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October 10

Search firm behind illegal immigrant superintendent selection recruits top school leaders nationwide

The search firm that helped Iowa’s largest school district hire an illegal immigrant as a superintendent has placed hundreds of school leaders in districts across the country.

October 6

Des Moines school district sues firm behind hiring of illegal alien superintendent

An Iowa school district is suing the search firm that helped it hire a superintendent who was recently arrested on immigration and gun charges.

October 3

DHS reveals extensive criminal history of former Des Moines superintendent who was arrested, in US illegally

Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts lived in U.S. illegally and has decades-long record of drug and weapons crimes.

October 2

Iowa lawmaker blasts 'laughing stock' Des Moines school board over hiring of superintendent arrested by ICE

Rep. Ashley Hinson demands accountability from Des Moines Public Schools Chair Jackie Norris over the hiring of Ian Roberts, the former superintendent arrested by ICE.

October 2

Former Des Moines Schools superintendent taken into DOJ custody on federal firearms, immigration charges

Ian Roberts, who resigned as Des Moines Public Schools superintendent, was charged by federal prosecutors with illegal firearm possession while in the country illegally.

October 1

Iowa school board chair 'doesn't have an ounce of credibility left,' argues GOP rep

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, demands the resignation of a school board chair on 'America Reports' as its superintendent resigns amid an immigration scandal.

October 1

Des Moines Public School Board accepts superintendent's resignation after ICE arrest

Superintendent Ian Roberts resigns from Des Moines Public Schools following ICE arrest, revelations he lacked valid Iowa license and work authorization.

September 30

Iowa school superintendent resigns after ICE arrest rocks Des Moines district

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts is stepping down following an ICE arrest as the leader of Iowa's largest district lacked legal work status.

September 30

Top GOP senator steps up efforts to protect Republican majority in 2026 midterms

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton backs Representative Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open Senate seat as Republicans work to defend their 53-47 majority in 2026.

September 28

Ex Michelle Obama aide leads Des Moines school board's defense of superintendent arrested by ICE

Iowa Republicans launched a probe into the state's hiring practices after ICE arrested school superintendent Ian Roberts on Friday.