Northwest Iowa YES Center

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Northwest Iowa YES Center

The YES center is located on the grounds of the Cherokee Mental Health Institute and offers services to the local Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement to house juveniles who require emergency detention services. Services are provided to several surrounding counties to house mostly youth under the age of majority but works closely with the adult section of the institute. The average client was 16.5 years old in 2010, and it continues to provide help to youth in that age range. It provides a secure environment for the protection of the students as well as the staff and the overall community. Only the Juvenile Court determines if a youth needs to be at the facility, and they are then provided with a very strict schedule that follows routines each day. Full time teachers ensure that their education continues, and each is provided with one on one care and attention to reach their goals. It has been expanded over the years to include additional beds, with one bed available for each of the 14 counties that use it, and when there is empty beds, they may be accessed by other counties as needed. The facility also operates a home monitoring program for youth in the area. Mail: First and Last Name, ID Number Northwest Iowa YES Center-Dickinson 1251 West Cedar Loop Cherokee, IA 51012 Each piece of mail is inspected for contraband and any illegal items will be removed before delivery. Phones: Parents or guardians may make or receive calls to youth at the center throughout the daytime hours, with the exception of mealtimes or during class. Visitation: Parents or guardians may have one or two visits of 15 minutes each week by calling the facility to book 712-225-2594
Inmate Services

Phone: 712-225-5777

Physical Address:
 1231 W Cedar Loop
Suite 110
Cherokee, IA 51012

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1231 W Cedar Loop, Suite 110
Cherokee, IA 51012

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1231 W Cedar Loop, Suite 110
Cherokee, IA 51012

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Northwest Iowa YES Center?

To search for an inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 712-225-5777 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Cherokee County and any other county in Iowa.

Northwest Iowa YES Center Inmate Search

The Northwest Iowa YES Center maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northwest Iowa YES Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Cherokee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 300 offenders.

Iowa is one of the few states in the country where individual counties can charge an inmate a Room and Board Fee for county inmates who have been sentenced and are serving their time. Counties in this state could charge anywhere from $25-80 per day. Some of the counties who currently charge are Carroll, Black Hawk, Lyon, Worth and Des Moines Counties. Ask your inmate's lawyer if this is something you should be concerned with. Keep in mind that it has a lot to do with the charges the accused could be found guilty of as well. Ultimately, the judge will decide whether to demand this fee or not.

The following charts of Cherokee County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Cherokee County Corrections Department, the state of Iowa Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Cherokee County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Cherokee County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Northwest Iowa YES Center in Cherokee, IA: Juvenile Detention Address & Phone

The Northwest Iowa YES Center (Youth Emergency Services) is a regional juvenile detention center at 1231 West Cedar Loop, Suite 110, Cherokee, IA 51012, led by director Cheryl McGrory, according to the Iowa HHS detention directory. Iowa HHS licenses it as a public detention facility for 15 youths. The Cherokee County center holds young people from a group of northwest Iowa member counties, among them Lyon County and Pocahontas County, while their cases move through juvenile court, so placement comes through a juvenile court officer rather than an adult booking desk. To speak with Cherokee detention staff, call 712-225-5777, the number in the state's detention directory. Juvenile files are closed to the public under Iowa Code chapter 232; Cherokee staff confirm that a child is there only to the parents, guardians, lawyers and court officers involved. Parents should first call the center or the juvenile court officer to confirm the placement and learn the phone and visiting arrangements.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Northwest Iowa YES Center

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Northwest Iowa YES Center for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.

The booking process typically involves the following steps at Northwest Iowa YES Center:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Northwest Iowa YES Center at 712-225-5777.

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Directions / Map to the Northwest Iowa YES Center
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Cherokee County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Northwest Iowa YES Center in Cherokee, options for their release include:

1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 712-225-5777 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: 712-225-5777).
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Cherokee County can assist with the process.
  • An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.

For more details on the bail process in Cherokee County, Iowa, visit the Northwest Iowa YES Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center? What is the Schedule?

Northwest Iowa YES Center Visiting Hours in Cherokee

YES Center Visiting Schedule

DAY TIMES
West Cedar Loop family visits Booked ahead with Cherokee detention staff

Northwest Iowa YES Center, 1231 West Cedar Loop, Suite 110, Cherokee, IA 51012 · 712-225-5777

The Cherokee center arranges family visits by phone rather than on a posted timetable.

Juvenile files are closed under Iowa Code chapter 232, so detention staff book visits only with parents, guardians and others the court or center approves.

Ask about ID and who may come along when you call.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Northwest Iowa YES Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwest Iowa YES Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 712-225-5777 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Cherokee County

What are the other City and County Jails in Cherokee County?

Cherokee County County Jails
Cherokee County Jail
Cherokee County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cherokee County?

Cherokee Sioux Plymouth OBrien Clay Buena Vista Woodbury Ida Sac
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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.