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Des Moines Superintendent Shocking Past Revealed

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Ian Roberts is actually pretty cool. The facts around his arrest by ICE are sketchy. If you take the government’s word about this, you likely lack critical thinking skills.

He’s lived in the US for 26 years.

He competed for Guyana in the 800 meters at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Under his tenure, Des Moines Public Schools have shown gains in the Iowa School Performance Profile, indicating measurable progress in aggregate metrics.

Before you take the government’s word for it, let’s see the body cam footage and see some actual evidence.

What “Open Borders” Would Actually Mean:

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No border patrol or immigration enforcement:

1. No detention or deportation of unauthorized entrants

2. No restrictions on who may cross

None of this has been U.S. policy under Biden.

What Actually Happened Under Biden:

1. Record High Border Encounters:

Over 2 million encounters annually from 2021 to 2023. Driven by global migration surges, not just U.S. policy.

2. Enforcement Continued and Increased:

Deportations rose under Biden — over 271,000 in FY2024, more than any year under Trump. Border Patrol staffing and technology investment remained in place.

3. Title 42 Expulsions (COVID-era authority):

Continued into Biden’s term, expelling migrants without standard asylum processing until May 2023.

4. New Restrictions Introduced:

In 2024, Biden implemented new asylum restrictions, requiring migrants to first seek protection in another country before applying in the U.S. Increased cooperation with other countries to reduce migrant flows.

In Summary:

No, the borders were not “open” under the Biden administration.

The U.S. continued to enforce immigration law — sometimes expanding it — while also struggling to manage historic levels of migration.

Border Encounters: Trump vs. Biden

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Under Trump (2017–2021): Border encounters fluctuated, with a notable decrease in early 2017, reaching lows of approximately 16,000 apprehensions in April 2017. However, numbers increased in subsequent years, peaking at over 850,000 in fiscal year 2019. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a decline in encounters due to global travel restrictions. Under Biden (2021–2025): Encounters surged, with over 2 million reported annually from 2021 to 2023, marking record highs.  Factors contributing to this increase include global migration trends and perceptions of more lenient U.S. immigration policies. In mid-2024, monthly apprehensions began to decline, reaching levels comparable to those in 2020. 

🚫 Deportation Trends

Trump Administration: Approximately 1 million deportations occurred over four years, with annual figures ranging from 226,000 to 267,000.  Biden Administration: Deportations increased, with over 271,000 unauthorized immigrants deported in fiscal year 2024, surpassing any annual total during Trump’s term.  This rise is attributed to streamlined deportation processes and enhanced diplomatic efforts with other countries.

⚖️ Policy Approaches

Trump’s Policies: Implemented restrictive measures, including the “zero-tolerance” policy leading to family separations and the “Remain in Mexico” program. Utilized Title 42 during the COVID-19 pandemic to expel migrants without standard immigration proceedings. Biden’s Policies: Initially reversed several Trump-era policies, emphasizing more humane treatment of migrants. Faced challenges with increased migration, leading to the reinstatement of certain restrictive measures and the introduction of new asylum limitations in 2024. 

In summary, while illegal border crossings were generally higher during Biden’s first term compared to Trump’s, deportations also increased under Biden. Both administrations faced unique challenges and implemented varying strategies in response to evolving migration patterns and political pressures.


Here’s a graph comparing estimated U.S. southern border
encounters and deportations from 2017 to 2024:

Blue line: Illegal border crossings (in millions) — note the surge during Biden’s term.

Red line: Deportations (in thousands) — showing an increase under Biden, surpassing Trump-era annual figures by 2024.

Who’s Eating Council Bluff Steaks? Apparently Everyone

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With the annual gift scramble now upon us many are sending their dough to the new kid on the butcher’s block. Council Bluffs Steaks, founded in 2021, has ground their way to the top of many 2023 Christmas lists. The cheeky rival to boxed beef giant, Omaha Steaks, has cut into the space as an economical alternative to its established neighbor across the Missouri River.

Hannah BeLectór, Vice President for Supply Chain Management, says creative sourcing has been the key to finding their slice of the long quiet market. With inflation on the rise, BeLectór underscores the company’s values, starting, “we are happy we have been able to provide real, humane solutions to human problems.”

The company started with humble roots on Broadway, in the shadows of Mercy Hospital. As the pandemic slaughtered thousands in the region, known for its low-vaccine rate, the little shop attracted hoards with its low prices and exotic cuts. Expansion followed with new processing centers to the north near the Cherokee Mental Health Institute and even in Omaha Steaks backyard, near the Boys Town campus.

The expansion has caught the attention of others in the food space. Council Bluffs Steaks recently saw a cash infusion from food stalwart, Soylent Green.

Those looking to add a personal touch to their stocking stuffers are encouraged to visit the store front or processing centers for a tour. Don Ayr, Party and Hospitality Coordinator, harvests guests’ gift ideas, curates their best bites, and sends the results out to salivating loved ones.

The rise of Council Bluffs Steaks is a welcome bright spot as missing persons cases continue to rise in neighboring counties. “Get your order in soon”, BeLectór playfully warned us as we left her office. “We anticipate a price hike as cold and flu season stabilizes,” a trend that customers have come to be able to set their calendar to the past few years.