ICE Arrest of Des Moines Superintendent Prompts Protests and Investigations
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent. Authorities say the superintendent, originally from Guyana, was in the United States without legal status and had a final order of removal. The...
Construction worker dies following accident at Van Meter school
VAN METER, Iowa — A construction worker died after being injured at the Van Meter School District campus on Tuesday. According to an email from the district sent to Van Meter staff and families, on Tuesday afternoon a construction worker was involved in an accident at the school campus and was transported to a local...
Firefighters battle house fire in Ames Tuesday afternoon
AMES, Iowa — Firefighters battled a house fire in Ames on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Ames Fire Department, at around 4:42 p.m. firefighters responded to a report of a house fire near the intersection of Tripp Street and South Franklin Avenue. As firefighters arrived on scene, they spotted heavy smoke coming...
Des Moines chase ends in arrest of kidnapping suspect, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines chase Tuesday afternoon resulted in the arrest of a kidnapping suspect police say. According to the Des Moines Police Department, just before 3:30 p.m. officers observed a reported stolen vehicle near the intersection of MLK, Jr. Parkway and Douglas Avenue. The officers attempted a...
Iowa High School, Community Mourns Loss of Senior Cheerleader
Lucy Sytsma, a senior at Carlisle High School, passed away Monday
Des Moines seeks input about a crash-heavy stretch of University Avenue
The city of Des Moines has launched a survey to identify the factors that should be considered for safety improvements along a two-mile stretch of University Avenue. Why it matters: It is one of the metro's busiest and most dangerous traffic corridors, with several schools and hospitals along the route.
Art foundation bringing augmented reality mural to downtown Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new hyper-realistic mural with an augmented reality surprise will soon adorn the side of a parking garage in downtown Des Moines. Through a partnership between the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Principal Financial Group, Dutch artist Leon Keer will paint the more than...
ICE arrests superintendent of red state’s largest school district
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrested a popular and well-liked Iowa school superintendent as part of a targeted enforcement operation. Though Dr. Ian Roberts, 54, had for the past two years been leading about 30,000 students and 5,000 employees in Des Moines Public Schools — Iowa’s largest school...
Two Quad Cities Schools Rank Among Iowa’s Best High Schools
Those rankings take into account seven weighted factors, including academics, diversity, teachers, college prep, clubs, health and safety, and sports.
Ankeny Chamber Of Commerce Sues Former CEO
(Ankeny, IA) — The Ankeny Chamber of Commerce is suing its former CEO. The group recently announced the lawsuit against Melisa Cox, who pleaded guilty to four felonies in April related to accusations of stealing more than 250-thousand dollars between 2023 and 2024. An internal audit and police investigation found she...
