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Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE in September 2025 for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing firearms, leading to his resignation and ongoing investigations into his hiring and background.
The Des Moines Public Schools plan to take legal action against a consulting firm for failing to properly vet superintendent Ian Roberts, who was detained by ICE for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing firearms, after his resignation and the district's discovery of his immigration issues.
Ian Roberts, superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, plans to resign following his arrest by ICE for living and working illegally in the U.S., amid an investigation into the district's hiring practices and broader concerns about diversity and inclusion policies.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has launched an investigation into Des Moines Public Schools to determine if its race-based employment practices, including affirmative action and diversity initiatives, violate federal anti-discrimination laws, with officials emphasizing the need for merit-based hiring.
Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, had his license revoked by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners after being detained by ICE for immigration issues, including lacking legal presence in the U.S. and previous criminal charges, leading to his administrative leave and replacement as interim superintendent.
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE for being in the US illegally and possessing a firearm, sparking community protests and raising concerns about immigration enforcement and community safety.
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE due to being in the country illegally from Guyana, possessing a final order of removal, and found with a loaded handgun, a hunting knife, and cash. Roberts, who joined the district in 2023 and has a 20-year educational background, is currently under investigation, with the school district uncertain about next steps.
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE agents, prompting the district to appoint interim superintendent Matt Smith as they await further information. Roberts, born in Guyana and raised in Brooklyn, has not been confirmed for the reasons behind his detention.
The Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, Dr. Ian Roberts, was detained by ICE, leading the district to appoint Associate Superintendent Matt Smith as interim superintendent while they await further updates. The reasons for the detention are unknown, and the district is focused on maintaining educational stability.
Ann Mincks, an English Language Learner teacher at Des Moines Public Schools, has been named the 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Mincks, who comes from a family of educators, was recognized for her dedication to her students and her commitment to their success. She works with students new to Des Moines and the United States, teaching them English and helping them prepare for life outside of school. Governor Kim Reynolds praised Mincks for her use of evidence-based literacy practices and her impact on students' reading abilities.