Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
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🎓 Education
The state board of educational examiners revoked Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts' license because he no longer possesses legal presence in the United States following his ICE arrest on Friday+ a letter was sent to his home address by the board.
The Des Moines School Board had placed Roberts on paid leave and he is held in Woodbury County jail in Sioux City+ NAACP leaders have urged federal and state officials to ensure due process in his case.
Des Moines School Board will hold a special session on Monday at 4:45 p.m. at Central Campus to act after ICE detained Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts last Friday and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked his license.
The board had placed him on paid administrative leave and now will move him to unpaid administrative leave retroactive to the BOEE decision as required by law—ensuring clear action in response to new information.
🌲 Environment
Iowa DNR veterinarian Rachel Ruden has been studying a viral fungal pathogen that affects Iowa rattlesnakes—she takes skin swabs to understand its impact on these fragmented snake populations.
The study shows that in some areas, the snakes are doing okay despite long-term habitat loss.
🏛️ Government
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is calling for a federal investigation into TV segments about Bisexual Plus Awareness Week broadcast at Linn-Mar high school where her 14-year-old son studies—she says it encroaches on parental rights.
School officials stated that parents had been notified before similar segments and said they will notify families in advance for any future sensitive content.
🏈 Sports
Enrique Uvalle, a two-time Golden Glove champion, founded EMU Azteca Boxing Club on Des Moines' east side to offer a safe space for all fighters—drawing on his own experience with bullying and financial challenges to build a community of family.
He said the gym welcomes members of every skill level—helping both youth and adults learn life lessons through boxing.
🎉 West Des Moines Events
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RC Coffee Networking
9-10 a.m. — Smokey Row Coffee — Free entry — Gather for a cup of coffee and connect with fellow remodelers.
Agile + DevOpsDays Des Moines 2025
8 AM – 4 PM — Community Choice Convention Center — Pricing not specified — Explore innovative ideas and collaborate with industry professionals at this tech-focused conference.
Annual Fall Tailgate at Serve Credit Union
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — The Shop DSM - Event Center — Free lunch — Enjoy a delicious meal and meet local vendors at the credit union's annual gathering.
Dog Day Guided Tour at Pappajohn Sculpture Park
11 a.m. — Pappajohn Sculpture Park — Free entry — Celebrate National Walk Your Dog Week with a guided tour exploring art and sculptures in the company of your furry friend.
Surety Hotel Autumnal Artisan Market
1-5 p.m. — Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection — Mini portrait sessions available for $50 — Explore a curated artisan market featuring 15 local makers and enjoy live music with specialty cocktails.
Weekly Art Nights with Art is Rad
6-8 p.m. — Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — $10 per artist — Unleash your creativity with hands-on art activities suitable for all ages and skill levels.
80's Name That Tune Trivia
7-9 p.m. — Bix & Co. — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the best and worst music from the 80's in a fun trivia night.
Headshot Happy Hour
5-7 p.m. — Centro — Free entry — Connect with peers and capture a fresh headshot while supporting local women in crisis.
Michael Blaustein Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Place — Tickets start at $34 — Experience the quickest rising star in stand-up with viral comedy clips and a top podcast.
Snippets: A Writers' Workshop for Short Works
10-11 a.m. — Des Moines Public Library - Central Library — Registration required — Engage in a workshop reading and discussing short literary works with fellow writers.
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