The Office of Communication is responsible for providing accurate, transparent, and timely information about the Department to inquiring members of the media. The team assists media in understanding Iowa's correctional system, facilitates media engagement at Institutions and events, and coordinates interview in line with IDOC policy and state laws.

Media
Media Inquiries
All media inquiries about the Iowa Department of Corrections should be directed to the Communications Office at (515) 415-7235 or doc.media@iowa.gov.
Media
Media Policy
For inquiries regarding interviewing an inmate along with other valuable information, please read our Media Policy.
All interviews with inmates must be approved by the Department's media and communication team.