New charges involving dozens of alleged sex crimes involving children are being filed against a former teacher in northwest Iowa. Sioux Center police say 36-year-old Curtis Van Dam is facing 101 felonies and 39 misdemeanors following his arrest on Wednesday. Van Dam taught fifth grade at Sioux Center Christian School. Josh Bowar is head of the school and says “a dark secret…has been brought to light.
Following a complaint last month, Van Dam was arrested and authorities said more charges would be filed. He was fired from the school on October 19th, the day after the initial complaint was lodged. Bowar says there were no suspicions about Van Dam and there was no indication of questionable behavior.
The allegations date back to August of 2013 and run through October of this year. According to police, the violations involved multiple children and occurred at various locations, including the school.
