Iowa City front page
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Happening now
Road friction, weather urgency, and civic updates in one fast strip.
Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 10:45 PM
Clear sky
Feels like 73° with 5 mph wind
Clear sky over Iowa City with a 5 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
High
82°
Low
64°
Humidity
92%
Wind
5 mph
Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
Lang 8/8/26 A warrant executed on the residence of an Iowa City burglary suspect has reportedly turned up drugs and guns. 39-year-old Tade Mellecker is accused of breaking into an unoccupied building on Bloomington Street in early
Lang 8/8/26 Two Iowa City residents were injured in a fatal three-vehicle crash in Delaware County early Saturday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says a 2010 Toyota Prius and a 2015 Honda CRV were parked on the
Lang 8/8/26 An Iowa City man is accused of breaking a ceramic mug over another person’s head. Iowa City Police say the alleged victim was a house guest at the South 7th Avenue residence of 25-year-old Dylon
Tonight / This Weekend
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.
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
A fast, habit-forming word run designed for readers who like pattern, pace, and one more round.
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.
Fourth-year kicker Eli Ozick has been named to the 2026 Lou Groza Place-Kicker Award Watch List.
Read storyBy Pat Harty IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Hawk Fanatic/KCJJ radio show and podcast sometimes goes off course, or as we like to call it, drifting. Music is often whe...
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.
Elray's Live & Dive
The event is held on August 08, 2026 at Elray's Live & Dive in Iowa City, IA.
View eventPS1 Close House
Join Gabriel on Mondays for a new 12-week Brazilian Zouk series focused on strong fundamentals, connection, musicality, head movement, an...
View eventCoralville Public Library
The event is held on August 11, 2026 at Coralville Public Library in Coralville, IA.
View eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
Lang 8/8/26 The suspect in April’s Ped Mall shooting that left five people injured has pleaded not guilty in a separate burglary case. 18-year-old Damarian Jones is accused of opening fire during a brawl on the 100
Reported by 1630 KCJJ
Johnson County Auditor news release Johnson County, Iowa — The Johnson County Auditor’s Office completed its post-election audit for the August 2, 2026 Lone Tree Community School District special election, confirming the accuracy of the election night results.
Reported by 1630 KCJJ
Nhina Chau, owner of Heavenly Asian Cuisine, will never put freezer-burned veggies in her egg drop soup. She crinkles her nose at the thought of it. “I personally hate the smell of frozen peas and carrots,” Chau said, squirming in her chair. Egg drop soup is a Chinese restaurant classic. The people of West Des […]
Reported by Little Village
Campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Physicists led by the University of Iowa have traced the solar activity that caused the 2024 Mother’s Day storms, which spawned...
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 8, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$856,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/8:
Draw details
Power Play 3x
Cash option $370,700,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsAug 8
Power Play 3xAug 5
Power Play 2xAug 3
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: August 7, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$80,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/11:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $34,400,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsAug 7
Aug 4
Jul 31
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: August 8, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$2,400,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 8/8:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 4x
Cash option $1,030,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsAug 8
All Star Bonus 4xAug 5
All Star Bonus 2xAug 3
All Star Bonus 5xSource: 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 8, 2026, 10:58 PM CDT
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