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Iowa City's calmer front page for headlines, weather, and what to do next.
Start with the latest local stories, Corridor Sports, campus updates, and downtown picks without the clutter.
Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 10:00 PM
Overcast
Feels like 75° with 5 mph wind
Overcast over Iowa City with a 5 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
High
83°
Low
63°
Humidity
67%
Wind
5 mph
Local News
Latest local news
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
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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.
Streak-friendly
Mini Crossword
A tight, quick solve built for a coffee-length check-in and a clean editorial rhythm.
Fresh each morning
Daily Sudoku
A disciplined number grid with enough resistance to feel satisfying without taking over the day.
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Letter Wheel
A fast, habit-forming word run designed for readers who like pattern, pace, and one more round.
Original labyrinth run
Path of Adders
Rotate carved stones, wake every sigil, and close each chamber without letting the braid spill into the dark.
Corridor Sports
Hawkeyes, local boards, and game coverage
Scores, updates, and sports storylines gathered into one tighter shelf.
Robert Gallery on CTE, Depression, and the Psychedelic Therapy That Saved His Life
The former Iowa football and NFL star opens up about brain trauma and why he now advocates for psychedelic research.
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MBB Notes: Big Ten Tournament vs. Ohio State
The 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.
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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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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.
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Downtown after dark
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
Campus
What's happening across campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Latest University of Iowa headlines
Open Iowa Now for the newest official campus stories, research notes, student updates, and university announcements.
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Check Iowa Now's campus feed for the latest stories affecting students, faculty, staff, and the wider Iowa City campus.
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University of Iowa events calendar
Browse today's and upcoming lectures, performances, exhibits, student events, and public programs from the official UI calendar.
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Hawkeye athletics schedule
Check the official Hawkeye Sports schedule for current games, matchups, ticket links, and venue details.
Read storyBusiness spotlight
Featured local business
A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.
Quick tools
Live shortcuts people check every day
Gas, movies, late-night hours, and road conditions from sources that stay current.
Around the corridor
Gas prices
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
Movie showtimes
Use the FilmScene and Marcus Coral Ridge calendars for today's Iowa City and Coralville showtimes before picking a seat.
After 10 PM
What's open late
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
Road conditions
Iowa DOT's 511 map remains the live read for corridor lane closures, scheduled work, and camera views around Iowa City.
Source links and attribution
Local sources
Local Corridor highlights reporting from established area outlets. Follow the original desks directly below.