Ian Roberts in Podcasts

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Superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, responsible for overseeing the school district in Des Moines, Iowa

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Kenty - Paul Kent NRL Podcast

Kane Evans Speaks Out, Origin Gamble & Folau Bombshell

Ian Roberts came out as a gay man 32 years ago, and nobody has come out in rugby league since.

NPR News Now

NPR News: 05-30-2026 12AM EDT

Roberts is originally from Guyana and served as superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools for more than two years.

NPR News Now

NPR News: 05-30-2026 12AM EDT

Iowa Public Radio's Isabella Liu reports Ian Roberts was arrested by ICE last September.