Good morning. It is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, and here is your Daily Umbrella Podcast. Let’s get started. ...

Steady and heavy rainfall is keeping Des Moines plumbing crews busy. Homeowners are reporting flooded foundations, backed-up drains and failed sump pumps. Plumbing experts say severe weather can create a number of problems for homeowners. …

The Des Moines City Council has approved $11.5 million in budget cuts to help address a $12 million shortfall projected for fiscal 2028. The council voted 6-1 Monday night. More than 40 positions are being cut, along with funding reductions for the fire and police departments. …

Two drivers suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash Monday on State Highway 92, about four miles east of Winterset. The Madison County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. ne ...