The Latest Breaking News from Des Moines

Des Moines revokes education license of school superintendent arrested by Ice

Ian Roberts was superintendent of Des Moines public schools, the largest school district in the state

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2025

Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days after he was detained on accusations that he was living and working in the country illegally

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Officials have put the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on administrative leave a day after federal immigration agents arrested him because they said he was in the country illegally

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025

Des Moines school board chair Norris enters Iowa Senate race - Roll Call

Des Moines school board chair Jackie Norris on Tuesday launched her bid for Senate in Iowa, seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.

Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025

Suspect arrested after leaving explosive devices on an Iowa golf course, cops say

Michael Valento, 41, of Des Moines, Iowa, was arrested in connection to explosive devices found at a golf course

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Trump Reiterates His Promise To Protect Farm and Hospitality Workers From 'Pretty Vicious' Deportation

The president is torn between the economic concerns of his supporters and the demands of immigration hardliners.

Reason · Jul 8, 2025

Near-record nitrate levels in Des Moines, Iowa-area rivers threaten drinking water

Local officials are warning more than half a million Iowans in the state's capital city and suburbs that near-record level of pollutants in its rivers could make drinking water dangerous if immediate steps are not taken to reduce demand

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Cory Sandhagen's Next Fight: Should the "Sandman" be next for a title shot?

Cory Sandhagen dominated former champ Deiveson Figueiredo with a second-round TKO at UFC Des Moines, positioning himself for a bantamweight title shot.

The Sports Daily · May 5, 2025

Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos Scrapped from UFC Des Moines

UFC Des Moines loses Tafa vs. Tokkos after both fighters suffer injuries. Bout to be rescheduled; event continues with 12 fights.

The Sports Daily · Apr 30, 2025

How to Watch UFC Des Moines: Date, Time, Fight Card

Learn everything you need to know about UFC Des Moines: Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo, including fight card, date, time, and location.

The Sports Daily · Apr 28, 2025