Remember to call the Utility companies to set up an account before they take their “Final Read”. This should be done before you close on your new home. This is most important in the case of the water company. If they are allowed to turn off the water, it will most likely break the “stop box” which can cost you anywhere from $1500 to $3500 to repair.
Des Moines Area Water Utilities
| Municipality |
Phone |
| Altoona |
515-967-5136 |
| Ankeny |
515-223-0207 or 515-223-6220 |
| Des Moines |
515-283-8700 |
| Indianola |
515-961-9410 |
| Johnston |
515-278-3940 |
| West Des Moines |
515-222-3460 |
| Windsor Heights |
515-283-8700 |
| Winterset |
515-462-1422 |
Des Moines Area Gas & Electric
| Provider |
Phone |
| MidAmerican Energy |
1-888-427-5632 |
| Consumers Energy – handles Natural gas in Ankeny |
1-800-696-6552 |
| Indianola Municipal |
515-961-9410 |
| Winterset City Hall |
515-462-1422 |
| Clarke Electric |
641-342-2173 |
Cable-Satellite Providers
| Provider |
Phone |
| Mediacom |
1-800-332-0245 |
| Satellite TV-DirecTV or Dish |
515-251-4692 |
Telephone Services
| Provider |
Phone |
| Carrier Solutions |
515-280-8171 |
| McCleod USA |
1-800-593-1177 |
| NexGen Integrated |
515-270-8700 |
| Qwest |
1-800-244-1111 |
| Hickory Tech |
515-978-7283 |
Mail
| Provider |
Phone |
| United States Postal Service |
1-800-275-8777 |
