Good morning. Here are the top stories and headlines from the Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, edition of the Daily Umbrella. …

Des Moines police are investigating a shots-fired incident in downtown Des Moines, and three handguns have been recovered. Police say officers were patrolling the Court Avenue entertainment district around 2 a.m. Sunday when they heard gunfire near Fourth Street and Court Avenue. The investigation remains ongoing. …

More than 120 people were safely evacuated after a hotel partially collapsed in Burlington on Saturday. The incident occurred at the Comfort Suites after the fire department was dispatched following an early morning fire alarm. No additional details were provided in the report. …

At the Iowa State Fair, organizers have announced a replacement act for Colt Ford. Emerging country-rock artist Sterling El ...