How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting Mount Pleasant Correctional Center starts with scheduling. You'll use the facility's online system to find and book available in-person or video visit times. In Iowa, visitors generally need approval before scheduling—many use the Ameelio app to arrange visits. Complete the approval and scheduling steps before you travel. When you arrive, expect screening. All visitors go through searches that may include pat-downs, metal detectors, ion scanners, other electronic device checks, or visual searches. Refuse any required search or policy, and you'll be turned away from the visiting room. The dress code is enforced: shoes are required, and miniskirts, above-knee shorts, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, and halter tops aren't allowed.
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Your first visit can feel overwhelming, but a little prep makes all the difference. This checklist covers scheduling, dress code, and what to expect at security—so you're not caught off guard at the door.
Planning ahead makes visiting Mount Pleasant much easier. Reserve your time online, expect standard entrance screening when you arrive, and dress in a way that won't get you turned away.
Use the facility’s online scheduling system to view and book available in-person or video visit times. In Iowa, visitors commonly schedule through apps such as Ameelio and generally must be approved before scheduling, so complete the approval and scheduling steps before you travel.
Expect search screening on entry, which may include pat-downs, metal detectors, ion scanners, other electronic device checks, or visual searches. If you refuse search procedures or other visitation policy requirements, you can be denied entrance to the visiting room.
Shoes are required for all visitors. Clothing such as miniskirts, above-knee shorts, muscle shirts, see-through clothing, and halter tops is not allowed.
Western Union is one of the easiest ways to add money to someone's commissary account using cash. Iowa DOC accepts electronic deposits through a few vendors, but Western Union is the one you can handle in person. Find a nearby agent using Western Union's locator or call 1-800-325-6000. At the location, you can pay with cash or debit.
Sending money to someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center is straightforward once you know where deposits actually go. Here are all accepted methods, plus the details you need to avoid delays or returned funds.
Sending money to someone at Mount Pleasant Correctional Center is straightforward once you know the system. Iowa DOC centralizes most incoming funds, so your deposit method determines whether you'll mail it to Fort Dodge or use an approved electronic vendor.
