DES MOINES – The leader of the Des Moines Public School district has been detained by immigration officials. KCCI-TV reports Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE after police attempted to stop him. The Department of Homeland Security claims Roberts fled from a targeted operation Friday morning, and say he entered the United States in 1999 and received a removal order from a judge in 2024. The Des Moines School Board is holding a closed session today to discuss the arrest.

WAPELLO COUNTY – A multi-state theft investigation has resulted in an arrest in Wapello County. WHO-13 reports an investigation started in March and had coordinated law enforcement efforts across Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office identified 29-year-old Aaron Shane Keegal as the primary suspect, and he’s been in the Mahaska County Jail for unrelated charges since July. Police say all stolen property was recovered.

CORALVILLE – Automated license plate readers are coming to Coralville. KCRG-TV reports the flock cameras used in several other Iowa cities alerts police to wanted vehicles and other traffic issues. The measure passed on a 3-2 vote. There were concerns from citizens over privacy.