Boone is a historic railroad community in central Iowa, known for the scenic Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and nearby Ledges State Park. The city features a well-maintained downtown, established residential areas with homes dating from the railroad era, and a strong sense of community pride.
Boone's northern central Iowa location brings some of the coldest temperatures in the Des Moines service area, with winter lows reaching -20F and heavy snowfall driven by open prairie winds.
Boone's older housing stock includes many homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s with original single-pane windows that are terribly inefficient in the city's harsh winters. Modern triple-pane replacements provide the thermal protection needed to stay comfortable when temperatures plunge far below zero.
the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Ledges State Park
Our 1910 Boone home near the railroad was impossible to heat in winter with the old windows. Panes installed triple-pane replacements and the transformation is incredible. Our home is finally comfortable even on the coldest January days. — Jeff K., Downtown Boone