Good Intentions Lead to Trial | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 15, 2026 · 1m

A school board member, Ashley Delaney, was acquitted of misdemeanor assault after a jury found her not guilty in a trial stemming from an incident at a track meet where she tugged a student’s sleeve while trying to guide them. Delaney admitted to the action but insisted her intentions were good—she believed the student was helping and wanted to direct them properly. In her post-verdict statement, she lamented a rising culture of entitlement among parents and students that’s making educators and volunteers fearful of getting involved, warning that it’s becoming harder for kids to find…