Eighteen years ago, University of Iowa College of Dentistry professor Steven Levy knew Col. Paul Colthirst, a former student in the university’s graduate Dental Public Health program, was bound for a leadership role in the U.S. Army. As of March 1, his prediction was realized, Colthirst was named the 30th Chief of the U.S. Army... The post UI alum named to highest-ranking dental position in U.S. Army appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

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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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Opinion | The Iowa legislature infringes on local community’s right to make decisions

The Iowa Senate and Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to do away with Iowa City’s local gender protections is a cruel overreach in power made only possible by the rampant attack around the country against gender identity. These pieces of legislation impact real people in the communities across the country, including in Iowa City. In Kansas,... The post Opinion | The Iowa legislature infringes on local community’s right to make decisions appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

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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 NewsMar 30, 12:55 AM

Opinion | Conversion therapy is legalized abuse

People are driven primarily by love and fear. But it is the combination of these two things with a dollop of misinformation that, in my opinion, often drives most parents to send their children to conversion therapy. But if these same parents were to be aware of the great dangers of conversion therapy, our state... The post Opinion | Conversion therapy is legalized abuse appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

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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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Original writing

Columns, essays, and Local Corridor commentary

Original Local Corridor writing surfaced alongside the daily front page.

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A Day of Civic Presence in Iowa City

The No Kings rally downtown felt less like spectacle and more like a broad, local act of civic turnout.

A Local Corridor column on the No Kings rally in Iowa City, where a multigenerational crowd turned a national protest into a distinctly local display of civic presence.

By Charles Cranston

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March 29, 2026

What a smaller local site can still do

A Local Corridor column on why a smaller publication can still earn a place in a reader's routine by being selective, calm, and serviceable.

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Editorial cartoon

Political cartoons and pointed local commentary

Original editorial art can appear as a featured panel on the front page and in the daily newsletter.

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Featured cartoon/March 28, 2026

Committee Season

A Statehouse cartoon about bills getting polished, delayed, and quietly buried at the same table.

A quick editorial cartoon slot for legislative process, procedural theater, and the gap between public messaging and private maneuvering.

By Charles Cranston

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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 archiveMarch 29, 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

Iowa football picks up three star safety for 2027 class

IOWA CITY — Iowa football has picked up another three-star safety for the 2027 rookie class.

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Arena

Big Ten

Official update

Hawkeyes Fall to Illinois in Elite 8

The ninth-seeded Iowa men’s basketball team fell to third-seeded Illinois, 71-59, on Saturday in Houston in the Elite Eight. The Hawkeyes finish the season 2...

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Arena

Big Ten

Official update

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

Official update

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.

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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 musicFriday 8:00 PM

Alley Cat

Matthew Jacobsen @ AlleyCat

AlleyCat is Iowa City's home for live music & comedy. We welcome Matt Jacobsen and friends for amazing comedy Friday April 3rd at 9pm - D...

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Live musicFriday 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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ShowcaseThursday 7:30 PM

Englert Civic Theatre

Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither

Englert Presents: Songwriter Series Loudon Wainwright III & Chris Smither On-Sale Schedule Member Presale: Begins Wednesday, November 19...

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Food and bar movement

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

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

Opening3 days ago

Corridor

2026 Iowa Healthiest State Conference opens registration for workplace well‑being leaders

Registration is open for the 2026 Healthiest State Conference, presented by Wellabe, as employers across Iowa continue to address employee burnout, mental health, and evolving workforce needs. The conference, hosted by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, will take place on April 22 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. It is designed for HR professionals, […] The post 2026 Iowa Healthiest State Conference opens registration for workplace well‑being leaders appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

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Opening4 days ago

Eastern Iowa

Czech Village’s new, women-owned bookstores bring two different vibes to the neighborhood

Most Iowans are lucky to have a single bookstore in their neighborhood. As of December, Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has two. Sisters Books and Nooks debuted in September, founded by friends Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, who call themselves “sisters by choice.” Three months later, sisters-by-birth Lindsay and Jaymie McGrath opened I’ll Meet You There […]

Reported by Little Village

Opening4 days ago

Corridor

Registration opens for 36th annual Especially for You race against breast cancer

Registration for the 36th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer will open on Wednesday, April 1, at www.especiallyforyourace.org. This year’s race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4. The EFY Race is a critical fundraiser for the Especially for You Fund, which provides financial assistance for breast care and gynecological cancer services, including […] The post Registration opens for 36th annual Especially for You race against breast cancer 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 NowMar 25

University of Iowa Center for Advancement

Sheila Baldwin named next president, CEO of UI Center for Advancement

Sheila Baldwin has been named the next president and CEO of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA). Baldwin curre...

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Iowa NowMar 25

Office of the Vice President for Research

OVPR awards first-ever Large Grant Development Opportunity funds to 12 research teams

Coverage from Iowa Now.

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Campus eventToday, 7:00 AM

Pearl Softball Field

Iowa softball vs. Washington

The Iowa softball team hosts Washington.

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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

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

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: March 28, 2026

Source

114243596125

Estimated jackpot

$180,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/30:

Draw details

Power Play 4x

Cash option $80,800,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Mar 28

Power Play 4x

114243596125

Mar 25

Power Play 4x

072155566426

Mar 23

Power Play 10x

121847566301

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: March 27, 2026

Source

132728416216

Estimated jackpot

$80,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/31:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $35,600,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Mar 27

132728416216

Mar 24

041352536910

Mar 20

112051556304

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: March 28, 2026

Source

152930323509

Estimated jackpot

$20,450,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/30:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 5x

Cash option $9,170,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Mar 28

All Star Bonus 5x

152930323509

Mar 25

All Star Bonus 3x

020409304304

Mar 23

All Star Bonus 3x

030610323409

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 Mar 29, 2026, 10:00 PM CDT

Source links and attribution

Local sources

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

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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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UI alum named to highest-ranking dental position in U.S. Army

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Columns, essays, and Local Corridor commentary

A Day of Civic Presence in Iowa City

What a smaller local site can still do

Political cartoons and pointed local commentary

Committee Season

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

Iowa football picks up three star safety for 2027 class

Hawkeyes Fall to Illinois in Elite 8

No. 9 Hawkeyes Fall to No. 2 UCLA in Big Ten Championship

Seeds and Brackets Announced for 2026 NCAA Championship

Downtown after dark

Matthew Jacobsen @ AlleyCat

Ratilla - Elray's Live & Dive

Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

2026 Iowa Healthiest State Conference opens registration for workplace well‑being leaders

Czech Village’s new, women-owned bookstores bring two different vibes to the neighborhood

Registration opens for 36th annual Especially for You race against breast cancer

What's happening across campus

Sheila Baldwin named next president, CEO of UI Center for Advancement

OVPR awards first-ever Large Grant Development Opportunity funds to 12 research teams

Iowa softball vs. Washington

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

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