Happy first official day of summer, Iowa! #IDOC

We wish all the dads out there a Happy Father's Day! #IDOC | #FathersDay

The American flag has stood as a symbol of freedom, hope, and opportunity for 250 years. Today and everyday, we proudly fly the Stars and Stripes in the great state of Iowa. 🇺🇸 #IDOC | #FlagDay

Adaptability is part of the job — and the 1st District's Residential Officer Staff Meeting was a great example of that in action. #IDOC

Congratulations to the award winners at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility! #IDOC

🏆 Congratulations to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women award winners! 👏 Team of the Year: ICIW Counselors 👏 Employee of the Year: Lorie Choate 👏 Humanitarian of the Year: Hannah Harrison #IDOC

Creating second chances takes strong community partnerships. Recently, Residential Manager Murphy Washington was featured in a Messenger article highlighting a community job fair focused on supporting individuals as they transition forward. 🔗 bit.ly/4ubhbR3 #IDOC

NCF wanted to extend its appreciation to the dedicated staff who keep their facilities safe, secure, and running every day. #IDOC

The updated seal features cleaner design elements, improved balance, and a more modern presentation while preserving the meaning and history behind the original. It's not a new logo — it's an evolution of what has represented the #IDOC for years. Same mission. Same values.

Color is one of the most recognizable parts of a brand — and every color in the Iowa DOC seal has meaning. Together, these colors represent the balance of security, accountability, rehabilitation, and positive change that defines our work across Iowa. #IDOC

The #IDOC seal was designed with purpose. 🔹 5 Pillars 🔹 The Arch 🔹 The Rising Light 🔹 The "Institutions and Communities" ribbon Every element tells part of the Iowa DOC story. #IDOC

Every symbol tells a story. The #IDOC seal is more than a logo—it represents our mission, our values, and the people who make our work possible. Let's take a closer look at the meaning behind our seal and the refreshed look that will represent the #IDOC moving forward. #IDOC

Every symbol tells a story. For years, the #IDOC seal has represented our mission, values, and commitment to creating opportunities for safer communities. Now? We have a refreshed look and we look at the meaning behind the elements that have defined the #IDOC for decades.

Staff at IMCC celebrated National Correctional Officers Week in May with a full lineup of appreciation events recognizing the hard work and dedication of our correctional professionals. #IDOC

Central Office celebrated National Correctional Workers Week in style in May! They had a cookout, popcorn, and more to celebrate the hard-working people in Des Moines and around our great state! #IDOC

Residential Officers Rigoberto Rodriguez-Infante, Jacob Rupe, Kevin Suchomski, and Residential Manager Chuck Severs represented the 8th in Minnesota at Midwest Gang Investigators Association national gang conference. #IDOC

Congrats to the newest graduates of the Field Training Officer program! 👏 Warden Janie Mendez joined CO Daniel Pix, CO Colton Engeman, and SD Christian Boyer to recognize their accomplishment and commitment to leadership, professionalism, and mentoring within the DOC. #IDOC

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. #IDOC

Several Iowa DOC nurses recently attended the NCCHC Spring Conference in New Orleans to connect with correctional healthcare professionals nationwide and bring back new ideas and best practices to strengthen care across our facilities. #IDOC