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Quick local orientation before you settle in
Road friction, weather urgency, and civic updates in one fast strip.
TrafficUpdated 18 min ago
Night lane shifts continue near I-80 and First Avenue while resurfacing crews finish the eastbound pass.
Iowa DOT district updates
ServiceUpdated 32 min ago
North Liberty says water-main work is slowing access near Penn Street through the afternoon.
City of North Liberty
CivicUpdated 41 min ago
Ped Mall event setup is rerouting downtown loading access ahead of tonight's outdoor programming.
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Overcast over Iowa City with a 13 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
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Local News
Latest local news
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
UI plants second Miyawaki Forest outside College of Public Health Building
Over 500 students and staff at the University of Iowa and members in the Iowa City community came together to plant 2,000 seedlings for a Miyawaki Forest on April 24 and 25 in front of the UI College of Public Health building, after planting the state’s largest Miyawaki Forest in 2025. This is the second... The post UI plants second Miyawaki Forest outside College of Public Health Building appeared first on The Daily Iowan .
Iowa City Housing Authority to create a nonprofit following city approval
Following approval from the Iowa City City Council, the Iowa City Housing Authority has begun organizing a nonprofit, which will allow it the opportunity to leave its public housing plan and join a better funded housing program. Tracy Hightshoe, the neighborhood and development services director for the Iowa City government, said, financially, organizing as a... The post Iowa City Housing Authority to create a nonprofit following city approval appeared first on The Daily Iowan .
Local buzz
What people are talking about
A neutral digest of what is pulling attention around Iowa City and the corridor.
#1Downtown
Downtown parking changes are getting a second look before summer events ramp up.
It affects weekend trips, restaurant stops, and whether downtown feels easy or annoying for quick visits.
Source mix / City Hall + downtown merchants
#2Campus
Readers are sharing fresh anxiety around student housing turnover and next-fall lease timing.
It shapes neighborhood churn, parent planning, and the feel of several blocks near campus every spring.
Source mix / Campus desk + neighborhood chatter
#3Rising
More people are treating the river landing as a weekend anchor instead of just an arena stop.
That shift changes where crowds start the evening and which businesses are benefitting from new foot traffic.
Source mix / Coralville coverage mix
#4Widely Shared
Late-night food hours are being watched more closely as venues and bars stay busy deeper into the spring.
Readers keep returning for the practical question: what is still open when the show, game, or set lets out.
Source mix / Local food reporting + venue calendars
Tonight / This Weekend
Curated picks worth planning around
A tight local set, not a giant event dump.
Browse picks
A few editorial choices for readers who want to decide quickly and move on with the day.
Screening$11
Tonight, 8:45 PMLate screening: A24 rewind at FilmScene
A late show built for downtown walkers who want something quieter after dinner and before the bars fill up.
FilmScene calendarOpen source pick
Live Music$15
Tonight, 9:00 PMIndie set and local opener at Gabe's
A compact club-room pick for readers looking for one reliable late-night stop instead of a long calendar search.
Little Village eventsOpen source pick
Comedy$18
Tonight, 7:30 PMFriday showcase with two local comics and a touring headliner
A straightforward Friday room for people who want a planned night out without crossing half the corridor.
Venue listingOpen source pick
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Rotate carved stones, wake every sigil, and close each chamber without letting the braid spill into the dark.
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Corridor Sports
Hawkeyes, local boards, and game coverage
Scores, updates, and sports storylines gathered into one tighter shelf.
Kickoff
Big Ten
Five Iowa Hawkeyes sign with NFL teams as free agents
IOWA CITY — After a record-breaking seven Hawkeyes were drafted to the NFL, including Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz’s 100th player dra...
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Arena
Big Ten
MBB Notes: Big Ten Tournament vs. Ohio State
The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team will face eighth-seeded Ohio State in the third round of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at 11 a.m. (CT) at the United Center in Chicago.
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Arena
Big Ten
No. 9 Hawkeyes Fall to No. 2 UCLA in Big Ten Championship
2-seed Iowa (26-6, 15-3) fell to 1-seed UCLA (31-1, 18-0) in the Big Ten Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Finals
NCAA
Seeds and Brackets Announced for 2026 NCAA Championship
The Iowa wrestling team secured seven top-10 seeds for the NCAA Championships, the governing body announced Wednesday.
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Downtown after dark
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
Live musicTomorrow, 7:30 PM
Wildwood BBQ & Saloon
Demon Hunter w/ Convictions & Cultist
Presented by First Fleet Concerts There Was A Light Here Tour DEMON HUNTER TUE, 28 APR 2026 at 07:30PM CDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 06:...
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ShowcaseWednesday 7:30 PM
Englert Civic Theatre
Mama's Broke - Intimate at The Englert
On-Sale Schedule Member Presale: Wednesday, September 10 @ 10:00 AM CT Public On-Sale: Friday, September 12 @ 10:00 AM CT Ticket Options...
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Late-night setWednesday 9:00 PM
Elray's Live & Dive
Karaoke Dance Party
Step on stage at Iowa City's best karaoke night every Wednesday night at Elray's Live & Dive!
View eventFood and bar movement
Openings, closures, and notable shifts
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
Opening3 days ago
Review: Three generations of women lead with heart and humor in ‘The Fiancé’ at Riverside Theatre
On the opening night — and the world premiere — of The Fiancé at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City, among the first things I noted was how the playwright, Emily Bohannon, describes her body of work...
Reported by Little Village
Opening3 days ago
Corridor breweries earn medals in international competitions
Iowa craft breweries collected nine medals across two international beer competitions in April, showcasing the depth of talent in the state’s brewing industry. Four Iowa breweries medaled at the 2026 World Beer Cup in Philadelphia, which drew 8,166 entries from 1,644 breweries across 50 countries, according to a news release. Five more Iowa breweries were […] The post Corridor breweries earn medals in international competitions appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Opening4 days ago
The Downtown Dish: Creating connection with Isabel Garcia Luna from Luna’s Tacos
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone sit down with Isabel Garcia Luna from Luna’s Tacos. Isabel shares her inspiring journey from selling tacos at the Iowa City Farmers Market in 2019 — sparked by her son’s autism diagnosis — to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant downtown. She discusses her […] The post The Downtown Dish: Creating connection with Isabel Garcia Luna from Luna’s Tacos appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Campus
What's happening across campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Iowa NowApr 22
Office of Strategic Communication
Regents approve 2026–27 tuition increase for UI students
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for University of Iowa students to address inflationary costs and mai...
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Iowa NowApr 20
Health care
3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies
Coverage from Iowa Now.
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Campus eventSat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival
The Iowa City International Film Festival is a student-run experimental film festival hosted in Iowa City.
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Campus eventTomorrow, 1:00 PM
Duane Banks Field
Iowa baseball vs. Illinois State
The Iowa baseball team hosts Illinois State.
Read storyBusiness spotlight
Featured local business
A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.
Quick tools
The stuff people check every day
Gas, movies, late-night spots, road conditions. Quick answers, no digging.
Around the corridor
Gas prices
Costco in Coralville is down to $2.93 for regular, with the tracked corridor board topping out at $3.05.
Local Corridor station board · Updated Mar 22Open Iowa averages
Tonight
Movie showtimes
3 local venues have 7 tracked starts tonight, led by Black Bag at FilmScene at the Chauncey and Mickey 17 in Iowa City.
Venue calendars · Updated Mar 22See local showtimes
After 10 PM
What's open late
Weekend late includes Mesa Pizza, George's, and Hamburg Inn No. 2, with late service stretching as far as 2:30 AM in the downtown core.
Local Corridor late-hours board · Updated Mar 22
Travel check
Road conditions
I-380: Road work remains active near Shueyville. I-380S TO 120TH STREET: Road work remains active at Exit 10 ramp to 120th Street.
Iowa DOT 511 WZDx · Updated 1 min agoOpen 511 Iowa
Utility
Lottery numbers
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Powerball
Latest draw: April 25, 2026
043036525702
Estimated jackpot
$130,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 4/27:
Draw details
Power Play 3x
Cash option $59,100,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsApr 25
Power Play 3x043036525702
Apr 22
Power Play 2x242932496311
Apr 20
Power Play 3x091736476426
Iowa Lottery
Mega Millions
Latest draw: April 24, 2026
071632354012
Estimated jackpot
$163,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 4/28:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $72,900,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsApr 24
071632354012
Apr 21
013643565807
Apr 17
384344496208
Iowa Lottery
Lotto America
Latest draw: April 25, 2026
031523323604
Estimated jackpot
$23,300,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 4/27:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 3x
Cash option $10,590,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsApr 25
All Star Bonus 3x031523323604
Apr 22
All Star Bonus 3x152032464804
Apr 20
All Star Bonus 2x050731414307
Source: Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America
Local Corridor displays lottery information for convenience. If any result here differs from the official drawing results, the relevant lottery authority controls.
Last updated Apr 27, 2026, 5:27 AM CDT
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