Chiropractor Allowed to Practice After OWI and Firearm Convictions

Iowa licensing board rules Damian Campion can continue work under state monitoring.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:31am

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The Iowa Board of Chiropractic has ruled that Damian Campion, a 52-year-old chiropractor from Bettendorf, Iowa, can continue practicing his profession despite being convicted of drunken driving and firearm possession charges. The board has placed Campion under state monitoring as a condition of allowing him to keep his license.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex issues around professional licensing and accountability, as regulatory boards must balance public safety concerns with allowing professionals to continue working after criminal convictions. The decision also raises questions about how the chiropractic industry handles misconduct and whether patients can trust their providers.

The details

Campion was convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI) and possession of a firearm charges. Despite these convictions, the Iowa Board of Chiropractic has ruled that Campion can continue practicing chiropractic care under state monitoring and certain conditions, rather than having his license revoked.

  • Campion was convicted of the OWI and firearm charges in 2025.
  • The Iowa Board of Chiropractic made its ruling to allow Campion to continue practicing in April 2026.

The players

Damian Campion

A 52-year-old chiropractor from Bettendorf, Iowa who was convicted of operating while intoxicated (OWI) and firearm possession charges in 2025.

Iowa Board of Chiropractic

The state licensing board that oversees chiropractors in Iowa and made the ruling to allow Damian Campion to continue practicing under monitoring after his criminal convictions.

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What they’re saying

“We must balance public safety with allowing professionals to continue working in their field after criminal convictions.”

— Iowa Board of Chiropractic

What’s next

The Iowa Board of Chiropractic will closely monitor Damian Campion's practice and adherence to the conditions set forth in their ruling.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex challenges regulatory boards face in disciplining professionals who have committed crimes, as they must weigh public safety concerns with allowing individuals to continue working in their chosen fields. It raises questions about accountability and transparency in the chiropractic industry.