About Amana
Amana is a small unincorporated community in eastern Iowa.
Officially, Amana is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.99 square miles.
📰 Amana News Today
- IAM Union Urges Whirlpool CEO to Address Future Plans for Iowa Facility IAM Union · Mar 17
- 8 Old-Timey General Stores In Iowa WorldAtlas · Aug 17
- William "Billy" Albert Obituary May 31, 2026 powellfuneralhomes.com · May 31
- Eileen Dolores Fritz Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Amana, IA - Hometown Current Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Whirlpool ending second-shift production in Amana, union calls out corporation KCRG · Jun 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Amana Unique
- The only place in America named Amana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Amana
- Millstream Brau Haus — german
- The Ox Yoke Inn — german
- The Ronneburg Restaurant — german
- Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Amana Heritage Museum · Museum
- Michele Maring Miller Art Gallery · Art gallery
- The Amana General Store · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.