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Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 2:15 PM
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Feels like 75° with 6 mph wind
Overcast over Iowa City with a 6 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
High
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Low
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Humidity
95%
Wind
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Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
An Iowa training course is the first federally approved program that’s part of the country's new Workforce Pell Grant program. The expanded program was included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025 and is designed to help low-income students access short-term career training.
As the community of North Liberty grows every year, the open office spaces of the town continue to fill. Not just with new businesses, but new opportunities for their owners. Owners like Doctor Byron Ezeugo Nwonye, who is operating his chiropractic business, Royal Family Chiropractic, with a little help from the city of North Liberty […] The post Greater Iowa City, North Liberty assist local businesses with new grant program appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
NFI Interactive Logistics, LLC is closing its transportation and logistics facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, according to a notice posted to the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) website Wednesday, Aug. 5. A total of 49 employees were notified of the closing July 28, with the company’s shutdown effective Sept. 30, according to the […] The post NFI Interactive Logistics closing Cedar Rapids facility; 49 employees impacted appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
Tonight / This Weekend
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Browse picks
A few editorial choices for readers who want to decide quickly and move on with the day.
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor...
Mad Existence - The Unscannable Tour w/ Sinnerholica, Anti-Kingdom & Clark Colburn Band 7:00pm Doors // 8:00pm Show
Rock 108, Video Games, Etc. and The First Avenue Club present Comedy Contest Night on Friday, August 7th hosted by Rock 108's Brian Marsh...
Daily edition
Three quick-return daily plays, plus a featured original game that sits naturally alongside the rest of the shelf.
Streak-friendly
A tight, quick solve built for a coffee-length check-in and a clean editorial rhythm.
Fresh each morning
A disciplined number grid with enough resistance to feel satisfying without taking over the day.
Return daily
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Original labyrinth run
Rotate carved stones, wake every sigil, and close each chamber without letting the braid spill into the dark.
Corridor Sports
Scores, updates, and sports storylines gathered into one tighter shelf.
The former Iowa football and NFL star opens up about brain trauma and why he now advocates for psychedelic research.
Read storyThe 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.
Read story2-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.
Read storyThe Iowa wrestling team secured seven top-10 seeds for the NCAA Championships, the governing body announced Wednesday.
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
Old Brick
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor...
View eventGabe's
Mad Existence - The Unscannable Tour w/ Sinnerholica, Anti-Kingdom & Clark Colburn Band 7:00pm Doors // 8:00pm Show
View eventFirst Avenue Club
Rock 108, Video Games, Etc. and The First Avenue Club present Comedy Contest Night on Friday, August 7th hosted by Rock 108's Brian Marsh...
View eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
NFI Interactive Logistics, LLC is closing its transportation and logistics facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, according to a notice posted to the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) website Wednesday, Aug. 5. A total of 49 employees were notified of the closing July 28, with the company’s shutdown effective Sept. 30, according to the […] The post NFI Interactive Logistics closing Cedar Rapids facility; 49 employees impacted appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
Reported by Corridor Business Journal
Inside La Carreta Mexican Grill in Marshalltown is a bulletin board with letters from supporters all over the world. A sticker on a server stand reads, “Racism and outside food not allowed.” The restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day but Sunday, serving everything from huevos rancheros and a vegan al pastor […]
Reported by Little Village
From tacos to arepa, bánh mì to manti, dishes served by Iowa immigrants can taste new and familiar at the same time. Little Village’s 2026 dining guide highlights more than 50 international restaurants throughout central and eastern Iowa, and the stories of a half-dozen first- and second-generation immigrant chefs who decided to share a part […]
Reported by Little Village
Campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
RAGBRAI riders traveled from Onawa to Dubuque last week, and there was no shortage of black and gold across the Iowa countryside.
Read storyCoverage from Iowa Now.
Read storyBusiness spotlight
A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.
Quick tools
Gas, movies, late-night hours, and road conditions from sources that stay current.
Around the corridor
Check AAA's Iowa fuel dashboard for the latest statewide price read, then confirm nearby station prices in your gas app before you head out.
Tonight
Use the FilmScene and Marcus Coral Ridge calendars for today's Iowa City and Coralville showtimes before picking a seat.
After 10 PM
Late-night food and bar hours shift by day and season, so confirm with downtown listings or the venue before making the late run.
Travel check
Iowa DOT's 511 map remains the live read for corridor lane closures, scheduled work, and camera views around Iowa City.
Utility
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: August 3, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$786,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/5:
Draw details
Power Play 2x
Cash option $341,600,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsAug 3
Power Play 2xAug 1
Power Play 3xJul 29
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: August 4, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$70,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/7:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $29,700,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsAug 4
Jul 31
Jul 28
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: August 3, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$2,350,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/5:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 5x
Cash option $1,020,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsAug 3
All Star Bonus 5xAug 1
All Star Bonus 5xJul 29
All Star Bonus 4xSource: 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 Aug 5, 2026, 2:30 PM CDT
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