Metronet outage delays classes at Des Moines Public Schools

Physical vandalism cut Metronet fiber in Des Moines on Oct. 16, 2026, disrupting district internet, phones, cameras and door access and delaying classes at affected schools. Des Moines Public Schools reported 17 sites affected early that morning and all sites restored at 8:20 a.m. CDT. News reports listed 16 delayed schools. A broader provider-wide restoration time was not established.