Postal Service pushes ahead on Trump order limiting vote-by-mail

August 28, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service took another step Thursday in implementing a Trump administration policy to restrict mail-in voting, even as a high-stakes legal battle plays out and midterm elections approach. The agency published an FAQ about its new rule that compels states to send their voter rolls to the federal government and only deliver mail ballots to voters who match federal citizenship data. The rule also updates standards for mail ballots that states have said would be difficult to implement before the Nov. 3 elections that will determine the balance of Congress. The ...

Iowa Lottery: Aug. 28, 2026

August 28, 2026

Iowa Lottery Thursday, Aug. 27 Iowa Pick 3 midday 6-8-7 Iowa Pick 3 evening Unavailable Iowa Pick 4 midday 0-2-0-5 Iowa Pick 4 evening Unavailable Millionaire for Life Unavailable

Judge rules Iowa Libertarians did not correctly replace 3rd District, lieutenant governor candidates

August 28, 2026

Iowa Libertarian candidates’ names will not appear on the ballot for the Iowa gubernatorial and 3rd District elections, a Polk County judge ruled Thursday. Polk County District Court Judge Joseph Seidlin ruled the Libertarian Party of Iowa did not correctly conduct their replacement ...

Community Calendar: Aug. 28, 2026

August 28, 2026

Today Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 20 N. First St. Free admission. Lunch on Central: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the parking lot between The Messenger and the Webster County Courthouse. Blanden Memorial Art Museum: Noon to 5 p.m., 920 Third Ave. S. Admission is free. A.A. T.G.I.F Group: Noon, 1408 Fifth Ave. S. A.A. Come to Believe Group (Open): 8 p.m., 1408 Fifth Ave. S. Saturday Matt Cosgrove River’s Edge Discovery Center: 9 a.m. to noon, 20 N. First St. Free admission. A.A. Girls — By The Book (Women’s meeting): 9:30 a.m., 1408 Fifth ...

Cardinals end losing skid

August 27, 2026

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Thursday, snapping a five-game losing streak. Riley O'Brien pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his National League-leading 34th save after allowing a ...

Turner moves into critical role for Vikings

August 27, 2026

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The video crew the Minnesota Vikings had in their draft room for behind-the-scenes content captured a memorable reaction from coach Kevin O'Connell in 2024, when he widened his eyes and spun around in his chair upon being pleasantly surprised that a trade had been made to ...