Iowa · Ida County

Ida County Jail Roster & Inmate Search

Ida County Jail is the county jail for Ida County, Iowa, run by the Ida County Sheriff's Office in Ida Grove. As of November 10, 2026, the official roster lists 2 people in custody. The jail is at 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445; call 712-364-3146 to confirm visits, deposits, mail, and bail before you go.

Roster updated · Facility details reviewed

Who is currently held at Ida County Jail?

Last successful fetch: 11/10/2026, 12:42:44 AM CST.

Current-custody records captured from the approved source at the displayed fetch time.
NameBooking numberCharges
KAREN E ARBEGAST00012915
  • JUDGMENT ENTRY/MITTIMUSCharges
CHRISTINE M NYE00013148
  • HOLD FOR OTHER AGENCYCharges

All 2 records are shown.

Verified county context

Where is Ida County Jail, and who runs it?

The Ida County Sheriff's Office runs a small county jail in Ida Grove. The office answers at 712-364-3146, and jail staff can be reached by email at jail@idacountysheriff.us.

Ida County Jail facts
FacilityIda County Jail
Address401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445
Main phone712-364-3146
Operated byIda County Sheriff's Office
Official facility sourceOfficial jail page
People in custody2 on the official roster · captured
Facility details reviewed

Practical guidance

How do you visit, call, or send money to someone at Ida County Jail?

From the Ida County Sheriff's Office: Official jail page; Official FAQ page. Checked November 5, 2026.

When can you visit someone at Ida County Jail?

Visits are Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., with none when a holiday falls on Thursday. Any other day has to be cleared by the Sheriff or jail staff. Anyone held in the Ida County Jail in the last six months cannot visit. Clergy may visit Monday through Friday with 24 hours' notice.

Source: Official jail page

How do you put money on an inmate's account at Ida County Jail?

Add money to an inmate's commissary account online at mycarepack.com; the jail does not take cash. Orders are collected on Tuesdays and delivered that Friday. The Sheriff's Office can use money in the account to pay what the inmate owes it, such as housing, towing, or medical charges.

Source: Official jail page

How do you call or send mail to someone at Ida County Jail?

Set up a collect-call account or buy phone cards through Reliance Telephone at reliancetelephone.com or 800-896-3201, which also handles texting and video calls. Mail goes to the inmate's name, Ida County Jail, 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445, and is inspected unless it is privileged. Books and magazines may be allowed but become jail property.

Source: Official jail page

How do bail and court records work for Ida County Jail?

The site does not explain how to post bond. Call 712-364-3146 to ask about a bond amount and how to pay it. A listing is a record of a booking, not a finding of guilt.

Source: Official FAQ page

Facility procedures can change without notice. Call 712-364-3146 before traveling or sending money, mail, or property.

Common questions

Ida County jail roster FAQ

When can I visit someone at the Ida County Jail?

Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m., except holidays.

How do I put money on an Ida County inmate's account?

Online at mycarepack.com. The jail does not take cash.

Where do I send a letter to an Ida County inmate?

Inmate's name, Ida County Jail, 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445.

How do I post bond in Ida County?

Call 712-364-3146; the site does not post bond steps.

How do I find out if someone is in Ida County Jail?

Search the 2 people on the Ida County Sheriff's Office inmate roster at the top of this page, captured 11/10/2026, 12:42:44 AM CST. Anyone booked after that time will not appear yet, so call Ida County Jail at 712-364-3146 if the person is not listed.

Who runs Ida County Jail?

Ida County Jail, at 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445, is run by the Ida County Sheriff's Office. Call 712-364-3146 for current procedures.

How current is the Ida County roster?

JailAtlas reads the Ida County Sheriff's Office inmate roster twice a day. The copy on this page was captured 11/10/2026, 12:42:44 AM CST and lists 2 people.