Former Superintendent Ian Roberts had been under the impression from a prior attorney that his immigration case was “resolved successfully,” said attorney Alfredo Parrish.
116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Former Superintendent Ian Roberts had been under the impression from a prior attorney that his immigration case was “resolved successfully,” said attorney Alfredo Parrish.
Linn-Mar Community School District says it will improve communication with parents after student-led announcements prompted a federal investigation request from U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson. LGBTQ advocacy groups defended the students’ right to free speech, citing state and federal protections for student journalism and warning that political attacks harm LGBTQ youth.
A former Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control shelter manager is suing the city for alleged wrongful termination after she reported issues at the city-run shelter to state officials.
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernt’s annual Roast and Ride event features a motorcycle ride — the proceeds from which benefit an Iowa veterans-related charity — and a hog roast and rally.
A state educational licensing board has revoked the license of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts following his arrest by federal immigration officers last week.
This feature at Pinicon Ridge Park in Linn County is one of a growing number in Iowa meant to assist in aquatic migration.
Also in this week’s Government Notes, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors will continue evaluating its need for juvenile detention beds
Several dozen Sioux City area residents showed up to the Woodbury County Law Enforcement Center on Saturday afternoon to show support for Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, who was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and is being held in the jail.
Johnson County is in the process of examining housing needs in its growing non-metro area that consultants estimate will need about 950 housing units over the next 10 years to keep up with growth and demand.
In her first extended statement since Friday’s arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Saturday called the incident “shocking“ and said, ”We must enforce the law every time to protect our families and our future.“
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights threatened this week to withhold millions in funding from the Cedar Rapids Community School District unless it severed partnerships and disbanded initiatives aimed at promoting equity for students and staff of color.
Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is urging a federal investigation into Linn-Mar High School after student announcements marked “Bisexual Plus Awareness Week.” The district says it is reviewing the segment on student-run television programming.
Get a daily update of what's happening in the Iowa Legislature
Daily Newsletters