Iowa is abuzz with the news about the arrest of Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was taken into custody after fleeing from immigration agents and was found with a loaded handgun, $3,000 in cash, and a fixed-blade hunting knife. ICE claims Roberts is an undocumented immigrant with a prior removal order, while school officials argue they were unaware of his immigration status. This incident has sparked controversy and protests in the community.¹
Additionally, a recent poll suggests Iowa might lean towards Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election, contrary to expectations, with abortion rights being a key issue.²
