Ex-Iowa school superintendent in ICE custody plans to admit guilt
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is set to plead guilty to two federal charges, following his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last year. Ian Roberts, originally from Guyana, who led the Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by federal immigration officials on September 26, 2025. Shortly after his arrest, […]
Ex-Iowa teacher files lawsuit following dismissal due to Charlie Kirk Facebook post
Lawsuit Filed by Former School Worker Over Firing Linked to Social Media Post A former special education worker from the Knoxville Community School District has initiated legal action, claiming she was dismissed due to social media comments made about Charlie Kirk following his assassination. Stacey Sumpter, who previously worked in special education, filed the lawsuit […]
Ex-Iowa superintendent faces federal firearms charges following ICE arrest
Former Principal Ian Roberts of Des Moines Public Schools faces accusations of illegally possessing firearms in the U.S., just days after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, investigators found that Roberts owned four firearms. Roberts […]
Ex-Iowa superintendent Ian Roberts held by federal authorities on firearm charges
The former leader of the Iowa School District who was detained by immigration officials last week is now in federal custody under the Department of Justice. Ian Roberts, who previously oversaw Des Moines Public Schools, was not located at the Woodbury County Jail, as explained by Sheriff Chad Sheehan. Instead, he was apprehended on an […]
Charges dropped against ex-Iowa State athletes accused of illicit gambling
A group of former Iowa State University athletes accused of illegal sports betting have had their charges dropped after prosecutors said the investigation may have been improperly conducted. Former soccer players Eiyoma Uwazurike, Gilaire Bullock and Isaiah Lee, and former wrestler Paniro Johnson all had their charges dismissed. According to the Des Moines Register of […]