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ICE detains leader of Iowa’s largest school district, calls him alien
Iowa Department of Education earns $43 million multi-year federal grant to support high-quality public charter schools

Iowa Department of Education earns $43 million multi-year federal grant to support high-quality public charter schools

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced the state was awarded a multi-year competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Education totaling more than $43 million over five years to support the success of high-quality...

Owner:  American Government
New Work-Based Learning Webinar on October 7: Growing High School Internship Programs

New Work-Based Learning Webinar on October 7: Growing High School Internship Programs

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) webinar series continues next week to showcase and share information about successful high school internship programs! Join Iowa Workforce Development’s state partners, employers, and educators on Tuesday, October 7,...

Owner:  American Government
GEAR UP Iowa helps students in Clinton unwrap their future

GEAR UP Iowa helps students in Clinton unwrap their future

When students at Clinton High School were handed bananas with their lunch this week, they were receiving more than a healthy snack. Each banana had a motivational or informative message written on the peel to highlight upcoming opportunities to...

Owner:  American Government
Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

The 2025 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is fast approaching! During this year’s event, global STEM ambassador Jay Flores will deliver an engaging keynote address entitled...

Owner:  American Government
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Des Moines School Board claims it was deceived by Ian Roberts. What to know

Des Moines School Board claims it was deceived by Ian Roberts. What to know

The school board has faced backlash as new information emerges about embattled former superintendent Ian Roberts. DES MOINES, Iowa — Members of the Des Moines School Board have faced flak in the wake of controversies stemming from former Des...

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

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

Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, demands the resignation of a school board chair on 'America Reports' as its superintendent resigns amid an immigration scandal. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Iowa congresswoman called for "radical...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Former Des Moines superintendent faces federal gun charge

Former Des Moines superintendent faces federal gun charge

WOODBURY, Iowa (KWQC) - The former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent is facing a federal firearms charge. Ian Roberts was in federal court Thursday facing charges of being an illegal immigrant in possession of firearms, according to a media...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Iowahawkblog’s Hilarious Take on Des Moines’ Superintendent Scandal: A Modern Music Man Grift
State Senator urges Iowa Board of Education to take over Des Moines Public Schools

State Senator urges Iowa Board of Education to take over Des Moines Public Schools

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa State Senator Dave Sires is urging the state’s Board of Education to consider taking over Des Moines Public Schools due to growing concerns over its employment practices. State Senator Sires said that this...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Watch live at 8 a.m. Friday: Des Moines Board of Education holding special meeting Friday morning

Watch live at 8 a.m. Friday: Des Moines Board of Education holding special meeting Friday morning

EIGHT NEWS STARTS WITH BREAKING NEWS. WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS. DOCTOR IAN ROBERTS IS NOW FACING A FEDERAL CHARGE IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA. THE FORMER DES MOINES SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT IS CHARGED WITH POSSESSING A FIREARM AS AN...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Iowa State football has four more players out in latest injury report
Iowa Superintendent Detained By ICE Hired Despite Falsified Morgan State Doctorate, Report Reveals
Former Des Moines Iowa Public Schools Superintendent and Illegal Alien Fugitive Taken Into DOJ Custody

Former Des Moines Iowa Public Schools Superintendent and Illegal Alien Fugitive Taken Into DOJ Custody

The Justice Department took former Des Moines, Iowa, Public Schools Superintendent who was illegally living in the US as an ICE fugitive into custody on Thursday. ICE agents last Friday arrested the Superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, Public...

Owner:  Jim Hoft
Iowa Republicans are focusing on practical solutions to rural healthcare, not partisan fearmongering
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