Good morning, Des Moines. Today is Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, and this is The Daily Umbrella Podcast. Here is what you need to know this morning. …

First, the big local story: Des Moines is walking away from plans for a downtown soccer stadium. The city announced Wednesday that it has ended seven years of negotiations with the Krause Group over a proposed stadium at the former DICO site in downtown Des Moines. The project was expected to cost about $90 million. After seven years of talks, the deal is officially off the field. The decision ends a long-running effort to bring a professional soccer stadium to downtown. The city has not been shy about the fact that it faces some significant financial challenges, either. …

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders has proposed $11.5 million in budget cuts and revenue changes as  ...