Colo is a small, welcoming village along the historic Lincoln Highway in Story County. With fewer than a thousand residents, the community is defined by its agricultural roots, strong neighbourhood bonds, and a handful of well-maintained homes and farms that line its quiet streets.
Colo's tiny footprint on the open Story County prairie means every home is fully exposed to Iowa's harshest winter conditions, including sub-zero cold snaps and blowing snow that finds its way through any gap in an aging window.
Colo's rural homes and farmsteads often have original or very old windows that provide almost no thermal barrier against Iowa winters. For homeowners relying on propane or electric heat, upgrading to triple-pane windows is one of the most effective ways to control energy costs.
the Reed-Niland Corner Museum and Lincoln Highway heritage markers
Our little farmhouse near Colo was losing heat through every window. Panes installed triple-pane replacements and our propane bills have dropped dramatically. The house feels entirely different in winter now. — Jim A., Lincoln Highway