McKiness Excavating Inc.

McKiness Excavating Inc. McKiness Excavating has been the premier underground and grading contractor in North Iowa since 1939 and Maxine McKiness in 1939. When Robert E. R. Robert H.

McKiness Excavating has been the premier underground and grading contractor in North Iowa for over 75 years and through three generations of leadership. McKiness Excavating is a family owned company that was started by Robert E. The company was first started as a nursery and landscaping business but it quickly changed into a full service excavating company. With Robert E.'s and Maxines hard nosed

work ethic and a core of dedicated employee's, the company grew over the years. and Maxine retired in 1983, they handed over control to their sons(the boys) who grew up working for the company. Michael McKiness joined the Company in 1969. He attended Iowa State University, receiving his Civil Engineering degree in 1977, retired in 2014 and passed away in 2016. McKiness joined the company in 1976. He attended the University of Iowa, receiving his Business degree in 1980. Craig McKiness joined the company in 1981 and worked for the company before his passing in 2012. "The boys" took a small family company and turned it into the leader in the underground and grading industry in North Iowa. The company primary work involves municipal utility work (sanitary sewer, water and storm), site grading and utilities, private sewer and water lines, demolition and snow removal. With a fleet of 14 semi dumps and tandem dump trucks, 10 excavators ranging from 5,000 lbs to 110,000 lbs, 6 track and rubber tired loaders, bulldozers, motor graders, scrapers,cranes,skid loaders, forklifts, hydraulic hammers, compactors and a wide range of other equipment and vehicles, McKiness can complete any project in a timely manner. In 2008 Garett McKiness (Son of Robert H.) graduated from Luther College with a degree in business management and joined the management team after spending his college summers working on the crews. With a core of experienced, hardworking and professional employees, McKiness Excavating looks to the future to fulfill its clients excavating and grading needs in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

The Final Year (3) has begun on the Highway 65 Reconstruction project in Mason City.
03/25/2026

The Final Year (3) has begun on the Highway 65 Reconstruction project in Mason City.

Let the guys have some fun and they did a great job getting us into the holiday spirit!
12/15/2025

Let the guys have some fun and they did a great job getting us into the holiday spirit!

Enjoying those lake views on the Ventura, IA bike trail project.
11/12/2025

Enjoying those lake views on the Ventura, IA bike trail project.

At the end of September, the last of the base rock was placed for 2025 on the HWY 65 Reconstruct project. Then we hande...
10/07/2025

At the end of September, the last of the base rock was placed for 2025 on the HWY 65 Reconstruct project. Then we handed it over to Wicks Construction for paving of the final section of phase 2.

Working with Rock Solid Contracting on the new Mason City Bike park.
10/06/2025

Working with Rock Solid Contracting on the new Mason City Bike park.

Moving onto the last phase of 2025 for the HWY 65 Reconstruct in Mason City, IA.
08/15/2025

Moving onto the last phase of 2025 for the HWY 65 Reconstruct in Mason City, IA.

Working through the weather and making progress on HWY 65 South reconstruction in Mason City, IA with Wicks Construction...
07/02/2025

Working through the weather and making progress on HWY 65 South reconstruction in Mason City, IA with Wicks Construction.

Storm sewer progress on our hwy 65 reconstruction project.
04/25/2025

Storm sewer progress on our hwy 65 reconstruction project.

The juice is worth the squeeze.
04/17/2025

The juice is worth the squeeze.

Lunch and a show! Appreciate the local businesses positive attitudes as we progress on the HWY 65 project.
04/10/2025

Lunch and a show! Appreciate the local businesses positive attitudes as we progress on the HWY 65 project.

Gotta crack a few eggs to make an omelet.
03/25/2025

Gotta crack a few eggs to make an omelet.

Don't blink, 85 years goes by fast!
03/19/2025

Don't blink, 85 years goes by fast!

🎉 MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE 🎉

We want to give a BIG shout out to McKiness Excavating Inc. for 85 years of membership!

McKiness Excavating has been proudly supporting Mason City and the surrounding areas for 85 years. Currently, McKiness is owned and operated by the second and third generations of the family. 🏗

Fun fact: They will be the contractor for the upcoming Highway 65 South project, starting this month! 🚧

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12 North Taft
Mason City, IA
50401

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