Good morning. It is Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, and this is The Daily Umbrella Podcast. Here is what is happening around central Iowa. …

First, Tuesday evening’s storms caused plenty of problems across the Des Moines metro. Des Moines police responded to more than 65 reports involving downed trees, power lines and flooded roadways as storms moved through the area. The department’s Communications Center received more than 225 calls between 5:45 and 7:45 p.m. Those calls included reports of crimes, crashes and storm-related problems. Officers responded to more than 65 calls involving downed wires, trees and flooded streets. …

Ankeny voters approved a 1% local option sales tax increase in Tuesday’s special election. The Polk County Elections Office reported that 64% of voters supported the measure, increasing the city’s sales tax rate from ...