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Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
Lang 8/9/26 A search warrant executed on an Iowa City residence reportedly turned up drugs and weapons. 33-year-old Corey Lindsey Jr. was booked into the Johnson County Jail just before 4:00 Sunday morning. Iowa City Police say
Lang 8/9/26 A wrong-way driver has been arrested on drug and drunk driving charges. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reports pulling over a 2022 Chevy Silverado that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Old Highway
Lang 8/9/26 An armed robbery investigation by Iowa City Police has lead to an Illinois man’s arrest on weapons and drug charges. As part of that investigation, Iowa City Police pulled over a 2016 Mercedes Benz with
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.
Experience a powerhouse of talent and "socially-conscious grit" with River Glen Band! Join us at the Ped Mall Stage for an evening of ori...
ALL AGES EVENT! Overtime a full-throttle anniversary run celebrating the 10-year mark of Overtimes RIAA Certified Gold breakout, Hunger I...
tickets: 8pm doors, 9pm music $15 GA / $10 student "On Stash, the absolutely energy-drenched 2nd album from BCMC, the guitar and keys duo...
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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.
Elray's Live & Dive
The event is held on August 12, 2026 at Elray's Live & Dive in Iowa City, IA.
View eventWilson's Orchard
Some of the best Thursday nights in Iowa City happen right here in the orchard. Farm Sessions is our weekly live music series featuring a...
View eventNorth Liberty Pool And Aquatic Center
For one hour, summer gets to feel like magic instead of mayhem. Somewhere between the last light and the first star, there's a version of...
View eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
Lang 8/9/26 Construction work begins Monday on Highway 1 north of Iowa City. The Iowa Department of Transportation reports the work involves Highway 1 between Interstate 80 and Morse Road. The right lane will be closed northbound,
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
The Eastern Iowa Health Center has announced the opening of a new tele-optometry clinic in Cedar Rapids, part of an expanding list of services offered by the community health center. The clinic, located on the second floor of EIHC’s dental building at 1210 4th Ave. SE, opened July 20 and uses what the health center […] The post Eastern Iowa Health Center opens tele-optometry clinic in Cedar Rapids appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
Reported by Corridor Business Journal
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.
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