This is August 11th, what’s also known as 8-1-1 Day, as Iowa homeowners are reminded about the three-digit phone number they’re required to call in advance before doing any digging in the yard. Ben Booth, spokesman for Iowa One Call, says calling 8-1-1 can help keep you safe and besides, it’s the law to call first.

Most people don’t dash off and buy trees to plant on a whim and Booth says you -do- need to plan ahead.

 

Other states in the region also have one call services you can find on line.