Phone: 712-225-2594
Physical Address:
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Other Jails and Prisons
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 712-225-2594 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's criminal court case and docket schedule online for Crawford 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 Crawford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,180 offenders.
The following charts of Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Northwest Iowa YES Center, call the jail’s booking line at 712-225-2594.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Northwest Iowa YES Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Crawford County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Crawford County and other Iowa and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Northwest Iowa YES Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Crawford County recognizes most types of bonds. Bail is a Constitutional right. This means most defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.
Iowa recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest. Defendants can qualify for pre-trial release on their own recognizance, cash bail, or a surety bond.
Bail for less serious, nonviolent crimes are set according to a predetermined bail schedule and can range from $300-$25,000. For more serious & violent crimes, or when the defendant does not qualify for immediate release, bail must be set by a judge.
For less serious, nonviolent crimes bail is set according to a predetermined bail schedule and this information will be available during processing. For crimes requiring a judge to set bail the defendant will usually be within 24 hours of arrest.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center? What is the Schedule?
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
712-225-2594
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 712-225-2594 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northwest Iowa YES Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Northwest Iowa YES Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Northwest Iowa YES Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Northwest Iowa YES Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Northwest Iowa YES Center standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's Full Name
Northwest Iowa YES Center
1251 West Cedar Loop
Cherokee, IA 51012
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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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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 712-225-2594 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Crawford County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Crawford County?
This facility, known as "Northwest Iowa YES Center" is also known as Northwest Iowa Youth Emergency Services Center, Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Crawford , Northwest Iowa YES Ctr-Crawford , Iowa, Crawford.
