Isabella Liu

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

Earlier, he pleaded guilty to lying about his citizenship for his job and having guns without legal status.

He wasn't authorized to work in the country when he was hired and was issued a removal order in 2024.

After serving his sentence, Roberts will likely be deported.

Al Smith is an attorney for Roberts.

Prosecutors initially asked for a prison term of a little over three years.

For NPR News, I'm Isabella Liu in Des Moines.

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

Earlier, he pleaded guilty to lying about his citizenship for his job and having guns without legal status.

He wasn't authorized to work in the country when he was hired and was issued a removal order in 2024.

After serving his sentence, Roberts will likely be deported.

Al Smith is an attorney for Roberts.

Prosecutors initially asked for a prison term of a little over three years.

For NPR News, I'm Isabella Liu in Des Moines.

Democrat Renee Hardman beat her Republican opponent by more than 40 percentage points.

Hardman's win also means Republicans are one seat short of a supermajority and will need Democratic support to approve the governor's appointees.

Hardman will represent part of West Des Moines where she serves on the city council.

She also leads a nonprofit, Lutheran Services in Iowa.

Hardman says running a successful campaign in the winter was a group effort.

The seat was formerly held by Democrat Claire Salsey, who died in October.