Iowa Department of Corrections

We’re excited to recognize our newest team members who completed New Employee Training in Des Moines and on the east side of the state. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service are already making an impact across our agency.

Thank you for choosing a career in corrections and for joining our mission of creating opportunities for safer communities throughout Iowa.

Our Health Services team continues to invest in excellence.

Several nurses attended the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Spring Conference in New Orleans, connecting with correctional healthcare professionals from across the country and participating in sessions focused on advancing care within correctional settings.

They’re bringing back new ideas, best practices, and fresh perspectives to help strengthen the care we provide every day across Iowa DOC facilities.

We’re also proud to recognize members of our team who are Certified Correctional Health Professionals (CCHP) through NCCHC, demonstrating their commitment to specialized expertise and high standards in correctional healthcare.

Thank you to our Health Services staff for their dedication to those we serve and for continually striving to improve care across our system.

Please join us in congratulating the 8th District's Food Service Coordinator Linda Kruse on her retirement following an outstanding career with the Iowa Department of Corrections.

While she preferred to keep things low-key, her colleagues at the Burlington Residential Facility (BRF) made sure her last day was recognized and appreciated.

We thank Linda for her years of service and wish her the very best in retirement. She will be greatly missed at BRF.

ℕ𝕖𝕨 𝕨𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕡𝕒𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕟.

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Ever wonder where Iowa’s license plates actually come from?

Many of Iowa’s vanity and standard license plates are manufactured through Iowa Prison Industries at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. Inside the metal fabrication shop, incarcerated individuals gain hands-on job training and real-world manufacturing experience while helping produce the plates used across the state.

These programs are designed to build job skills, work ethic, and accountability—helping participants prepare for successful reentry while contributing to essential state operations.

It’s one example of how structured work programs within Iowa prisons support rehabilitation, responsibility, and a path forward.

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫.

On this Memorial Day, the pauses to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering service of the men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their legacy of bravery lives on in the freedoms we enjoy each day.

We are especially mindful of those in our DOC family — staff, loved ones, and veterans — who carry the memory of fallen heroes in their hearts. Your service and your loss are not forgotten.

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Senior Residential Officer Adam Davis has been selected as the 8th District's Employee of the Quarter.

Promoted to Senior Residential Officer within his first year, Adam has consistently exceeded expectations in his role. As SRO at the Ottumwa Residential Facility, he has also successfully trained seven new Residential Officers over the past six months.

Please join us in congratulating Adam Davis on this well-deserved recognition.

Let's just take a minute to admire one of our dedicated K9s in Fort Dodge!

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On Administrative Professionals Day, the 4th District recognized and celebrated their incredible administrative support assistants. Their dedication, organization, and professionalism keep their operations running smoothly behind the scenes every day.

We are truly grateful for the essential support they provide to staff, leadership, and the mission of public safety. Thank you for all you do!

Sgt. Orlando Rodriguez from our High Risk Unit in the 7th District volunteered his time at a Special Olympics fundraiser hosted in partnership with the Davenport Police Department.

The event brought together participants from the Davenport Police Department’s High Risk Unit, St. Ambrose University basketball players, and Special Olympics athletes for a fun and meaningful day on the court.

We appreciate everyone who participated and helped make the event a success. 💙💛