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The article describes case studies of how correction facilities operated by U.S. states and counties are using information technology to enjoy huge savings. The Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) has collaborated with Advanced Technologies Group to develop an offender management solution, which translated into a return on investment of 2 million U.S. dollars in staff savings time. The New Hampshire DOC has implemented the Enforcer call processing unit, which resulted in time and cost savings.

The article reports on a prison escape which was seen in 2005 at the Iowa State Penitentiary, which is managed by the Iowa Department of Corrections. A discussion of disciplinary action which was taken against correctional officers and officials as a result of the escape is presented. A systemic study of the facility which was conducted by the Durrant Group Inc. to determine future actions to prevent escapes and which resulted in the construction of a new penitentiary is discussed.

The article focuses on the efforts of the Iowa Department of Correction (DOC) to reduce cost. The department will be focusing on areas involving risk such as risk assessment. Additional resources are needed to implement risk management and risk reduction. Consulting firm Reference Point was referred by the Public Strategies Group to assist the DOC in determining internal resources in its transformation.

Focuses on the renovation and addition of the health facilities at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center at Oakdale to control the cost incurred by the Iowa Department of Corrections in inmates care. Value of the renovation and addition; Reason for prioritizing the design flexibility of the facility; Medical equipment to be installed in the facility.

The article focuses on the nonprofit SafeNetRx, formerly known as Iowa Prescription Drug, that provides pharmacy assistance to low-income individuals in Iowa. Topics discussed include aim of Jon Michael Roseann, chief executive officer (CEO) at SafeNetRx; a program conducted by SafeNetRx in cooperation with the Polk County Jail and the Iowa Department of Correction; and its partnership with the Primary Health Care Inc. in Des Moines for mental health medication of released offenders.

The article informs that a federal district court held that the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) had violated prisoner Joe Louis Byrd's due process rights when it reassigned his case to a new administrative law judge (ALJ) after learning that the originally-assigned ALJ William Soupene may rule in the prisoner's favor. It mentions that on March 23, 2015, the Eighth Circuit court has dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction due to lack of standing but Byrd has requested rehearing.

The article reports on the issues surrounding the Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) of the Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC). It mentions that the state Supreme Court has ruled that the SOTP has the tendency to deprive prisoners' right to the due process of law. It notes that the Court finds the program a violation of the required safeguard for prisoners, as well as their constitutional rights.

Notes the decision of W.L. Kautzy, director of Iowa's Department of Corrections, to phase out law libraries in the state's prisons. Amount spent annually to keep the libraries current; Expected impact on erroneous lawsuits.

The article offers information on the Eight Circuit Court decision in the civil rights case of Scott v. Baldwin, in which the Court affirmed the District court's grant of qualified immunity to Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) director John R. Baldwin for recalculating prisoner's release dates.

The article focuses on a decision given by Iowa Supreme Court on good behavior for prisoners convicted of serious offences can be released early but there release can be revocated by the Iowa Department of Corrections.

The article reports on the decision of the Department of Corrections in Iowa to close a Prison Fellowship program at the Newton Correctional Facility. Department spokesman Fred Scaletta cites that InnerChange Freedom Initiative (IFI) was informed in late February 2008 that it would be closed once fewer than 60 inmates were enrolled in the program. According to law professor Howard Friedman, the program faced problems because government funding cannot be used for religious instruction.

The author comments on the bonuses received by some state employees in Iowa. These bonuses have intrigued the Legislature's Government Oversight Committee. Jeff Vonk makes $108,000 as director of the Department of Natural Resources. On the other hand, Gary Maynard makes $126,000 as director of the Department of Corrections.

The article reports on the decision of U.S. District Judge Robert W. Pratt to deny state aid to the prison program of the InnerChange Freedom because it violates the Constitution. Pratt said that the charity program was unconstitutional because of its explicit reliance on Christian teachings and because it was paid for by the Iowa Department of Corrections. The judge ordered the Iowa corrections department to end the program within two months and for InnerChange Freedom Initiative to give back the $1.5-million in government funds it received for the prison effort.

The article focuses on the hunters in Iowa who can donate deer carcasses to support programs operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Department of Corrections. The donations are dropped off at designated meat lockers located around the state. Most then process the meat for soup kitchens, missions and other programs to help feed the poor, while some others ship the unprocessed carcasses to state prisons for butchering. Most of the venison processed at locker plants is ground for a dollar a pound, but the inmates who do the butchering work in the prisons can produce more elaborate cuts.

Focuses on the advanced life-safety system installed at the Iowa Department of Corrections' facilities. Requirement of facility officials of a highly integrated system; Use of graphic command centers; Application at the Newton Correctional Facility.