DMPS officials demand 'clarification around the citizenship' of Superintendent Ian Roberts

Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts' contract requires him to have a state-issued administrative license. State officials have revoked that license.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  EVENING DIGEST Sep 30, 2025 DMPS officials demand 'clarification around the citizenship' of Superintendent Ian Roberts » 'I think we're headed to a shutdown,' VP Vance warns as talks stall at White House » Des Moines shooting: 1 injured in shooting at homeless encampment, police say » Deadly Iowa hunting accident: 17-year-old shot, killed while hunting squirrels » What happens if a hurricane makes landfall while the government is shut down » President Trump announces ceasefire proposal to end Gaza conflict » Iowa high school football: First edition of IHSAA rankings » 'Everybody's family here': The East Side boxing club fostering connections through boxing » More than 99% of heart disease cases have a risk factor you can address before you get sick » What to know about the Gaza peace plan agreed to by Trump and Netanyahu » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Iowa weather: Unseasonable warmth continues this week » Today Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 88F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Don't sleep on these early October Prime Day deals. They're at their lowest price of the year » Get the Facts: How often do government shutdowns occur? » Dog 'drove' Ford Model T automobile in adorable retro find » We tested 68 walking shoes. Our favorites are on sale ahead of Prime Big Deals Day » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2025 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe