Iowa County Law Enforcement Center

This civic structure provides space for the sheriff's office, the civil division, booking, work-release functions, and the 40-bed Iowa County Jail.

Located in Marengo, the facility fits comfortably into both its immediate surroundings and the greater community. A fully integrated video, intercom, and control system ensures a high level of safety in operation for both inmates and staff.

Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center
Iowa County Law Enforcement Center

Sustainable Elements

Expand/Collapse sectionElements
The horizontal geothermal HVAC system is one of the first of its kind for a jail in Iowa.
Expand/Collapse sectionSite
  • Proximity to existing services: within .25 miles of select community facilities.
  • Proximity to existing development: min 25% of perimeter bordering existing development.
  • Walkable neighborhoods: building entrances open directly into public sidewalks.
  • Public Transport: within .5 mile of public transit services.
  • Reduce Heat island effect: light colored concrete (SRI above 29).
Expand/Collapse sectionWater Efficiency
  • No irrigation: Use no potable water for site irrigation.
  • Water-conserving appliances and fixtures.
Expand/Collapse sectionEnergy and Atmosphere
  • Use of geo-thermal heating and cooling.
  • Use of cost-effective directional-bore horizontal loop field.
  • Installation of loop field sized to accommodate conversion of adjacent 1892 courthouse to geo-thermal heating and cooling; conversion of courthouse completed July, 2008.
Expand/Collapse sectionMaterial and Resources
  • Specification of building materials with high recycled content.
  • Specification of building materials offering reclamation / recycle programs.
  • Upgraded thermal envelope.
  • Regional materials: provide 10% of building materials (by cost) that are regional, proceeded or mined within 500 mile radius.
  • Durable and low maintenance exteriors: precast concrete wall panel.
Expand/Collapse sectionIndoor Environmental Quality
  • Enhanced indoor air quality – use of low VOC materials.
  • Enhanced indoor air quality – ultraviolet lights at cooling coils to stop mold.
  • Enhanced indoor air quality – carbon dioxide sensors to control outside air distribution.
  • Superior acoustic performance through low noise air distribution systems.
  • Superior acoustic performance through use of high-mass exterior wall system.
  • Clothes Dryer: exhaust clothes dryer to the exterior.
  • Provide automatic closures and air seals at connecting doors between garage and occupied space.
Expand/Collapse sectionUniversal Design
  • Interior doors provide a min. of 32 in. clear width.
  • Accessible pathway through all interior spaces provided.
  • No step entrance at all units per the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act.
  • Strobe and Horn smoke and CO detectors for visually or hearing impaired.