Iowa Corr. Inst for Women, Mitchellville.
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How Much Phone Calls Cost for Someone at ICIW (And What the Phone Funds Pay For)
Phone calls are the fastest way to stay connected with someone at ICIW. Here's what you need to know about how the system works and what you'll pay.
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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) Using Ameelio
Scheduling your first visit at ICIW is a two-step process: get approved by the Iowa Department of Corrections, then book through the Ameelio app.
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How to Send Money to Someone at ICIW (Why It Must Go to Fort Dodge and How to Do It)
Sending money to someone at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) is straightforward once you know the key rule: all commissary deposits go through Fort Dodge, not ICIW.
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Visitation
- In-person and video visits are free and scheduled through the Ameelio app.
- Ameelio staff cannot approve or deny visit requests; facility staff make approval decisions.
- Visitors must submit a printed, signed Visitor Application mailed to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Central Records.
Communication
- The facility does not accept incoming phone calls; offenders must add your number to their approved calling list to call you.
- Local, intrastate, and interstate offender calls cost $0.06 (rates effective May 1, 2025).
- O-mail via CorrLinks costs $0.25 per message and is funded from the offender’s account with a 6% tax on credits.
Mail & Letters
- All non-legal incoming mail must be sent to Pigeonly’s central processing facility in Las Vegas using ICIW’s mailing code 1109.
- Pigeonly opens non-legal mail, scans it to a color digital copy, delivers the printed copy to the facility, and originals are temporarily stored then destroyed.
- Pelipost is the approved photo print provider for ICIW and accepts 4x6 and 5x7 photos with a limit of 10.
Sending Commissary
- All incoming money for offender spending/commissary accounts for ICIW (Mitchellville) is centralized at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.
- Mailed deposits must be cashier’s checks or money orders payable to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at Fort Dodge.
- Money orders and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted by drop off at institutions; mailing to Fort Dodge is required.
Inmate Lookup
- Iowa makes many offender records public under state law and provides online rosters and offender-search tools.
- Online rosters frequently exclude federal inmates and often focus on recent bookings rather than complete criminal histories.
- For best results, search with the inmate’s full name plus an approximate date of birth or age, any spelling variants, and the county or facility name.
Contact Info
- Visits are scheduled through the Ameelio App; Iowa DOC offers in-person and video visits at no cost.
- Non-legal incoming mail for this facility is processed centrally by Pigeonly in Las Vegas using the facility-specific mailing code.
- All incoming money for offender spending/commissary accounts is centralized at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.
Facility Info
- Visitors must submit a printed, signed Visitor Application mailed to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Central Records for approval.
- All incoming money for offender commissary/spending accounts is centralized at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility.
- A third-party processor (Pigeonly) may open and scan non-legal mail, deliver a printed copy to the facility, and then originals can be stored temporarily and destroyed per policy.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
In-person and video visits at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women in Mitchellville are free and scheduled through the Ameelio app. Ameelio handles scheduling and technical support, but facility staff—not Ameelio—decide whether your visit gets approved. Before visiting, you'll need approval as a visitor. Print and sign a Visitor Application, then mail it to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Central Records. Denied? You can appeal in writing to the Central Visiting Authority at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. Include all relevant details so they can review your case. When you arrive, expect to be searched. Follow the clothing rules—refusing means you won't get in. Check the Iowa DOC facility pages for current visiting days and times.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Sending mail to someone at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) requires routing through Pigeonly's central processing in Las Vegas. Use ICIW's Pigeonly mailing code 1109. Pigeonly opens non-legal mail, scans it into a color digital copy, and delivers a printed version to the facility. Originals are stored briefly, then destroyed. Legal and privileged mail follows different rules—mark those items clearly and route them as the facility directs. Want to send photos? ICIW uses Pelipost as the approved vendor. Only 4x6 and 5x7 prints are allowed, with a limit of 10 photos.
Read full guideSending Commissary
Commissary and spending-money deposits for someone at Iowa Corr. Inst for Women (Mitchellville) aren't accepted on-site. Everything goes through Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. Mailing funds? Use a cashier's check or money order payable to the IDOC Offender Fiduciary Account at Fort Dodge. Include the offender's name and number, plus your name and address. Illegible or incomplete items get returned. Drop-off deposits at institutions are no longer accepted. For faster funding, use Access Corrections online or by phone (Visa/MasterCard; 24/7 service; rates start at $3.49). Western Union works too—call 1-800-634-3422 (option 2). Have the inmate's commissary/inmate number and facility name ready.
Read full guideContact
For accurate phone numbers, office hours, and department contacts, check the facility's official page rather than third-party listings. All visits at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women are scheduled through the Ameelio App. Both in-person and video visits are free. Non-legal mail must go to Pigeonly's central processing facility in Las Vegas using the facility-specific mailing code. Include the offender's full name and ID so mail routes correctly. Money for commissary/spending accounts is centralized at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility—follow DOC or facility directions for where and how to send funds. Expect to be searched when you arrive. Refusing a search means denied entry.
Common Questions
Showing 6 of 19How do I schedule a visit at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville)?
Schedule in-person or video visits through the Ameelio app—visits are free. If you need help with account setup, passwords, or technical issues, use Ameelio’s FAQ or submit a support request and include screenshots.
VisitationHow do I apply to be an approved visitor at ICIW?
You must be approved before you can schedule visits. Print, sign, and mail the Visitor Application to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility Central Records for review.
VisitationCan I receive incoming calls from someone housed at Iowa Correctional Institution for Women?
No. The facility does not accept incoming phone calls—offenders must place outbound calls, and they can only call numbers they’ve added to their approved calling list.
CommunicationHow much does CorrLinks O-mail cost and how is it paid at ICIW?
CorrLinks O-mail costs $0.25 per message. It’s paid from the offender’s account, and credits are subject to a 6% tax.
CommunicationIs there a length limit for O-mail messages at ICIW?
Yes. O-mail messages are limited to 13,000 characters or 100 lines (100 lines equals two pages maximum).
CommunicationWhere should I send non-legal mail for someone at ICIW?
Send non-legal personal mail to Pigeonly’s central mail processing in Las Vegas and include ICIW’s Pigeonly code 1109. Don’t mail non-legal personal items directly to the facility unless you’re told to do so.
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Iowa Corr. Inst for Women in Mitchellville (IA) offers both in-person and video visits at no cost. All visits are scheduled through the Ameelio App — set up your appointments there before you go.
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