Ex-coach in Linn-Mar sex abuse case pleads to lesser charges
Kameron Martelle Beets 32 of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to third degree sexual abuse and sexual exploitation by a school employee in a case involving a 17 year old student. He also pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit sexual abuse without injury in a separate 15 year old case. A second degree kidnapping and another charge will be dismissed at sentencing. Beets faced up to 14 years plus lifetime parole and sex offender registration. Sentencing set for July 16 in Linn County.
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Reynolds directs federal funds to Iowa opioid treatment push
Governor Reynolds reallocates 17.5 million in American Rescue Plan dollars to expand treatment and prevention programs after lawmakers failed to pass a plan using 47.5 million from the Opioid Settlement Fund. The funds will support infrastructure upgrades, a teen recovery center in Story County, sober living networks, physician opioid prescribing training, and an opioid prevention campaign.
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