Welcome to the Daily Umbrella podcast for Tuesday, July 21. We bring you the stories you need to know to start your day. Let's begin with our top local story. …

Strong storms rolled through central Iowa Monday evening, leaving behind flooded streets, stranded motorists, downed trees and scattered power outages. Des Moines police responded to numerous reports of flooded roadways, vehicles trapped in high water, and trees and power lines blocking streets. If you're heading out this morning, be alert for lingering road closures and cleanup crews. …

In southern Iowa, another historic building has suffered major damage. One year after a devastating fire destroyed a landmark on Albia's town square, part of the historic Skean's Block building collapsed, forcing additional road closures as officials assess the structure. …

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