Ian Roberts, the first Black superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was a popular leader with a dynamic personality who inspired teachers, staff and students, especially students of color.

This editorial by Lucas Grundmeier represents the views of the Register's editorial board. The Des Moines school district has washed its hands of former superintendent Ian Roberts, but it’s an ...

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he lied on employment forms to conceal his immigration status and illegally possessed multiple ...

Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been indicted on two federal charges, including a new count for making a false statement for employment, court records show. Roberts was ...

CLOSE UP. MORE FALLOUT AFTER THE SHOCKING ARREST OF DES MOINES FORMER SUPERINTENDENT. WE’RE HEARTBROKEN. WE’RE SAD. WE’RE SURPRISED. NEW FEDERAL GUN CHARGES THIS WEEK. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN FLUX. AND ...

The Millcreek Township School Board praised Ian Roberts when he was hired in 2020 to lead the second-largest public school system in Erie County and one of the largest in northwestern Pennsylvania.