Short answer. The Iowa State Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 — Des Moines | 515.435.7230 | 2 |
| District 2 — Osceola | 641.342.2108 | 2 |
| District 3 — Council Bluffs | 712.328.8001 | 2 |
| District 4 — Denison | 712.263.4621 | 2 |
| District 5 — Cherokee | 712.225.5119 | 2 |
| District 6 — Spencer | 712.262.1424 | 2 |
| District 7 — Fort Dodge | 515.972.4213 | 2 |
| District 8 — Mason City | 641.424.3625 | 2 |
| District 9 — Cedar Falls | 319.266.2677 | 2 |
| District 10 — Oelwein | 319.283.5521 | 2 |
| District 11 — Cedar Rapids | 319.396.1944 | 2 |
| District 12 — Stockton | 563.284.9501 | 2 |
City police in Iowa
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Iowa: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ISP non-emergency number?
The Iowa State Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the ISP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Iowa Department of Public Safety · Iowa State Patrol District Offices | Iowa Department of Public Safety checked 2026-11-09