April 25, 2024

Keeping the cold out

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Cindy Loveland, left, and Sandy Simbro install a sheet of plastic over the bedroom window in the Newton home of Elaine Bonnett. (Jason W)

The Hometown Rewards energy-saving program held its "The Don’t Let the Frost Bite" weatherization project Saturday. Four-person teams of volunteers, along with Green Iowa AmeriCorps representatives, went into area homes by pre-arrangement to help with supplies and installation of some minor energy-saving improvements.