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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

‘No Iowan is safe’: Des Moines public schools superintendent arrested by ICE

School officials and immigrants’ rights groups are ‘outraged’ after arrest of Ian Roberts

The Independent UK

Des Moines, Iowa, public school leader detained by immigration agents, school board says

Federal immigration agents have detained the head administrator of Iowa’s capital city public schools

The Independent UK

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Ice detains superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district

Fellow educators express shock at detention of ‘beacon of light’ Ian Roberts as DHS claims he had ‘no work authorization’

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I’m a Real Estate Expert: My Predictions for the Hottest Housing Markets in the Midwest for 2026

Several metros are already attracting attention thanks to job growth, strong price-to-income ratios and large pipelines of new construction.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Des Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines

As part of its drive to cut federal spending, the Trump administration has paused over US$500 million of funds that had previously flowed annually to food banks across the U.S. It’s not the only policy change that could make it harder than it already is for many Americans to get…

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UFC on ESPN 67 adds Gaston Bolanos vs. Quang Le to Des Moines lineup

The UFC returns to Iowa for the first time since 2000.

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‘TUF 30’ winner Juliana Miller returns at UFC Des Moines vs. Ivana Petrovic

UFC Des Moines is now up to 14 fights. Check out the full lineup here.

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Reinier de Ridder shares surprising wish for Bo Nickal fight at UFC on ESPN 67

Reinier de Ridder welcomes Bo Nickal's wrestling and wants to see if he can "get his neck" at UFC Des Moines.

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Cory Sandhagen: ‘Masterful performance’ vs. Deiveson Figueiredo can set up UFC title shot

Cory Sandhagen sees a realistic path to challenge Merab Dvalishvili or Sean O'Malley for gold with a UFC Des Moines main event win.

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Bo Nickal vs. Reinier de Ridder: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Des Moines middleweight bout

Bo Nickal has opened up as a moderate favorite against his first ranked UFC opponent.

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Bo Nickal gets UFC-ranked opponent for Des Moines showdown

The upcoming UFC Fight Night in Des Moines, Iowa has a star-studded lineup thus far.

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UFC brings back Jeremy Stephens for Des Moines showdown vs. Mason Jones

The UFC reunion no one saw coming.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Azamat Bekoev vs. Ryan Loder heads to UFC Des Moines

Ten fights are now known for the UFC's return to Des Moines – the promotion's first event in Iowa since 2000.

The Independent UK

Celebrated artwork will be removed from an Iowa park as its creator ends fight to preserve the work

A nationally known outdoor artwork will be removed from a Des Moines park pond under a settlement

Metal Hammer

Watch rare, newly unearthed, footage of an unmasked Slipknot soundchecking for a hometown club show in 2000, plus footage of that wild Des Moines gig

A Slipknot fan account on Instagram posts rare footage of The Nine unmasked on New Year's Day 2000

The Independent UK

Heartbreaking photos show abandoned bulldog that was taped in a garbage bag and dumped near a railroad viaduct

Police are trying to find out who taped a bulldog inside a trash bag and abandoned him in Des Moines

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Top 10 Fun Facts About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, is an Iowa city that will hold you spellbound with its history and a surprising number of "Wait, what?" moments. From popular facts like Des Moines having the most extensive skywalk systems in the country to local staple news that the city lays claim to the first U.S.…

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