Judge Adria Kester Drops Privacy Fight | Des Moines News

Iowa judge Adria Kester, who once pleaded guilty to DUI, has dropped her bid to keep arrest records private, paving the way for public release. Found slumped over her wheel in November, she now publicly acknowledges her mistakes, thanks those who helped her, and vows to rebuild trust — especially as a judge who leads treatment courts. Inspired by a fellow court participant, she’s embraced accountability and help-seeking as strength, not weakness, and is turning a new page after a painful past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/247594d754d423da