Good morning, and welcome to The Daily Umbrella Podcast for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Here are the top stories you need to know. …

The search has resumed for a boater who went overboard Saturday evening in the Des Moines River. Around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and personnel from multiple fire departments responded to reports that a boater had gone overboard and had not resurfaced. The incident happened in an area of the river northwest of Highland Park. First responders suspended the search Saturday night, but crews returned Sunday as the effort continued. …

Meanwhile, Flock cameras are facing growing opposition in central Iowa. Protesters gathered Thursday evening outside the Kwik Star between Altoona and Bondurant to cha ...