Mingo is a tiny agricultural hamlet in Jasper County where grain elevators rise above a handful of homes and farms. Life here is defined by the rhythms of the land, with neighbours looking out for one another and a quiet pace that is distinctly rural Iowa.
Mingo's tiny community in the open Jasper County farmland faces Iowa's full winter fury, with sub-zero temperatures, blowing snow, and ice storms that can isolate the village and push heating systems to their limits.
In a community as small as Mingo, every homeowner feels the impact of high energy costs during Iowa's long winters. Replacing aging, drafty windows with sealed triple-pane units is one of the most practical investments a rural homeowner can make to lower bills and improve daily comfort.
the Mingo grain elevator and surrounding rolling farmland along Highway 117
Our little place in Mingo had windows that were barely holding together. Panes replaced them all and the difference is staggering. Our electric heat bills dropped by nearly half and the house is actually warm in January. — Earl G., Downtown Mingo