Iowa Correctional Institution for Women 420 Mill Street Southwest, Mitchellville, IA 50169

The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, located at 420 Mill Street Southwest in Mitchellville, Iowa, is led by Warden Michelle Waddle. Visitation at the facility is available by reservation through the Ameelio App during specified hours. In-person visitation is scheduled through the app, with 20 visiting stations available per 2-hour time slot. Video visitation is also offered on Fridays and Mondays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm through the Ameelio App.

The institution is a minimum/medium security prison that houses offenders in dorm-like living units and celled housing. Educational and vocational services are provided, including basic education, high school equivalency programs, vocational training opportunities, and job skills assessments through partnerships with organizations like Iowa Workforce Development. Programs offered focus on interpersonal relationships, domestic violence, self-esteem, parenting, decision-making skills, victim impact, and health education. The facility also offers substance abuse prevention, assessment, and referral programs.

Visitors to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women are subject to search upon entrance, as security and contraband control are essential operational requirements. The facility emphasizes responsibility and accountability in preparing women offenders for successful reentry into the community. Programs are evidence-based and gender-responsive, with a focus on rehabilitation and skill-building for a successful transition back into society.