Iowa Medical and Classification Center, Oakdale
1991 Project: Two dormitory cell units were built, adding 220 beds. Project also included a kitchen and dining hall renovation. New control tower was also added to allow inmates access to gardening areas.

2003-2007 Projects:
Phase I - Foundation Package: Constructed 500 ft. underground concrete tunnel, used to transport materials and personnel between prison buildings.

Phase II - Powerhouse Building Package: 31,000 sq. ft. pre-engineered metal building containing a state-of-the-art steam generating plant, two 600-ton chillers and two 2000-Kilowatt diesel generators that will support the entire campus.

Phase III - Special Needs Unit: 120,000 sq. ft., three-level precast and steel structure for housing inmates who require special care. The building also contains an infirmary and additional cell block housing.

Phase IV - Dietary Renovation: Transformed existing kitchen and dining hall. New kitchen facility can support approximately 1000 inmates and staff.

Architect- HLM Design

Gross Square Feet –  43,780 (1991 Project)/ 160,000 (2003 Projects)

Start Date – October 1991/August 2003

Completion Date – September 1992/January 2007

Client- Iowa Dept. of Correctional Services, Highway 965, Oakdale, IA 52319

Contact- Lowell Brandt, Warden, (319) 626-2141 or Terry Donahue, Business Manager,
(319) 626-4210