Good morning, Des Moines, and happy Wednesday. This is your Daily Umbrella Podcast for Aug. 26, 2026. We take a quick look at what is happening around central Iowa, a little news from beyond our borders, and your weather and allergy report. Let’s get started. …

Dolly Parton was known around the world for her music, songwriting and acting. But one of her most lasting legacies may have nothing to do with a recording studio or a movie set. It is books. Parton’s Imagination Library continues to provide free books to young children, including children across Iowa. The program has become one of the best-known literacy efforts in the country, putting books into the hands of children every month at no cost to their families. The news comes as Iowa communities continue to benefit from the program following Parton’s death Tuesday at age 80 after a ca ...