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Sept. 16, 2026, Des Moines Daily Umbrella Podcast
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Good morning, Des Moines. It is Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, and this is your Daily Umbrella Podcast. Let’s get started. …
Des Moines Public Schools has a new superintendent. Matt Smith, the district’s associate superintendent, was unanimously selected Tuesday to become the next full-time superintendent. Smith has twice served as interim superintendent, including nearly a year in the role since Sept. 26, 2025, following the arrest of former Superintendent Ian Roberts. …
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