Find Someone at Pottawattamie County Jail
Use ICE's detainee locator to check whether the person is listed in ICE custody here. Have their A-Number, which is their immigration identification number, or their full name, country of birth and date of birth ready. ICE can move people between facilities. Confirm the current location before arranging a visit or pickup. If the search does not find the person, call the jail or contact their immigration attorney for help checking their location.
Jail Address and Phone Number
Pottawattamie County Jail
- Physical address: 1400 Big Lake Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- Jail phone: (712) 890-2250
- Operator: Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office
This is a county jail that also holds people for ICE. Call the jail for questions about visits, custody information or facility rules.
Visiting and Staying in Touch
Video visits
The county uses video visits for friends and family. Follow its registration instructions and schedule an on-site visit before arriving. Check the current hours and visitor rules rather than relying on an older schedule.
Calls and messages
Phone and video services use the county's approved communication provider. The main jail number reaches staff; it is not a direct line to the person being held.
Money for personal items
Use the deposit service linked by the sheriff's office. Money added for commissary, which means personal purchases inside the jail, does not pay an immigration bond.
Immigration Court Information
Council Bluffs is close to Omaha, Nebraska, but the jail's location does not tell you where a person's hearing will take place. Check the latest court notice for the assigned court and attendance instructions.
Help With a Bond Already Set
If an immigration bond has been set for someone held here, you can begin with Amistad without traveling to Council Bluffs.
Useful details include the person's name, A-Number, current jail and immigration bond amount. Call with what you have; we need the A-Number before submitting the bond to ICE. We explain the costs, review cash or property options and prepare the bond documents. ICE must approve the bond before release can move forward.
Quick Checklist
Common Questions
Talk With Amistad
Have the immigration bond amount? Call us to review the costs and next steps.
Amistad Bail Bonds is a private bond agency, not a law firm. We are not affiliated with ICE or the jail. For legal advice about a person's immigration case, speak with an immigration attorney.