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Veteran Corrections leader Covey to head 3rd District

Veteran Corrections leader Covey to head 3rd District

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April 17, 2025
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Rob Metzger appointed as new 7th District Director

Rob Metzger appointed as new 7th District Director

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April 15, 2025
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Iowa Department of Corrections wins 2025 StateScoop 50 Award for State IT Innovation of the Year

Iowa Department of Corrections wins 2025 StateScoop 50 Award for State IT Innovation of the Year

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March 31, 2025
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Iowa Department of Corrections K9s Otto and Tank have received donation of body armor

Iowa Department of Corrections K9s Otto and Tank have received donation of body armor

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February 7, 2025
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Deanne Krumm appointed Assistant Deputy Director of Institutional Operations

Deanne Krumm appointed Assistant Deputy Director of Institutional Operations

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February 6, 2025
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Iowa DOC announces Darin Cox as new 5th District Director

Iowa DOC announces Darin Cox as new 5th District Director

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December 18, 2024
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Iowa Department of Corrections recognizes six counties for outstanding jail operations

Iowa Department of Corrections Recognizes six counties for outstanding jail operations

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December 10, 2024
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Iowa Department of Corrections K9s Otto and Tank to get donation of body armor

Iowa Department of Corrections K9s Otto and Tank to get donation of body armor

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November 13, 2024
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Iowa partners with tech nonprofit to improve corrections outcomes and enhance public safety

Iowa Department of Corrections and Recidiviz join forces to leverage real-time data

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September 4, 2024
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Iowa DOC announces Jen Rathje as new legislative liaison

Iowa DOC announces Jen Rathje as new legislative liaison

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July 31, 2024
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Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries partner with Homes for Iowa to build five new homes for disaster impacted communities

Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Prison Industries partner with Homes for Iowa to build five new homes for disaster impacted communities

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July 12, 2024
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Southeast Iowa area law enforcement agencies participate in ‘Operation Time’s Up’

Southeast Iowa area law enforcement agencies participate in ‘Operation Time’s Up’

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June 30, 2024
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DOC partners with Central Business District to beautify downtown Marshalltown

DOC partners with Central Business District to beautify downtown Marshalltown

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June 29, 2024
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Ottumwa shows the little things truly matter

Ottumwa shows the little things truly matter

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May 24, 2024
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Remembering the life and legacy of Crispus Nix

Remembering the life and legacy of Crispus Nix

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March 22, 2024
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