Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

Sheryl Dahm, Warden

420 Mill Street SW
Mitchellville, IA 50169
515-725-5042
ICIW Website: http://mitchellvilleprison.org/
Approximately 238 staff
Approx. 888 offenders

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.