Good morning, and welcome to The Daily Umbrella Podcast for Tuesday, Aug. 18. Here are the stories making news around Des Moines and beyond. …

Indianola is the latest Iowa community to suspend its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. According to WHO-TV, the Indianola Police Department has eight Flock Safety cameras. The department says the city is joining several Iowa communities — as well as police departments around the country — that have suspended their automated license plate reader programs. Flock cameras are designed to capture license plate information and other vehicle details that can be used by law enforcement. The decision in Indianola comes as communities continue to debate how these systems should be used and what safeguards should be in place. …

Iowa health officials are reporting a dozen confirm ...