Ankeny Christian Academy Teacher Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges

ANKENY, IOWA – A longtime teacher at Ankeny Christian Academy has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after being accused of inappropriately touching a student.

Arrest and Charges

Authorities identified the suspect as Michael Scott Burrows, 50, who now faces three counts of lascivious acts with a child. Each count is classified as a Class C felony under Iowa law.

Burrows was taken into custody on Wednesday and is currently being held without bail at the Polk County Jail.

Investigation Timeline

According to the Ankeny Police Department, the investigation began after officers received a tip on August 8 regarding allegations against Burrows. Police say the incidents occurred between August 2021 and May 2022, during his time as a band teacher at Ankeny Christian Academy.

The alleged victim was a student at the school during that period.

Ongoing Investigation

Police are continuing their investigation and have asked anyone with additional information or similar experiences with Burrows to contact investigators at 515-286-3333 ext. 5.

KCCI reached out to Ankeny Christian Academy for comment, but school officials have not yet responded.

The arrest has raised serious concerns within the community and is the latest in a series of child safety cases involving educators nationwide. For updates on this case and other local safety news, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.