilated ink drawings which are quite involved with a collage of images. We also have paintings and pastels which are family heirlooms. And our tastes tend toward the eclectic from traditional furnishings to a few contemporary things, probably because our wall hangings are that diverse and our budget humble. FRAMED PERFECTLYOur walls reflect our love of family photos, David's work and heirloom art. Some pieces have been up for decades while others have changed out more frequently. For permanent treasures, we've utilized Angela's expertise at The Great Frame Up. Angela explains how framing can enhance or diminish art and shares the special care required for items that are family keepsakes. She also relates a story of one of the more unusual pieces she helped a client frame at her shop. Everyone has something treasured lurking in their collection, and if it isn't framed or preserved carefully, we know it is at risk. THE MIGHTY SHOP OWNERAngela's tenacity and diligence have shined through over the years since she first opened her store in 2005. She explains what drives her and how she manages to stay alive and thrive as a small business owner. For those with ideas of owning a brick-and-mortar establishment, Angela has tips and ideas to share. In fact, mentoring is something she is known for in the community. One of her most passionate and significant contributions has been working to support local artists via the gallery space in her shop. Each month, The Great Frame Up features and artist's work and often those pieces are for sale. MEMORABLE MEAL FAMILY STYLEAngela finishes up with the description of a memorable meal that has all the elements of the feast featured at the end of “The Big Night,” starring Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci. You'll want to hear her story of how the family came together to celebrate a major milestone for her dad. She does mention family-style dining in a restaurant setting. What a treat that is for those lucky enough to be sitting at the table! As a guest, there is no pressure to figure out what to order, and the concept merges restaurant and home together in a lovely way. Years ago, David and I annually made trips to the Amana Colonies and the Ox Yoke Inn to eat family style that, for me, meant loading up on the sides rather than the entree. I prefer the mashed potatoes, salads and even the cottage cheese with chives.Apparently, the trend of family-style is expanding as an offering in restaurant markets per the article, “Family-Style Restaurants on the Rise,” at Restaurant Hospitality by Liz Barrett. The outlay can go one of two ways with either larger portions of a select few menu items or multiple offerings in smaller but sharable servings. I would gladly go for the latter. THE IDEALI never get enough of talking about comfort food, and Angela appeases that interest with her choice of chocolate and ice cream. Just thinking of the duo provides me solace. Mostly though, what's lovely about this conversation with Angela is how we tie it all together, just like a perfectly framed piece of art. Beauty for the eye is akin to warm brownie and cold vanilla ice cream for the soul…or stomach.

After two full days of workshops we needed to let our hair down and what better way to do this is to visit the local area. Shannon Price was so kind to pick us up from our hotel (AKA Bates's Motel) and take us to the local area We went to wilsons orchard to pick there very own Honey crisp apples we also went to Amish town, Amana Colonies, were we drank some home brew cream soda. tasty. After that it when down hill for me and up hill for loz and we hit the shopping mall, and to more specific the Kat VonD make up section.

Flannery O’Connor (1925-1964) lived a life that, in retrospect, looks almost like one of her short stories: sudden, impactful, and lastingly powerful. Deeply Catholic, O’Connor portrayed the American South as a place full of complex characters seeking redemption in unusual and often violent ways. She once said that she had found that violence was “strangely capable of returning my characters to reality and preparing them to accept their moment of grace,” and it is this confrontation – restless faith crashing into pain and evil – that energizes O’Connor’s best works. Possessed of almost supernatural writerly gifts, O’Connor’s insight and artistry place her in the uppermost echelon of American authors. Host Jacke Wilson tells the story of O’Connor’s life, her most famous works, and his own near-connection to the author…before concluding with some troubling recent discoveries and a preview of a deeper examination of O’Connor and her place in American letters.  Show Notes:  See the photo of the young Flannery O’Connor at the Amana Colonies at https://jackewilson.com/2014/08/08/writers-laughing-flannery-oconnor/. Brand new! Check out our Facebook page at facebook.com/historyofliterature. You can find more literary discussion at jackewilson.com and more episodes of the series at historyofliterature.com. Contact the host at jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or by leaving a voicemail at 1-361-4WILSON (1-361-494-5766). Music Credits: “Handel – Entrance to the Queen of Sheba” by Advent Chamber Orchestra (From the Free Music Archive / CC by SA). “Porch Blues” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marathon week for our buddy Ryan, so we bring him on co-host with Rob! We talking marathon training, schedules, life and what he's feeling just days from his first Marathon (The Lincoln Marathon). Our tip of the week is for rain running, and the race of the week is in the Amana Colonies! Check it out. Thank you for liking, sharing, subscribing, and being all around awesome! Contact us via Twitter at @RunIowa!

We visit with Jessica O'Reily from Travel Iowa and learn about places to visit in Iowa. We'll look at both classic sites like Living History Farms, Plow in Oak, the Amana Colonies, and the West Union Grotto and new sites that have only recently started. Are you looking for a day or weekend short trip, a longer trip to somewhere in Iowa, or passing through Iowa en route to somewhere else? Check this out to find out what places you just can't miss and how you can find out more?

Join host Sarah S. Uthoff as she gives an insider's account at eating in the Amana Colonies of Iowa. Named the top tourist attraction in Iowa multiple times, the Amana Colonies offers a unique experience that anyone living in Iowa or just passing through ought to experience.

Show introduction and interviews from the 2005 Iowa Renaissance Festival in the Amana Colonies.