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Iowa One Call Protect your project and avoid costly damages by contacting Iowa One Call BEFORE you dig! It's Fast. It's Free. It's the Law.

Visit www.iowaonecall.com to submit your request online or dial 811. Let's work together to keep Iowa safe and connected! Iowa One Call is dedicated to keeping Iowan's Safe. This may be your family, your home, your business, or your family farm. Digging without calling 811 is a serious issue. Protect What Really Matters to you, call 811 BEFORE you dig.

Every good adventure has a guide.When you're digging, utility flags and paint help lead the way by showing the approxima...
08/31/2026

Every good adventure has a guide.

When you're digging, utility flags and paint help lead the way by showing the approximate location of underground utilities.

Before you break ground, take a moment to closely observe the markings left by utility locators—they're there to help you avoid costly and dangerous utility strikes.

The safest path is the one that's clearly marked.

Law dictates that any contractor digging on private property must get the underground utilities marked before digging. V...
08/28/2026

Law dictates that any contractor digging on private property must get the underground utilities marked before digging. Visit our website at iowaonecall.com to request that underground utilities be marked.

The service is free, and local contractors should know the standard notice required to file before digging.

How your lawn could look without a dig ticket is heartbreaking.Water damage doesn't explode, burn, or electrocute people...
08/27/2026

How your lawn could look without a dig ticket is heartbreaking.

Water damage doesn't explode, burn, or electrocute people, but it can still be devastating and dangerous.

After the fight for equal voting rights in the early 19th century, the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, giving women...
08/26/2026

After the fight for equal voting rights in the early 19th century, the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920, giving women the right to vote. This revolutionary decision is recognized on August 26— Women's Equality Day.

Today women are represented in the military, in space, as CEOs and they hold pivotal roles in the damage prevention industry. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Women's Equality Day:
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The fair always brings out the best of Iowa, and this year was as good as any.Gabby the Groundhog made her rounds, our f...
08/25/2026

The fair always brings out the best of Iowa, and this year was as good as any.

Gabby the Groundhog made her rounds, our first ever scavenger hunt sent a few lucky winners home with a Yeti water bottle, and our friends at KCCI made the MidAmerican Energy Stage a highlight once again.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We already can’t wait for next year!

The Iowa State Fair always has a way of reminding us why we love this state, and this year was no exception. Our booth i...
08/25/2026

The Iowa State Fair always has a way of reminding us why we love this state, and this year was no exception. Our booth in the Varied Industries Building stayed busy from open to close, filled with great conversations, familiar faces, and a few new ones too. Speaking of familiar faces, Gabby the Groundhog made sure to stop by and say hello, and based on the photos we saw, she was just as popular as ever.

We also got to spend more time at the MidAmerican Energy Stage this year, continuing our partnership with KCCI in front of a great crowd. And for those who won our Facebook Live scavenger hunt, we hope that Yeti water bottle is already getting some good use.

Thank you to every fairgoer who took the time to stop by and chat. Moments like these are exactly why we look forward to the fair every year.

See y'all next year!

Avoid water main heartbreak 💔Contact IOC before you dig and help your next project end in a pool party, not a plumbing d...
08/25/2026

Avoid water main heartbreak 💔

Contact IOC before you dig and help your next project end in a pool party, not a plumbing disaster.

How it started: A weekend project. How it's going: A trip to the emergency room.Damaging an underground utility can lead...
08/24/2026

How it started: A weekend project. How it's going: A trip to the emergency room.

Damaging an underground utility can lead to costly repairs and even result in serious injuries.

Before every digging project, contact 811 to have buried utilities located and marked. Taking a few minutes to plan ahead can help prevent accidents before they happen.

Think Iowa One Call is just a notification center? It’s actually a vital part of a whole damage prevention ecosystem. Be...
08/21/2026

Think Iowa One Call is just a notification center? It’s actually a vital part of a whole damage prevention ecosystem.

Behind the scenes are advanced mapping tools, GIS data, ticket management platforms, and partnerships with thousands of facility operators working together to prevent underground utility damage.

When you contact 811, you’re not just filing a locate request; you’re activating an entire network built to keep critical infrastructure safe.

Did you know? Some utility lines on your property aren’t marked through Iowa One Call.Sprinkler systems, private septic ...
08/20/2026

Did you know? Some utility lines on your property aren’t marked through Iowa One Call.

Sprinkler systems, private septic systems, or the line from your house to a detached garage are considered private utilities, and they won’t be included in a standard locate request.

To map those lines, you’ll need to hire a private utility locator. It’s a smart step toward building a complete picture of what’s underground and digging more safely.

Still unsure which utilities are covered by your locate request? Contact 811, and our CSRs can walk you through it, or learn more on our website at iowaonecall.com.

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