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Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 12:00 PM
Mostly clear
Feels like 83° with 12 mph wind
Mostly clear over Iowa City with a 12 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
High
87°
Low
59°
Humidity
37%
Wind
12 mph
Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced the launch of a statewide research initiative aimed at understanding how environmental exposures may be causing a range of dire health problems experienced by people around the state. With initial funding of $6 million and a goal for $10 million, the university said it will gather and analyze […]
City of Iowa City news release The City of Iowa City will be closing multiple streets beginning Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, 2026, for the Iowa Arts Festival. The annual art and music festival organized
Lang 6/4/26 A suspect with ties to the April 19th shooting on the Ped Mall that left five people injured is back in Johnson County. 25-year-old Tyrone Poole of Marion was booked into the Johnson County Jail
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.
VCTMS w/ Mirrorcell, Waste, Catsclaw & 12 Gauge Autopsy at Wildwood 6pm Doors All Ages $20 adv
Ingrid Streitz is a local Iowa City–based guitarist and singer who performs throughout Iowa and Minnesota. Her goal is simple: to help pe...
Ingrid will be playing on June 5th from 8-11pm.
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.
IOWA CITY — The final tune-up before conference play begins is a matchup against a foe just up Interstate 380.
Read storyThe University of Iowa women’s basketball team will face Vanderbilt in a neutral site contest in Sioux City, Iowa next season.
Read storyThe University of Iowa women’s basketball team will face Vanderbilt in a neutral site contest in Sioux City, Iowa next season.
Read storyNelson Brands didn’t necessarily envision coaching at the college level.
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
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VCTMS w/ Mirrorcell, Waste, Catsclaw & 12 Gauge Autopsy at Wildwood 6pm Doors All Ages $20 adv
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Ingrid Streitz is a local Iowa City–based guitarist and singer who performs throughout Iowa and Minnesota. Her goal is simple: to help pe...
View eventVue Rooftop
Ingrid will be playing on June 5th from 8-11pm.
View eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
City of Iowa City news release The City of Iowa City will be closing multiple streets beginning Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, 2026, for the Iowa Arts Festival. The annual art and music festival organized
Reported by 1630 KCJJ
Polls have closed across Iowa. See who voters picked to represent their party in November’s general election.
Reported by Iowa Public Radio
BankIowa announced plans Tuesday to expand into Iowa County for the first time by opening a new branch in the historic Amana Colonies. The branch, located at 504 39th Ave., is scheduled to open in September. The facility was previously used by U.S. Bank. BankIowa officials said the move is a strategic expansion within the […] The post BankIowa to open new branch in Amana Colonies appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Every year, more than 1 million visitors enter the quiet, reverent space inside the National Archives Rotunda in Washington, D....
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
I-80: Shoulder work remains active near Tiffin. I-80: Road work remains active near Coralville.
Utility
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: June 3, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$212,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 6/6:
Draw details
Power Play 3x
Cash option $94,700,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsJun 3
Power Play 3xJun 1
Power Play 3xMay 30
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: June 2, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$368,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 6/5:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $163,600,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsJun 2
May 29
May 26
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: June 3, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$28,580,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 6/6:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 4x
Cash option $12,770,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsJun 3
All Star Bonus 4xJun 1
All Star Bonus 3xMay 30
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 Jun 4, 2026, 12:06 PM CDT
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