Mitchellville, IA Iowa Correctional Institution for Women View

The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women is a minimum/medium security prison. ICIW houses offenders in its dorm-like living units and celled housing. ICIW provides educational and vocational services to offenders including Adults basic Education, special education for eligible individuals, and high school equivalency programs. Internal work assignments and vocational training courses provide vocational training opportunities. ICIW’s partnership with IWD (Iowa Workforce Development) assists the women with assessments and job skills. Iowa Prison Industries also provides onsite vocational training. The institution emphasizes responsibility and accountability in preparing women offenders for successful Reentry to the community. Programs offered focus on interpersonal relationships, domestic violence, career assessment and exploration, self-esteem, parenting, independent living, decision-making skills, victim impact, thinking patterns, and health education. Curriculums are Evidence Based and gender responsive. A substance abuse prevention, assessment and referral program is licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The facility also houses as in-patient substance abuse treatment program..

Mailing to Iowa Correctional Institution for Women Inmates and Staff

Inmate Visiting Days and Hours

Day of Week Hours
Monday 8:30 AM
– 12:30 PM
Tuesday 8am–4:30pm
Wednesday 8am–4:30pm
Thursday 8am–4:30pm
Friday 8am–4:30pm
Saturday 8am–4:30pm
Sunday 8am–4:30pm
Holiday 8am–4:30pm

How to Send Money to Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women through approved methods to help them purchase essential items from the commissary.