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Road friction, weather urgency, and civic updates in one fast strip.

Service8 hr ago

JoCo Board of Supervisors approves courthouse water main replacement proposal

The Daily Iowan
Traffic14 hr ago

Bondurant leads the state in certified sites

Corridor Business Journal
Traffic16 hr ago

Iowa House passes bill to raise the speed limit on two-lane highways

Little Village
Civic17 hr ago

SouthGate Companies acquires 87-unit Iowa City residential portfolio

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Weather

Iowa City, Iowa at 4:30 AM

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Feels like 38° with 5 mph wind

Clear sky over Iowa City with a 5 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.

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The Daily IowanLocal NewsApr 3, 3:24 AM

Review | Netflix’s new ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ is disappointing

Netflix released a new television show called “Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen” on March 26. The show is about a couple, Rachel and Nicky, the week before their wedding. The week is marked by twists, turns, and tragedies. Before watching, I expected a drama/thriller about a wedding going awry. Instead, Rachel and Nicky... The post Review | Netflix’s new ‘Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen’ is disappointing appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

It helps readers keep a pulse on the culture, events, and smaller scene shifts that make the corridor feel alive.

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The Daily IowanLocal NewsApr 3, 2:14 AM

Opinion | Contributions of the punk scene in local politics

More people should adopt the local punk scene’s values of the importance of the DIY, do it yourself, initiative to promote more community collaborative music and art. The punk scene in Iowa City refers to a subculture that emerged throughout the ‘70s, characterized by their music, fashion, art and ideology that challenges societal norms. The... The post Opinion | Contributions of the punk scene in local politics appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

This changes the day-to-day feel of Iowa City, from how people move around downtown to what they run into once they get there.

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The Daily IowanLocal NewsApr 3, 2:12 AM

Colin Gordon awarded 2026 UI Distinguished Chair

University of Iowa History Department Chair and professor Colin Gordon was named the 2026 UI Distinguished Chair in March. Gordon received this title after making significant research contributions at the UI. The title of distinguished chair, for which all tenured professors are eligible, is one of the highest honors that UI professors can be awarded,... The post Colin Gordon awarded 2026 UI Distinguished Chair appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

This changes the day-to-day feel of Iowa City, from how people move around downtown to what they run into once they get there.

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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.

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Browse picks

A few editorial choices for readers who want to decide quickly and move on with the day.

Screening$11
Tonight, 8:45 PM

FilmScene at the Chauncey / Downtown Iowa City

Late 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 PM

Gabe's / Downtown Iowa City

Indie 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.

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Comedy$18
Tonight, 7:30 PM

Willow Creek Theatre / Coralville

Friday 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

Daily edition

Puzzles, patterns, and one page from the archive

Three habit-forming daily plays, plus a separate history note that reads like part of the publication.

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From the archiveApril 3, 2026

Archive note

A daily archive note on how rail schedules once shaped the public rhythm of Iowa towns, long before interstate time took over.

Today in Iowa History

Read the archive note. Editorial, archival, and written to sit beside the puzzles without behaving like one.

History columnExplore history

Corridor Sports

Hawkeyes, local boards, and game coverage

Scores, updates, and sports storylines gathered into one tighter shelf.

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Kickoff
Big Ten

Official update

Football Open Practice Set For April 25

The Iowa football team will hold an open practice on Saturday, April 25, in Kinnick Stadium. The open practice will conclude Iowa’s spring drills and is free...

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Arena
Big Ten

Official update

Heiden, Stuelke Earn WBCA All-America Honors

Heiden, Stuelke Earn WBCA All-America Honors.

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Big Ten

Official update

Heiden, Stuelke Earn WBCA All-America Honors

Heiden, Stuelke Earn WBCA All-America Honors.

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NCAA

Official update

4 Hawkeyes Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

Four Iowa wrestlers — Drake Ayala, Ryder Block, Angelo Ferrari and Patrick Kennedy — were named 2026 National Wrestling Coaches Association Division I Schola...

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Music and nightlife

Downtown after dark

Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.

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Live musicTomorrow, 10:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive

Ratilla

Catch this Nashville band at Elray's Live & Dive April 3rd & 4th from 10pm-1:30am as they play all of your favorite songs Live From the D...

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Live musicTomorrow, 10:00 PM

Blue Moose Tap House

Ratilla - Elray's Live & Dive

Catch this Nashville band at Elray's Live & Dive April 3rd & 4th from 10pm-1:30am as they play all of your favorite songs Live From the D...

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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!

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Food and bar movement

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.

Opening10 hr ago

Eastern Iowa

Where the grass is greener: 10 dispensaries just over the border in Illinois

Since Illinois legalized recreational marijuana in 2020, dozens upon dozens of state-licensed dispensaries have opened or expanded beyond medicinal offerings in the Land of Lincoln. As a result, Iowans willing to hop over the Mississippi for the boutique weed-buying experience have more options than ever. THC products cannot be legally transported across state lines. This […]

Reported by Little Village

Opening13 hr ago

Corridor

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative opens nominations for 2026 awards

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative are looking for four individuals whose work has made a significant impact on the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans for the 2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Unlike previous years, the 2026 awards will focus exclusively on individuals from any sector, including schools, workplaces, communities and organizations, who demonstrate […] The post Iowa Healthiest State Initiative opens nominations for 2026 awards appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

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Closure17 hr ago

Corridor

SouthGate Companies acquires 87-unit Iowa City residential portfolio

SouthGate Companies has closed on the acquisition of the Eastbrook Flats and Silver Slope residential portfolio, a five-property, 87-unit community on Iowa City’s east side. The transaction closed March 31, according to a release. The portfolio includes two Eastbrook Flats apartment buildings totaling 63 units and three Silver Slope townhome properties with 24 units. Unit […] The post SouthGate Companies acquires 87-unit Iowa City residential portfolio 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.

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Iowa NowApr 1
Featured headlines

Kevin Campbell receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research

Kevin Campbell, UI professor and internationally recognized researcher in the field of muscular dystrophy, has been named the 2...

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Iowa NowApr 1
Featured headlines

UI Center for Advancement's Lynette Marshall reflects on career of connection

Coverage from Iowa Now.

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Business spotlight

Featured local business

A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.

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Quick tools

The stuff people check every day

Gas, movies, late-night spots, road conditions. Quick answers, no digging.

Around the corridor

Gas prices

4 stations

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 venues

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

4 spots

Tonight 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

3 routes

I-380: Road work remains active near North Liberty. I-380: Road work remains active near Shueyville.

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 1, 2026

Source
041011526424

Estimated jackpot

$217,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/4:

Draw details

Power Play 3x

Cash option $97,400,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Apr 1

Power Play 3x
041011526424

Mar 30

Power Play 2x
071131415720

Mar 28

Power Play 4x
114243596125

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: March 31, 2026

Source
183545606517

Estimated jackpot

$90,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/3:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $40,100,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Mar 31

183545606517

Mar 27

132728416216

Mar 24

041352536910

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: April 1, 2026

Source
263439425105

Estimated jackpot

$21,050,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/4:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 4x

Cash option $9,440,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Apr 1

All Star Bonus 4x
263439425105

Mar 30

All Star Bonus 2x
012144474804

Mar 28

All Star Bonus 5x
152930323509

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 3, 2026, 4:36 AM CDT

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Local Corridor highlights reporting from established area outlets. Follow the original desks directly below.

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