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Monday, January 07, 2013  Inmates at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units have been allowed to watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, November 28, 2011  According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, a forecast by Department of Human Right's says Iowa's prison population will top 11,000 by 2021.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Iowa prisoners could soon be making their own toilet paper to save taxpayers money and provide jobs.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  Iowa's prison population is on the upswing following declining numbers dating back to 2007.

Friday, February 19, 2010  The director of the Iowa Department of Corrections is taking issue with allegations of prison mismanagement.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Iowa's top prison official says programs aimed at helping inmates re-enter society are a reason for a drop in the prison population.