Former Olympian Ian Roberts: Des Moines School Superintendent Arrested by ICE for Immigration Violations

Sep 28, 2025 03:05 pm CST

Ian Roberts, the first Black superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools and former Olympian, was arrested by ICE officials for working without authorization in the US. With a distinguished career in education spanning over 20 years and athletic achievements including competing in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Roberts now faces serious immigration charges after allegedly attempting to flee from ICE agents during a traffic stop.