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Here is the preview for the Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor &amp; Nicolas Fierro on&nbsp;910 AM/107.5 FM KINA Salina for&nbsp;September 27:

- 4th annual Tescott Fire Department Ranch Rodeo

- Heartland Championship Wrestling

- VFW Post 1432 gun, knife and ammo show

All episodes are recorded and uploaded on the&nbsp;<a href="https://streamdb7web.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/index.cfm?CFID=05fb1ecb-7d68-4542-adb3-9b7c11d9b5e5&amp;CFTOKEN=0&amp;stationCallSign=KINA&amp;onDemandAutoStart=true&amp;p92136680=true&amp;relocateURL=true">910 AM and 107.5 FM KINA website</a>, under the 'KINA Saturday Mornings'&nbsp;tab.

Saturday Morning Show with Dave Foor & Nicolas Fierro preview, September 27

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.

Salina Post obituary policy (subject to change)

Salina Post understands the importance of honoring the deceased and welcomes all submissions of obituaries with a full summary of their life, survivors, services, website of the funeral home and a photo.

Salina Post accepts all obituaries&nbsp;free of charge&nbsp;and you can email all obituaries:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>&nbsp;and will be posted on the website within 24 business hours.

If you have an issue outside of business hours, if your obituary has not been published within 24 business hours, or if have any questions, please email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com">nicolas.fierro@eaglemedia.com</a>

You can also contact:&nbsp;(785) 656-9856&nbsp;during business hours.

Recent obituaries and service times

As the 2025 election season continues, the City of Salina has provided and developed resources for the community to make their voices heard, while observing city requirements.

The City of Salina is requiring community members to observe requirements of the Salina Municipal Code (SMC) and Kansas statutes, in the process of placing political signs.&nbsp;

Here are the requirements provided by the City of Salina, categorized by residential housing, nursing homes, commercial/industrial lots and roads:

- On private property – an unlimited number of signs may be placed, none may exceed 8 sq. ft. in area or 6 ft. in height.

- On public right-of-way adjacent to your property – an unlimited number of signs may be placed, none may exceed 8 sq. ft. in area or 6 ft. in height.

Apartment Complexes, Nursing Homes, Commercial/Industrial Lots

· On private property – up to two signs may be placed, each no more than 32 sq. ft. in area or 6 ft. in height. An unlimited number of signs, each having an area of 8 sq. ft. or less and a height of less than 6 ft., are allowed.

· On public right-of-way adjacent to your property – an unlimited number of signs may be placed, but none may exceed 8 sq. ft. in area or 6 ft. in height.

Signs placed in the public right-of-way may NOT:

- exceed 8 sq. ft. in area or 6’ in height.

- be placed in a clear sight triangle (14ft from corner or edge) for any intersection of public or private streets, alleys, or driveways. For more information on sight triangles, see Section 35-51 of the SMC.

- be placed in right-of-way abutting parks or recreational facilities.

- be placed on utility poles, street light poles, permanent sign poles or posts, benches, or trees.

State of Kansas KSA 25-2430 prohibits political activities (including signs) within 250 feet of the entrance to a polling place on Election Day and advance voting locations during the advance voting period.

To view polling places in and near Salina, and the areas that are within 250 feet of their entrances, please see the Political Signs and Electioneering Map found at <a href="https://www.salina-ks.gov/maps">https://www.salina-ks.gov/maps</a>.

The advance voting period for the 2025 general election is from October 15, 2025 to November 4, 2025.&nbsp;The only advance voting location for general elections is the Saline County Clerk’s office at 300 W Ash St.

City of Salina advises the public on observing requirements and statutes regarding political signs

The International Aerobatic Club (IAC) will once again bring the nation’s premier aerobatic pilots to the skies over Salina as the&nbsp;2025 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships&nbsp;take flight September 28 through October 3 at the Salina Regional Airport.

Spectators will witness world-class aerobatic competition as pilots from across the country for national titles in precision flying and breathtaking aerial maneuvers. The contest highlights not only the skill and discipline of the nation’s top aerobatic competitors but also Salina’s reputation as a hub for aviation excellence.

Spectator viewing will take place at&nbsp;Fossett Plaza, 2035 Beechcraft Road.

Salina has proudly hosted the U.S. Nationals since 2019, offering an ideal central location and world-class facilities for both pilots and fans.

“Hosting the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships once again is an honor for the Salina community,” said Salina Airport Authority Executive Director Pieter Miller. “This event draws aviation enthusiasts from across the country and puts Salina on the national stage.”

The Salina Airport Authority, local partners, and volunteers are excited to welcome competitors, judges, and visitors for an unforgettable week celebrating the precision and artistry of aerobatic flight.

The official contest schedule, including flight times, is posted on the IAC website at <a href="https://www.iac.org/nationals">https://www.iac.org/nationals</a>.

U.S. National Aerobatic Championships return to Salina

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Contempt of Court; Direct

NAME:&nbsp;Uebelher, Christopher Joseph

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Agg interfere w/ parental custody; Refuse to return

Saline County Jail Bookings, September 26

Salina Police are currently investigating multiple suspected gunshots that were fired at a neighborhood, north of town.

According to the Salina Police Department, on early Friday morning at around 1:00 am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of N. Penn regarding reports of multiple gunshots being fired.

Shortly after the report, officers arrived and did not find any evidence of damage or bullet casings. 

However, an unknown make/model, dark-colored vehicle was seen speeding southbound on N. Oakdale road, following the gunshots.

Investigation ensues after multiple gunshots fired in North Salina

<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 26 - September 28

MCPHERSON COUNTY—State officials are investigating an incident involving a patient transfer from&nbsp;Osawatomie State Hospital that occurred in McPherson County.

"An individual being transported from our facility on September 18, was involved in an incident on a public highway that temporarily halted traffic, according to a statement from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.

"The individual was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and has since been moved to another state facility." "We are cooperating with authorities and reviewing our transportation policies to ensure the safety of our patients and the public."

The state provided no further details due to privacy concerns.

State investigates incident during transfer of patient from psych hospital

Need a musical experience that’s out of this world?

How about a concert combining a multimedia exploration of the planets of the solar system, an evocative trip to the farthest reaches of space with the Voyager spacecraft, and a trio of epic themes from “Star Wars”?

The countdown is commencing to the opening concert of the Salina Symphony’s 70th anniversary season, “Beyond the Planets.” 

The concert will feature three diverse and (inter) stellar performances that Salina Symphony music director and conductor Yaniv Segal aptly describes as “a blast!”

The October 5 concert will begin with a performance of Gustav Holst’s majestic “The Planets” suite, featuring a specially commissioned visual spacescape designed and created by world-renowned projection designer Camilla Tassi that will include Salina-based images from the Boom! Salina Street Art &amp; Mural Festival.

This epic piece will be followed by contemporary composer Daniel Slatkin’s evocative “Voyager 130,” which will transport listeners to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and beyond.

The concert will conclude with a trio of thrilling themes from film composer John Williams’ classic scores for “Star Wars,” which includes the “Imperial March,” “Duel of the Fates” and the iconic main theme.

Vocal accompaniment will be provided by the Kansas Wesleyan University Philharmonic Choir and select ensembles from Salina Central High School, Salina South High School, and Southeast of Saline High School.

“Enhanced by striking visual elements, this performance invites audiences to explore the intersection of classical music, outer space and cinematic storytelling on a truly cosmic scale,” Segal said.

“Beyond the Planets” lifts off at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 5 at the Stiefel Theatre&nbsp;(151 S. Santa Fe).

The concert is sponsored by Vortex Companies and funded in part by the Horizons Grant Program of the Salina Arts and Humanities Foundation. Funding is provided by Horizons, a private donor group.

Holst’s “The Planets” was the composer’s attempt to understand the astrological significance of the planets of our solar system, portraying the planets as individual “characters.”

For example, Jupiter brings a ceremonial kind of rejoicing associated with religious or national festivities. Saturn presents a vision of fulfillment. Mars expresses the emotional state of being at war.

“The piece could almost be called ‘The Gods,’” Segal said. “Holst was influenced by the Roman names of Gods and the descriptions of these Gods. The movements are not in the order of how the planets appear in the solar system but arranged by theme.”

Segal said, “The Planets” is “a really big piece that takes a capable orchestra.”

Holtz’s epic composition will be enhanced by the ethereal projection design of Tassi, a New York City-based artist, performer and lecturer who previously has created more than 100 visual programs to accompany operas, concert and theater pieces throughout the world.

As Tassi, a native of Florence, Italy, explained, “After moving to the U.S., I studied computer science and music. It’s at the intersection of technology and live performance that I fell in love with projection design and storytelling (plays, operas, musicals, dance and everything in between).”

Segal has experienced Tassi’s projection creations in previous productions and said the scope and scale of her work is stunning.

“She’ll design the majority on computer, designing it for the space and for that occasion,” he said. “I’m grateful to the Stiefel Theatre for giving her the time to design onsite for our performance of ‘The Planets.’”

Primarily a film and television composer and conductor, Daniel Slatkin periodically writes pieces for the concert hall, which includes his 2022 piece “Voyager 130.”

“It stretches my imagination and leads me in directions I may never explore in a visual medium,” Slatkin wrote in his program notes.

Slatkin said he was inspired to write “Voyager 130” by Beethoven’s string quartet No. 13. Upon further investigation of Beethoven’s work, Slatkin discovered that a recording of its

fifth movement, also known as the Cavatina, was included on the “Golden Record,” a disc featuring the “sounds of earth” that were placed aboard both Voyager spacecrafts.

“The spark hit me immediately, and I decided to write a piece that tells the story of Voyager’s journey through space, with the Cavatina providing thematic material,” Slatkin wrote.

Segal said Slatkin’s piece tells the story of the Voyager’s lift-off and journey through the farthest reaches of space in hopes of searching for and finding other life forms in the galaxy.

“This is quite a delightful and beautiful piece,” Segal said. “Some film composers find it difficult to navigate the orchestral world, but (Slatkin) doesn’t need film to tell a compelling story through music.”

The Salina Symphony’s 70th anniversary season, “Infinite Horizons,” will also feature the following mainstage programs:

- Sunday,&nbsp;November 9 -- “Fireworks,” featuring trombone soloist Dan Hinman performing “Hojarasca for Trombone and Orchestra” by Carolina Calvache, and Ravel’s epic “Bolero.”

- Saturday, December 13 - Sunday, December 14 -- “Christmas Festival,” a holiday tradition featuring guest conductor and vocalist Andrew Lipke and performances by the Iron Street Dance Company, Tamara Howe’s School of Dance, Salina Chorale, Kansas Wesleyan University Chorale and Salina Symphony Youth Choir.

- Sunday, January 25, 2026 -- “American Songs,” celebrating 250 years of the American spirit with vocalist Samantha Rose Williams.

- Sunday, March 8, 2026 -- “An Afternoon of Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein,” a celebration of classic songs from musicals such as “Oklahoma,” “The King and I,” “South Pacific,” “Carousel” and “The Sound of Music,” featuring soprano Janie Brokenicky, baritone Andrew Horton and the KWU Chorale and high school select ensembles.

- Sunday, May 3, 2026 -- “Beethoven 9” the season’s grand finale will feature a complete performance of Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Ninth Symphony, featuring four professional soloists, the KWU Philharmonic Choir and Salina Chorale.

Tickets for “Beyond the Planets” are $42 and $45 for adults and $25 for students and may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre box office, by calling (785) 827-1998 or online at <a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.

For more information, contact Salina Symphony executive director Adrienne Allen at (785) 823-8309 or <a href="http://salinasymphony.org">salinasymphony.org</a>.

Salina Symphony hypes up opening of 70th anniversary season "Beyond the Planets": Tickets available now

DELPHOS - A new business arrives in Delphos as Audio Video Innovations (AVI) opens up a new technical academy and corporate office in the renovated Delphos school building.&nbsp;

AVI originally started in 1994, located in Fort Myers, FL. They provide classes and instructional material for technical classes ranging from video editing to diesel engines.

"We thought, the middle of the country is where we need to have our operations,'" Vince Manship said. "And I said, really you need to be in Delphos."

Vince Manship is the Director of Operations for the AVI Technical Academy. He lived in Delphos periodically since 1994, moving occasionally for work, but always coming back to the small farm town. When AVI announced that they were looking to move, he proposed Delphos, eventually purchasing the Delphos school building. The building set empty for 16 years before AVI renovated it.&nbsp;

"It says a lot about Delphos, the fact that it sat here empty and unlocked for 16 years and it wasn't hardly vandalized...so this place is in amazing shape," Manship commented.

AVI celebrated its grand opening during the local Delfest, a city wide celebration held in early August. President and Owner of AVI, Paul Lowers, and Vice President, Katie Malone attended the grand opening, and community members were allowed to tour the facilities and see the new business in their town.

While benefiting from the move to Delphos, one of the current setbacks is the lack of local businesses in town. Delphos has no hotels, restaurants or shops. The local gas station is the closest AVI has to a local vendor. The academy however, is currently in partnership with a hotel in Salina, which houses guests for them. In the future, Manship hopes to make something in Delphos, which could make it a destination spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Manship is no stranger to creating business in Delphos. Previously, he owned a restaurant on the city square. Being one of the most successful businesses in Delphos at the time, he only sold the property when he moved away for a job. Today, he now owns the property again and is deciding what to do with it to benefit Delphos and AVI.

"The school has been a good thing for Delphos," Jimmy Klein said. "It brought life back into a building that was nonexistent."

Jimmy Klein is the owner of Klein Oil, the sole gas station and mechanic shop in Delphos. Having run the store for decades, Klein knows how to run a store in a small town.

"It's been a real blessing for us to have something in Delphos that brings different people in for that," Klein stated.

Klein elaborated on how he and AVI work together to build each other's businesses, "Actually, I've been up there and asked them questions. I don't do technical work...And they've supported me on tires and things that they don't specialize in...It's good business for me."

AVI will continue to grow and support the community. On October 1, a new Prometric test center will open to any ASE credited tests. 

The Delphos Fireman's Ball will be held October 18, in the gymnasium inside AVI Technical Academy. Another local business, Schwartz Farms, will provide pork for the dinner at the event.&nbsp;

For more information on AVI click <a href="https://aviondemand.com/">here</a>.

Training academy moves corporate office to Delphos

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weathe</a>

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 24 - September 26

As Tuesday morning's showers continue throughout Central Kansas,&nbsp; flooding remains a possibility.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) the severity remains low for these scattered showers and storms throughout the region on Tuesday. However, heavy rainfall amounts and flooding are a possibility.&nbsp;

Please stay alert on the roadways and be safe while driving.

Flooding remains possible with Tuesday morning's showers 

The US National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita forecasts severe thunderstorms are expected to develop after midnight tonight and continue into Tuesday morning across Central Kansas.

According to NWS Wichita, these storms are likely to produce high rainfall rates, which may lead to flooding. Storms are expected to move in from the west after midnights, with most locations in Saline County after 3:00 am. The heaviest rainfall is likely between 4:00 am and noon Tuesday.

Saline County Emergency Management stated there is slightly lower confidence on how large hailstones may get, but the confidence is in the heavy rainfall and flooding potential has been increasing.

Severe storms with heavy rainfall amounts expected after midnight in Central Kansas

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 22 - September 24

Scattered storms are possible to develop this evening across Central Kansas.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), these storms have a chance of occurring late tonight with stronger storms capable of producing hail up to quarter size. However, the severity is marginal and chances are low throughout the region.

Scattered storms possible to occur late tonight in Central Kansas

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 19 - September 21

Showers and thunderstorms expected to continue today and into Thursday throughout the Central Kansas region.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms have impacted central and north-central Kansas this morning. Locally heavy rainfall will be the primary hazard. However, activity should tend to gradually dissipate as the morning progresses.

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible after 4:00 pm today, mainly along the west of Flint Hills.&nbsp;

These showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into Thursday.

Showers and thunderstorms expected to continue into Thursday, heavy rainfall anticipated

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 17 - September 19

Three day weather forecast Salina, September 15 - September 17

WYANDOTTE COUNTY—&nbsp;A 24-year-old man has has been charged by the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office with first-degree felony murder in the 2018 Cold Case shooting death of 20-year-old KC Gillespie of Edwardsville, Kansas, according to police.

On March 11 of 2018, police responded&nbsp;to a fatal traffic crash in the parking lot of the Forest Glen Estates Apartments,&nbsp;511 N 64 St, Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release.

First responders found Gillespie dead from a gunshot wound inside a white SUV that crashed into a tree.

Gillespie is survived by his fiancee and a 2-year-old daughter, according to his obituary.

Carter is being held in the Moberly, Missouri, Correctional Center,&nbsp; serving a 15-year sentence the 2022 shooting death of 24-year-old Cardell Crawford in the Westport Entertainment District.

Suspect charged in cold case murder of Kansas man

RUSSELL COUNTY—A Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper foound trashed dumped on Interstate 70 by Gorham in Russell County on Friday, according to a social media report from Trooper Tod.

"If you see someone using our state as a dumpster, we would love a call at *47. A tag and vehicle description would be much appreciated."

KHP: Don't use our state as a trash dumpster

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) —On Friday, President Trump and his granddaughter were front and center at the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/ryder-cup">Ryder Cup</a>&nbsp;at Bethpage Black — welcomed to the first day of competition.

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said he’s “deeply honored” that Trump will be there to cheer on his squad. European captain Luke Donald said the president’s attendance “just shows how big the Ryder Cup is,” calling it a “mark of respect,” even if he’s rooting for the other side.

The president took up position between the 1st tee and the 18th hole, near the bottom of the grandstand.

Four fighter jets flew over as a firefighter sang the National Anthem.

For Trump, an avid golfer, his Ryder Cup trip will be the culmination of a remarkable turnaround in his relationship with the sport — and in the sport’s relationship with him.

Next year,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-doral-pga-tour-2026-signature-events-626c82e73363cad355156b82adbf0cfa">the Blue Monster course at his Doral resort near Miami will return to the PGA Tour schedule</a>&nbsp;for the first time in a decade. Trump’s courses in Scotland and Ireland have or are slated to host European tour events. And, since his return to office in January, he hosted Tiger Woods, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and the head of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in an unsuccessful attempt to fix golf’s PGA Tour-LIV Golf schism.

Three Trump-owned courses have hosted LIV events.

“I’m deeply honored that the president of the United States is going to come support our team at the Ryder Cup,” Bradley said. “I think anytime you can be around a current president is a pretty phenomenal thing, but when you’re representing your country at a place like Bethpage Black in New York, having the president there to support you is something that is just absolutely incredible. I’m really grateful to him for doing that for us.”

The feeling seems mutual. In a Truth Social post last month announcing his tournament visit, Trump praised Bradley as “an AMAZING guy” and said “It will be a great Ryder Cup.”

In addition, Trump is close with several U.S. players, including Sam Burns, Bryson DeChambeau and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler. Last year, Trump appeared on DeChambeau’s “Can I Break 50?” YouTube series, racking up more than 16 million views. Scheffler, who also has played golf with Trump, said he’ll sometimes get a congratulatory call or text from him after a win.

“He just loves the game of golf, and he’s one of those guys when you’re around him, he does such a good job of, like, feeding confidence into everybody around him,” Scheffler said.

🎥 Trump at Ryder Cup included chat with a golfer from Kansas

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested the leader of Iowa’s largest school district Friday in a targeted enforcement action that shocked students and educators.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement called Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts a “criminal alien,” saying he was in the country illegally and had no work authorization. Roberts, who is from Guyana in South America, was considered an ICE fugitive because he was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024, the agency said.

ICE said that it targeted Roberts for arrest by initiating a traffic stop on Friday while he was driving in his school-issued vehicle. Roberts identified himself and then fled, the agency said.

Officers later discovered his vehicle abandoned near a wooded area, and the Iowa State Patrol was called to help find Roberts, who was soon taken into ICE custody. It is unclear where Roberts was being held Friday afternoon.

Roberts, who has described himself as a longtime gun owner and hunter, was in possession of a loaded handgun, $3,000 cash and a fixed blade hunting knife when arrested, ICE said.

“This should be a wake-up call for our communities to the great work that our officers are doing every day to remove public safety threats,” ICE enforcement and removal operations regional official Sam Olson said in a statement. “How this illegal alien was hired without work authorization, a final order of removal, and a prior weapons charge is beyond comprehension and should alarm the parents of that school district.”

Leaders of the Des Moines district said that they were unaware of details of his immigration status and still gathering information about the situation, which they called legally complex. They described Roberts as a dynamic leader who connected with students of all backgrounds.

A longtime leader at school districts across the nation, the 54-year-old began his term as superintendent of Des Moines schools in July 2023. In that position, he oversaw a district that serves more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 employees.

Des Moines school board chairwoman Jackie Norris said a state board had granted Roberts a license to serve as superintendent in 2023 and that the district has been unable to verify ICE’s claims about his immigration status. She said that Roberts had been an “integral part of the community” since his arrival.

In a joint statement, the presidents of unions representing teachers and other school employees in Des Moines and across the state said they were shocked by Roberts’ detention. They said he had been a “tremendous advocate for students, families, staff, and the community.”

“His leadership and compassion for all students, regardless of background, identity, or family origin, are a beacon of light in one of the state’s most diverse school districts,” said the statement by Iowa State Education Association President Joshua Brown and Des Moines Education Association President Anne Cross. “It is a dark and unsettling time in our country. This incident has created tremendous fear for DMPS students, families, and staff.”

Phil Roeder, the district’s spokesperson, said he was supposed to meet Roberts at a school event Friday morning but Roberts sent a text saying he could not make it. Roeder said he got a video call from Roberts soon after and watched officials detain him.

Before coming to Iowa, Roberts had previously worked as superintendent of the Millcreek Township School District in Pennsylvania.

Roberts is the son of immigrant parents from Guyana

A biography for Roberts listed on the district’s website says he was born to immigrant parents from Guyana and spent much of his childhood in Brooklyn, New York.

Coppin State University’s website features an alumni profile of Roberts, who graduated from the school in Baltimore in 1998. In it, Roberts said his father immigrated to the United States in the 1980s, and his mother immigrated in the early 2000s.

ICE said that Roberts entered the U.S. on a student visa in 1999. The next year, he competed for Guyana in the Olympics in track and field.

Matt Smith, a Des Moines schools official who was appointed Friday to serve as interim superintendent, said members of the community felt “sad, outraged and helpless” after learning of Roberts’ detention.

ICE pointed to a prior weapons charge for Roberts but provided no details.

Court records in Pennsylvania show that Roberts pleaded guilty in January 2022 to a minor infraction for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and was fined $100 plus court costs. The case stemmed from a citation in Erie County issued the prior month by a Pennsylvania Game Commission officer, who stopped Roberts as he was finishing a day of deer hunting on state lands.

Roberts said at the time he was a longtime licensed hunter and gun owner, and that he left his hunting rifle on the seat of his vehicle in plain view to ensure the officer did not feel threatened during their interaction. He said that he was shocked when the officer cited him for doing so, but that he pleaded guilty to avoid any distraction. He questioned whether his dark skin may have played a role in the case.

“I may not appear to be the ‘type of man’ who would enjoy deer season in Pennsylvania, in fact, I am and have been hunting for more than 20 years,” Roberts wrote on a social media post then.

It was the second time in two days that an aggressive action by ICE shocked local officials in Iowa. On Thursday, agents in plain clothes who refused to identify their affiliation tackled a man who was working at a grocery store in downtown Iowa City, pinning him to the floor and handcuffing him as shocked shoppers looked on.

Associated Press writer Ryan J. Foley in Iowa City, Iowa, contributed to this report.

ICE arrests leader of Iowa’s largest public school district

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A driver involved in a&nbsp;&nbsp;fatal crash that killed a Kansas Sheriff's Deputy expected to learn his fate Friday.

For the second week, the sentencing for Kelvin Burgett, 28, Prescott Valley, Arizona scheduled for Judge William Wooley's courtroom was coninued,&nbsp;according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. 

In July Burgett pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter, according to the district attorneys office.

He was originally charged with involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and&nbsp; driving while suspended, according to the Sedgwick County arrest report.

In October of 2022, a&nbsp;2016 Dodge Charger driven by Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Sidnee Carter, 22, Bel Aire, was southbound on 135th Street at 29th Street north one mile west of Northwest Wichita and Maize responding to a disturbance, according to Sheriff Jeff Easter.

A westbound 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Burgett failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the drivers side of the Dodge Charger, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Deputy Carter was pronounced deceased at the scene. EMS transported Burgett to a local hospital.

Deputy Carter had only worked in the field alone for a week, according to Sheriff Easter. She began field training in the summer of 2022 and completed that training Oct. 1.&nbsp;

Deputy Carter had served the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for one and a half years in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility before transferring to the Law Enforcement Bureau in February 2022. She graduated the Law Enforcement Academy on July 21, 2022.&nbsp;

Driver in crash that killed Kan. deputy still waiting to learn his fate

President Trump announce on Friday afternoon that he will be declassifying all records related to Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer from Kansas who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the globe in July of 1937.

Trump will declassify all gov't records on Amelia Earhart

Federal health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain heat-and-eat beef meatball pasta meals sold at Walmart stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria previously linked to a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/listeria-chicken-fettucine-alfredo-kroger-walmart-1c3544d1802d7594ca47a7219ffbb111">deadly outbreak</a>.

The U.S. Agriculture Department issued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ready-eat-meals-containing-pasta-may-be-contaminated">a public health alert</a>&nbsp;late Thursday for Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs &amp; Marinara Sauce sold in refrigerated 12-ounce clear plastic trays. The products have best-by dates of Sept. 22 through Oct. 1 and may still be in consumers' refrigerators.

The affected meals contain the establishment numbers “EST. 50784” and “EST. 47718” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label. They were sent to Walmart stores nationwide.

No recall has been issued, but FreshRealm, a large food producer that distributed the products, said they advised Walmart this week to pull the meals from store shelves. Additional products may be identified, according to USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

The meals may be contaminated with the same strain of listeria that caused an outbreak tied to chicken fettuccine Alfredo sold at Walmart and Kroger stores. Three people were killed and at least 17 were sickened in that outbreak, which led to a large recall this summer.

FreshRealm conducted tests that detected the listeria in linguine used in the meatball dish, company officials said. The strain matched the listeria identified in the chicken fettuccine Alfredo outbreak, the company said.

“We have long maintained that the source of the listeria was likely an ingredient supplied by a third party,” the company said in a statement.

The pasta came from Nate's Fine Foods of Roseville, California. The company did not immediately respond to questions.

Listeria infections can cause serious illness, particularly in older adults, people with weakened immune systems and those who are pregnant or their newborns. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.

About 1,600 people get sick each year from listeria infections and about 260 die, the CDC says. Federal officials in December said they were revamping protocols to prevent listeria infections after several high-profile outbreaks, including one linked to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/listeria-boars-head-deli-meat-65c4016aea0fc9e8505350ebc7b41e39">Boar’s Head deli meats</a>&nbsp;that led to 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.

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