Two more individuals detained in Iowa jails by immigration officials are suing the federal government, alleging their rights are being violated. In recent months, Iowa State Patrol troopers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have worked together in pulling over commercial truck drivers near weigh stations along Interstate 80 as part of what they […]

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.

NewsRead at Little Village

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Why Roth Conversions Deserve a Second Look

If you have a significant balance in a 401(k) or IRA, a Roth IRA conversion could help you keep more of what you’ve earned — thanks to recent tax law changes that have quietly shifted the math in favor of retirees. We’ll explain that math in a moment, but first: what is a Roth conversion? […] The post Why Roth Conversions Deserve a Second Look appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Why it matters

It signals where local business traffic, neighborhood momentum, and everyday spending habits are moving next.

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Corridor Business JournalBusinessApr 13, 5:18 PM

Collins Aerospace lands contracts for Army’s Next-Gen Aircraft, including Iowa manufacturing work

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced Monday it has secured multiple contracts from Bell Textron Inc. to supply five critical systems for the U.S. Army’s new MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The work to produce these systems will be distributed across several states, including Cedar Rapids, where Collins Aerospace has major facilities including […] The post Collins Aerospace lands contracts for Army’s Next-Gen Aircraft, including Iowa manufacturing work appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Why it matters

It signals where local business traffic, neighborhood momentum, and everyday spending habits are moving next.

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Original writing

Columns, essays, and Local Corridor commentary

Original Local Corridor writing surfaced alongside the daily front page.

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Tornado Near West Branch Moved Through Southern Johnson and Cedar Counties During Severe April 2 Storms

A tornadic storm tracked from the Kalona area through southern Johnson County and east of West Branch on Thursday afternoon, bringing tornado sightings, large hail, and early damage reports across eastern Iowa.

Severe storms moved across eastern Iowa on April 2, with a tornado reported near West Branch after earlier rotation and tornado reports near Kalona and southern Johnson County. Local Corridor also obtained eyewitness material from storm chaser Robbie Russell, who said the tornado was visible for about a minute before becoming rain-wrapped. https://www.kciiradio.com/2026/04/02/tornadoes-spotted-in-southeast-iowa-during-severe-weather-outbreak-thursday/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

By Charles Cranston

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April 3, 2026

ICCSD Cuts $7.5 Million as Families Press for Clear Answers on Classroom Impact

The Iowa City school district approved $7.5 million in cuts after financial issues and a payroll loan, with parents now focused on how those reductions affect classrooms.

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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.

Little Village eventsOpen source pick

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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DailyCompact grid

Streak-friendly

Mini Crossword

A tight, quick solve built for a coffee-length check-in and a clean editorial rhythm.

Daily editionOpen crossword

NewStandard

Fresh each morning

Daily Sudoku

A disciplined number grid with enough resistance to feel satisfying without taking over the day.

Daily editionOpen sudoku

Play nowWord builder

Return daily

Letter Wheel

A fast, habit-forming word run designed for readers who like pattern, pace, and one more round.

Daily editionOpen word builder

From the archiveApril 13, 2026

Archive note

An archive note on the way bridge building redirected trade, growth, and local identity across river towns in Iowa.

Today in Iowa History

Explore today's history. 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

Regional coverage

TD for ‘The Boogeyman’

IOWA CITY — His nickname “The Boogeyman” hasn’t stuck with the Hawkeyes, but that doesn’t mean his teammates haven’t been impressed. Instead, ...

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Arena

Big Ten

Regional coverage

Hawkeyes land all-SEC guard Dani Carnegie in the transfer portal

IOWA CITY — The roster reconstruction of the University of Iowa women’s basketball program has begun.

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Arena

Big Ten

Regional coverage

Hawkeyes land all-SEC guard Dani Carnegie in the transfer portal

IOWA CITY — The roster reconstruction of the University of Iowa women’s basketball program has begun.

Read story

Finals

NCAA

Official update

Hawkeyes Close Out U23 in Spokane

Iowa freshman Bella Williams and incoming freshman Everest Leydecker capped a strong weekend for the Hawkeyes with standout performances in the U23 division...

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Music and nightlife

Downtown after dark

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

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Late-night setThursday 9:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive

House Party Thursdays - $1 Drinks With Barta

$1 wells & Busch Light drafts in red cups every Thursday night while DJ Barta spins songs in the back room that remind you of your favori...

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Late-night setThursday 9:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive

House Party Thursdays - Solo Cup for a Solo Buck

$1 wells & Busch Light drafts in red cups every Thursday night while DJ Barta spins songs in the back room that remind you of your favori...

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Live musicThursday 10:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive

Jordan Beem is BACK at Elray's!

Des Moines native Jordan Beem brings a HIGH-ENERGY country & rock show alongside drummer John Griffiths. The 2024 Iowa Music Awards Count...

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Food and bar movement

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

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

Opening21 hr ago

Iowa City

Headliners | Dead Level Set discuss their origins in the Iowa City rock scene

Dead Level Set is an Iowa City based indie rock band that got its start in late 2025 and has only played a handful of shows. Despite their relatively recent arrival in the Iowa City music scene, they’ve already become well known at music venues like Gabe’s and Trumpet Blossom Cafe. Clayton Schuneman, the bass... The post Headliners | Dead Level Set discuss their origins in the Iowa City rock scene appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Reported by The Daily Iowan

Opening4 days ago

Corridor

Iowa Women’s Foundation opens grant applications for 2026

The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) opened the application process for its 2026 grants, offering up to $50,000 for programs that address barriers to economic prosperity for women and girls in the state. Eligible programs must focus on one of six identified barriers: Childcare, Housing, Transportation, Employment, Mentorship, and Education/Training. Last year, the IWF awarded $400,000 […] The post Iowa Women’s Foundation opens grant applications for 2026 appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Reported by Corridor Business Journal

Opening6 days ago

Eastern Iowa

Artist Frank Hansen makes work that’s messy, freaky, angry and silly — whatever he’s feeling that day

“Frank Hansen openings always flirt with lawlessness,” reads a description of the Des Moines artist’s work from 2009. “This year his show will feature a painting that needs to be driven like a car.” At that point, Hansen was well on his way to carving out a niche in the Des Moines art scene. Twenty-five […]

Reported by Little Village

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 6

Office of Strategic Communication

‘US News & World Report’ releases 2026 graduate, professional program rankings

The University of Iowa has 24 colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation.

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Iowa NowApr 5

Richard C. Lewis

At the ‘edge of chaos,’ pigeons keep their options open

Coverage from Iowa Now.

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Campus eventToday, 2:00 PM

Prairie Lights Books

Live from Prairie Lights | Candice Wuehle - 'Ultranatural'

Candice Wuehle will read from her new novel, Ultranatural . The University of Iowa Press describes it as: "Part pop elegy, part...

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Business spotlight

Featured local business

A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.

Explore web services

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

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

3 routes

US-6: Road work continues between IA 1 and County Road X14 (Iowa City). US-6: Road work continues between County Road X14 and IA 1 (Iowa City).

Iowa DOT 511 WZDx · Updated 0 min agoOpen 511 Iowa

Utility

Lottery numbers

Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.

Iowa Lottery

Powerball

Latest draw: April 11, 2026

Source

064749536006

Estimated jackpot

$45,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/13:

Draw details

Power Play 2x

Cash option $20,500,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Apr 11

Power Play 2x

064749536006

Apr 8

Power Play 2x

031617425203

Apr 6

Power Play 2x

072437425705

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: April 10, 2026

Source

031836424906

Estimated jackpot

$120,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/14:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $53,500,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Apr 10

031836424906

Apr 7

051522333702

Apr 3

314562636815

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: April 11, 2026

Source

012126293206

Estimated jackpot

$21,720,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/13:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 3x

Cash option $9,880,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Apr 11

All Star Bonus 3x

012126293206

Apr 8

All Star Bonus 2x

142740464702

Apr 6

All Star Bonus 2x

223338445007

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 13, 2026, 1:49 PM CDT

Source links and attribution

Local sources

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

Source notice

The Gazette Little Village The Daily Iowan Iowa Public Radio Corridor Business Journal KCRG We Are Iowa Iowa Now

Quick local orientation before you settle in

Night lane shifts continue near I-80 and First Avenue while resurfacing crews finish the eastbound pass.

North Liberty says water-main work is slowing access near Penn Street through the afternoon.

Ped Mall event setup is rerouting downtown loading access ahead of tonight's outdoor programming.

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Latest local news

Truck drivers detained in ‘Operation ICE Wall’ sue the federal government from Iowa jails

Why Roth Conversions Deserve a Second Look

Collins Aerospace lands contracts for Army’s Next-Gen Aircraft, including Iowa manufacturing work

Columns, essays, and Local Corridor commentary

Tornado Near West Branch Moved Through Southern Johnson and Cedar Counties During Severe April 2 Storms

ICCSD Cuts $7.5 Million as Families Press for Clear Answers on Classroom Impact

What people are talking about

Downtown parking changes are getting a second look before summer events ramp up.

Readers are sharing fresh anxiety around student housing turnover and next-fall lease timing.

More people are treating the river landing as a weekend anchor instead of just an arena stop.

Late-night food hours are being watched more closely as venues and bars stay busy deeper into the spring.

Curated picks worth planning around

Late screening: A24 rewind at FilmScene

Indie set and local opener at Gabe's

Friday showcase with two local comics and a touring headliner

Puzzles, patterns, and one page from the archive

Mini Crossword

Daily Sudoku

Letter Wheel

Today in Iowa History

Hawkeyes, local boards, and game coverage

TD for ‘The Boogeyman’

Hawkeyes land all-SEC guard Dani Carnegie in the transfer portal

Hawkeyes land all-SEC guard Dani Carnegie in the transfer portal

Hawkeyes Close Out U23 in Spokane

Downtown after dark

House Party Thursdays - $1 Drinks With Barta

House Party Thursdays - Solo Cup for a Solo Buck

Jordan Beem is BACK at Elray's!

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

Headliners | Dead Level Set discuss their origins in the Iowa City rock scene

Iowa Women’s Foundation opens grant applications for 2026

Artist Frank Hansen makes work that’s messy, freaky, angry and silly — whatever he’s feeling that day

What's happening across campus

‘US News & World Report’ releases 2026 graduate, professional program rankings

At the ‘edge of chaos,’ pigeons keep their options open

Live from Prairie Lights | Candice Wuehle - 'Ultranatural'

Featured local business

The stuff people check every day

Gas prices

Movie showtimes

What's open late

Road conditions

Lottery numbers

Powerball

Mega Millions

Lotto America

Local sources