Prior to closing, be sure to address all the items applicable to you! ​

HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE
Alert your lender of which policy you have purchased including the cost. They may escrow this into your loan payment. 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Ankeny Post Office: 515-963-8387
Des Moines Post Office: 515-283-7714

TELEPHONE/TRASH/CABLE
Arrange for phone installation, trash, and cable hook-up
Ankeny Sanitation: 515-964-5229
Century Link: 800-244-1111
MediaCom: 800-332-0245
Metro Waste Authority: 515-244-0021
Vonage: 866-243-4357
Waste Management: 515-265-5267

UTILITIES
Call to transfer utilities and pay deposits.
Be sure that the utilities are in your name on the day of closing to avoid hook up charges and/or damages due to a non-functioning pump or frozen pipes.
Ankeny Water Works: 515.963.3565
Black Hills Energy: 800-890-5554
Des Moines Water Works: 515.283.8700
Mid American Energy: 888-427-5632
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SCHOOLS
Ankeny Community Schools: 515-965-9600
Des Moines Public Schools: 515-242-7911

MISCELLANEOUS
DART Bus Services: 515-283-8100
City of Ankeny: 515-965-6400
Iowa One Call- Call before you Dig: 800-292-8989
Kirkendall Public Library: 515-965-6460

EMERGENCY
Ankeny Fire Department: 515-965-6469
Ankeny Police Department: 515-965-6440
Polk County Sheriff: 515-286-3333