Check Whether the Person Is Still in Eldora
Start with ICE's detainee locator. Gather the person's A-Number, their immigration identification number, or their full name, country of birth and date of birth. Someone held at Hardin County can be transferred. Confirm their current location before visiting, mailing personal items or arranging a pickup. If you cannot find them online, call the Jail Department or speak with their immigration attorney.
Jail Department Address and Phone
Hardin County Correctional Center at the Law Enforcement Center
- Physical address: 1116 14th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627
- Jail phone: (641) 939-8189
- Operator: Hardin County Sheriff's Office
ICE records also call this facility Hardin County Jail. A 2026 ICE inspection documents its use for immigration detention. For visits and facility questions, contact the county's Jail Department using the number above.
Visiting and Staying in Touch
Check visitor requirements
Before going to Eldora, check the county's current visiting rules. Ask how to register, what identification is needed and which visiting arrangements apply to the person you want to see.
Arrange phone contact
Call the Jail Department to ask which calling or messaging service is available and how to use it. The staff number listed above is not a direct line to a person in custody.
Money and personal items
Hardin County publishes instructions for account deposits and personal belongings. Read those rules before sending money or bringing items to the facility. Money for a person's jail account is separate from payment of an immigration bond.
Immigration Court Information
An immigration court hearing is separate from the jail's daily operations. Follow the person's latest court notice for the court, address and attendance instructions. Do not assume an Eldora detention location means the hearing will be in Eldora.
Help With an Immigration Bond Already Set
Amistad can explain your options by phone or online. You do not need to go to the jail in Eldora or travel to Nebraska to start working with us.
The person's full name, A-Number, current facility and immigration bond amount help us get started. You may call with what you know; we need the A-Number before submitting the bond to ICE. We explain the cash or property requirements and service fees, prepare the documents and submit through ICE eBonds after ICE confirms the bond details. Approval and release timing remain with ICE and the facility.
Quick Checklist
Common Questions
Start With a Call
If a bond has been set, we can explain the costs and what you need to provide before moving forward.
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.