The Des Moines school district is grappling with the fallout from the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts by ICE, who has a troubling criminal history including drug convictions and weapons charges that were revealed during the detention. The community is stunned as Roberts, once a revered leader, has been exposed for allegedly fabricating his educational credentials and misrepresenting his background. Legal actions are underway against the consulting firm that vetted him, and the school board faces criticism for their oversight. Protests erupted in response to his arrest, with many struggling to reconcile the charismatic figure they knew with the criminal allegations now surfacing. As investigations continue, questions arise about how such a candidate could have been hired and the implications of his illegal immigration status.