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 […]
Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts held by immigration authorities, Iowa school board verifies
Federal immigration agents have detained key administrators from Des Moines public schools, according to a statement released by the school board on Friday. Ian Roberts, the principal of Des Moines Public Schools, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents early Friday, as noted by School Board President Jackie Norris. A […]
Teen took 200 selfies in the glasses of an Iowa woman he is alleged to have tortured and strangled, according to prosecutors.
A teenage murder suspect reportedly took 200 selfies while wearing glasses belonging to a 20-year-old Iowa woman who had an intellectual disability. Dakota Van Patten, 19, is accused of murdering McKinley Lewisma. The incident, which took place around midnight on February 18, 2024, allegedly involved luring Lewisma’s ex-girlfriend, Melody Hoffman, according to an investigation by […]
Iowa senator requests an assessment of the economic effects of possible shutdown expenses.
Senate Republicans are currently seeking clarity on the financial implications of a potential partial government shutdown, as both GOP and Democratic leaders struggle to find common ground to prevent it. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa has reached out to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for a comprehensive report on how such shutdowns could affect federal […]
Iowa Teacher Dismissed for Posting ‘1 Nazi Down’ in Response to Charlie Kirk
Matthew Calgol, an art teacher at Oskaloosa High School in Iowa, was terminated after he reacted to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, with a social media post saying “1 Nazi Down.” The Oskaloosa School Board unanimously decided last week to dismiss Calgol for his incendiary comments online. Reports indicate that […]
Mistakes hurt Rutgers in difficult home defeat to Iowa
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers Reflects on Tough Loss Against Iowa Friday night’s 38-28 defeat against Iowa might stick in Rutgers’ memory as a self-inflicted loss. With a record crowd of 55,942 at Shi Stadium, the Scarlet Knights had a significant opportunity to shine under Greg Schiano, but they stumbled repeatedly. While holding a narrow 28-24 […]
Iowa County Risks $1 Million Daily Fine for Not Lowering Flags to Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk
Iowa Counties Face Fines for Not Lowering Flag in Honor of Charlie Kirk Counties in Iowa are reportedly at risk of incurring fines of $1 million daily for failing to lower the state flag to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, who was killed on Wednesday. In a social […]
Indiana’s leaders betrayed their own, Iowa needs to protect itself.
This past weekend, the lieutenant governor of Indiana made a controversial statement on social media, expressing his support for the importation of 40,000 Haitians to his state. However, when he realized that this might not sit well with his supporters, particularly Trump voters in Indiana, he quickly blocked comments and deleted the post. If he’s […]