Des Moines Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts’ License Revoked Amid ICE Detention
Des Moines Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts’ License Revoked Amid ICE Detention The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has officially revoked the license of Dr. Ian Roberts, Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, just days after he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The decision, effective September 28th, 2025, cites Dr. Roberts’ lack of legal presence in the United States, rendering him unable to hold an Iowa-issued educational license. The Iowa Department of Education provided the formal notification letter…