Iowa superintendent facing arrest criticizes school search methods of vetting firm.
Iowa School District Sues Consultant Over Hiring of Alleged Illegal Immigrant The largest public school district in Iowa is taking legal action against a consulting firm for allegedly hiring illegal immigrants, who are now in the custody of the Department of Justice. The lawsuit, filed in Polk County District Court, accuses the firm, Brand JG […]
Iowa superintendent with a criminal background taken into custody as an undocumented immigrant
Former Iowa School Supervisor Resigns Amid Criminal Investigation The ex-supervisor of Iowa’s largest school district has been found to have a troubling criminal history, including drug and weapons charges, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Ian Roberts resigned from the Des Moines Public Schools (DMP) earlier this week following his arrest by immigration enforcement […]
Iowa congresswoman seeks responsibility for superintendent’s ICE arrest
Iowa Lawmakers Demand Accountability Amid Immigration Scandal Iowa legislators expressed their desire for “radical accountability” during a recent meeting at Des Moines Public Schools. This comes as former superintendents find themselves embroiled in an immigration controversy. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa, voiced her concerns about Jackie Norris, claiming she shows sympathy for illegal […]
Former Iowa superintendent Ian Roberts arrested by the DOJ for gun and immigration offenses
Former Iowa School District Leader in Federal Custody The former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was taken into custody by immigration officials last week and is now in the hands of the Department of Justice. According to Sheriff Chad Sheehan, Roberts was not associated with the Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City, […]
Adored Iowa football star accidentally shot after being confused for a squirrel on a hunting trip
Tragic Loss of Iowa High School Football Star A treasured Iowa football player, recognized for his kindness and competitive spirit, was tragically killed in an accidental shooting when a friend mistook him for a squirrel during a hunting outing, officials revealed. Carson Ryan, a 17-year-old senior from Washington High School, was shot in the back […]
Iowa school superintendent Ian Roberts steps down following federal ICE arrest
The school supervisor in Iowa, who was recently detained by federal immigration officials, is resigning from his position leading the state’s largest school district, according to his attorney on Tuesday. Ian Roberts submitted his resignation in a letter directed to the Des Moines Public Schools board, as reported by his attorney during a press conference. […]
Tom Cotton supports Ashley Hinson with a new advertisement for the 2026 Iowa Senate race
Senator Tom Cotton’s Efforts to Bolster GOP Majority Senator Tom Cotton, a central figure in the Senate leadership, is ramping up efforts to solidify and enhance the GOP’s presence as the upcoming elections approach. This initiative, launched alongside a nonprofit public advocacy group, features an advertisement that centers on Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson. Hinson is […]
Iowa Authorities Take Away License of Unlawfully Appointed Des Moines Education Leader
The Iowa State Board of Education has revoked the administrative license of Ian Andre Roberts, who was the principal of a public school in Des Moines. Roberts, an undocumented immigrant, was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to reports, Roberts, who is originally from Guyana, had previously been deported from the […]
Iowa superintendent Ian Roberts taken into custody by ICE for suspected unlawful status
Iowa Democrats Stand Behind Arrested School Principal This week, Iowa Democrats are rallying in support of school principals arrested by ICE for alleged immigration violations, a situation led by school board chairs who previously played significant roles in the Obama administration. After the recent arrest of Ian Roberts, the director of Des Moines Public Schools, […]
Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson urges the Education Department to look into an Iowa high school after it observes ‘Bisexual Plus Awareness Week’
Controversy Over School Announcement on Bisexual Awareness Republican Representative Ashley Hinson recently sparked some considerable debate after she commemorated “Bisexual Awareness Week” on a student-run television program at her 14-year-old son’s Iowa high school. On Friday, Hinson sent a letter to Linda McMahon at the Education Office, calling for an investigation into Linn-Mar High School […]