Welcome to the Daily Umbrella Podcast for Tuesday, July 28. We bring you a quick look at today's top stories, events and a few lighter moments to help start your day. Let's get started. …

One of the biggest stories affecting central Iowa comes from Central Iowa Water Works. After an impressive 193 consecutive days of operation, the region's nitrate removal facility has officially been shut down. The good news? Nitrate levels have dropped enough that voluntary water conservation measures have also been lifted. That means residents can get back to normal water use, and after months of concern, it is certainly a welcome sign that conditions have improved. …

In crime news, prosecutors are pushing back against an effort by Kristin Ramsey to have her first-degree murder charge dismissed in the 2011 killing of Ashley Okland. Ramsey was arres ...