Independent bookstore Firefly Books is targeting a grand opening in North Liberty in October 2026. Founded by local residents Leigha Garcia-George and Ashley Shewmaker, the store—located at 1085 Liberty Way, Suite 2—will feature fiction and nonfiction for all ages, with a focus on children’s literature to serve North Liberty’s growing demographic. “North Liberty has seen […] The post Indie bookstore Firefly Books coming to North Liberty fall 2026 appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

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Album Review: DEĀ EX MACHINĀ — ‘APO/THECARY’

APO/THECARY by DEĀ EX MACHINĀ Nothing is more frustrating than a tired cliché, especially one that happens to be true. Take “the only constant is change,” which is made anew when refracted through the lens of a burgeoning artist. Torina Gedler, a Des Moines-based synth-pop musician playing under the moniker DEĀ EX MACHINĀ, provides that […]

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Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity hosts CEO Build Day in Marion

Leaders from across the community will participate in a CEO Build Day on Thursday, Aug. 20 — hosted by Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH). The event brings local business leaders together for a hands-on day of construction, camaraderie and community investment, aimed at helping build an affordable home for a local family, according to […] The post Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity hosts CEO Build Day in Marion appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

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Live MusicLive music

Tomorrow, 7:30 PM

The James Theater / Iowa City

Dave Moore at The James

The event is held on August 21, 2026 at The James Theater in Iowa City, IA.

Live event listingOpen source pick

Live MusicLive music

Tomorrow, 8:00 PM

Vue Rooftop / Iowa City

Live Music: Justin Goodchild

Justin will be playing on August 21st from 8-11pm.

Live event listingOpen source pick

Live MusicLive music

Tomorrow, 8:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive / Iowa City

Kaden Timmerman - Live Music

Live music in downtown Iowa City with Kaden Timmerman!

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Daily edition

Puzzles, patterns, and one more game worth opening

Three quick-return daily plays, plus a featured original game that sits naturally alongside the rest of the shelf.

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DailyCompact grid

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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

New gameStrategy puzzle

Original labyrinth run

Music and nightlife

Downtown after dark

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

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Live musicTomorrow, 7:30 PM

The James Theater

Dave Moore at The James

The event is held on August 21, 2026 at The James Theater in Iowa City, IA.

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Live musicTomorrow, 8:00 PM

Vue Rooftop

Live Music: Justin Goodchild

Justin will be playing on August 21st from 8-11pm.

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Live musicTomorrow, 8:00 PM

Elray's Live & Dive

Kaden Timmerman - Live Music

Live music in downtown Iowa City with Kaden Timmerman!

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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 min ago

Corridor

Indie bookstore Firefly Books coming to North Liberty fall 2026

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Eastern Iowa

Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery brings one of the world’s oldest cuisines to Urbandale

Michelle Kaya was reluctant to leave her Michigan home, where she had family, friends and a teaching career. But her husband Ahmet’s job in executive management necessitated a move to central Iowa. Early in the process, he was staying at a hotel near Jordan Creek Town Center. Michelle came to visit, and she wanted sushi. […]

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Eastern Iowa

Review: Annie’s is all about crunchy bánh mì and lunchbreak-friendly service in downtown IC

Bánh mì became a street food staple in Vietnam in the 1950s, about a century after French imperialism brought the baguette to the country. The sandwich took off in the states in the 1980s and you can find them in several places around Iowa — Pho Real Kitchen and Bar, Zavy Kitchen, TNT Vietnamese Restaurant and […]

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Iowa NowAug 19

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Iowa grad Tony Tulathimutte receives inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award

Award-winning author and Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Tony Tulathimutte is the inaugural recipient of the Jack Galef Literar...

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Office of Strategic Communication

UI extends contract of Athletics Director Beth Goetz

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Live averages

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Tonight

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After 10 PM

What's open late

Check hours

Late-night food and bar hours shift by day and season, so confirm with downtown listings or the venue before making the late run.

Downtown Iowa City / Live sourceCheck late hours

Travel check

Road conditions

3 routes

I-380N TO 250TH STREET: Road work remains active at Exit 4 ramp to 250th Street. 250TH STREET E TO I-380: Road work remains active at Entrance ramp from 250th Street.

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Utility

Lottery numbers

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

Iowa Lottery

Powerball

Latest draw: August 19, 2026

Source

102158616417

Estimated jackpot

$68,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 8/22:

Draw details

Power Play 2x

Cash option $29,500,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Aug 19

Power Play 2x

102158616417

Aug 17

Power Play 4x

081525496522

Aug 15

Power Play 2x

050827296313

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: August 18, 2026

Source

051930385912

Estimated jackpot

$113,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 8/21:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $48,300,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Aug 18

051930385912

Aug 14

032327466011

Aug 11

012030466817

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: August 19, 2026

Source

233140414501

Estimated jackpot

$2,700,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 8/22:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 5x

Cash option $1,170,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Aug 19

All Star Bonus 5x

233140414501

Aug 17

All Star Bonus 2x

050810242704

Aug 15

All Star Bonus 4x

081819404110

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.

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Dave Moore at The James

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Kaden Timmerman - Live Music

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Downtown after dark

Dave Moore at The James

Live Music: Justin Goodchild

Kaden Timmerman - Live Music

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

Indie bookstore Firefly Books coming to North Liberty fall 2026

Istanbul Grill Cafe & Bakery brings one of the world’s oldest cuisines to Urbandale

Review: Annie’s is all about crunchy bánh mì and lunchbreak-friendly service in downtown IC

What's happening across campus

Iowa grad Tony Tulathimutte receives inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award

UI extends contract of Athletics Director Beth Goetz

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