Jobless Iowans accused of workplace misconduct seek unemployment benefits

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 843

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A mental health worker who was fired after being criminally charged with sexual enticement of a minor is entitled to collect unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled.

State records indicate Gabriel Kelley, 23, of Cedar Rapids, began working as a full-time, community-based lead worker for the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health in July 2025. As part of his duties, Kelley was responsible for overseeing two residential facilities, supervising a staff of direct-support professionals and …

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