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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 archiveApril 2, 2026

Archive note

A concise archive note on why county fairs became one of Iowa's most enduring civic stages.

Today in Iowa History

Read today's note. 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

Official update

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.

Read story

Arena

Big Ten

Official update

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.

Read story

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.

Read story

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.

Read story

Music and nightlife

Downtown after dark

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

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Food and bar movement

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

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

OpeningUpdated Friday

Northside

Northside Pantry Counter

Soft-opening service is underway with breakfast sandwiches, pantry basics, and a compact grab-and-go fridge.

Reported by Little Village

ClosureUpdated today

Downtown Iowa City

Clinton Street Taproom

Management says the dining room is closed for a short kitchen reset, with reopening timing expected early next week.

Reported by corridor staff

SpecialUpdated Thursday

Iowa River Landing

Backchannel Supper Club

Weekend happy-hour hours are stretching later to catch arena traffic and post-show walk-ins from the landing.

Reported by Corridor Business Journal

Campus

What's happening across campus

A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.

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Iowa NowCampus news

Office of Strategic Communication

Colin Gordon named 2026 UI Distinguished Chair

A longtime historian of public policy and political economy is being honored for scholarship, teaching, and service at Iowa.

Read story

Iowa NowCampus news

Office of Strategic Communication

UI professor awarded funding to uncover how metabolic health affects oral health

University of Iowa research on metabolic health and oral health receives new backing for a deeper study into connected outcomes.

Read story

Campus eventThis week

Hancher Auditorium

The Joffrey Ballet

Hancher hosts the acclaimed company for an evening program anchored by the troupe's daring, signature style.

Read story

Campus eventThis week

Duane Banks Field

Iowa baseball vs. Lindenwood

A home matchup at Duane Banks Field brings Hawkeye baseball into the current campus calendar.

Read story

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

2 spots

Tonight includes Mesa Pizza and George's, 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

Live map

Iowa DOT's 511 map remains the live read for corridor lane closures, scheduled work, and camera views around Iowa City.

Iowa DOT 511 · Use the live 511 mapOpen 511 Iowa

Utility

Lottery numbers

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

Iowa Lottery

Powerball

Latest draw: April 1, 2026

Source

041011526424

Estimated jackpot

$217,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/4:

Draw details

Power Play 3x

Cash option $97,400,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Apr 1

Power Play 3x

041011526424

Mar 30

Power Play 2x

071131415720

Mar 28

Power Play 4x

114243596125

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: March 31, 2026

Source

183545606517

Estimated jackpot

$90,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/3:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $40,100,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Mar 31

183545606517

Mar 27

132728416216

Mar 24

041352536910

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: April 1, 2026

Source

263439425105

Estimated jackpot

$21,050,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 4/4:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 4x

Cash option $9,440,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Apr 1

All Star Bonus 4x

263439425105

Mar 30

All Star Bonus 2x

012144474804

Mar 28

All Star Bonus 5x

152930323509

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 Apr 2, 2026, 1:36 PM CDT

Source links and attribution

Local sources

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

Source notice

The Gazette Little Village The Daily Iowan Iowa Public Radio Corridor Business Journal KCRG We Are Iowa Iowa Now

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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Columns, essays, and Local Corridor commentary

Trans Day of Visibility event in Iowa City brought music, resources and a visible show of community support

A Day of Civic Presence in Iowa City

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

Robert Gallery on CTE, Depression, and the Psychedelic Therapy That Saved His Life

MBB Notes: Big Ten Tournament vs. Ohio State

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

Seeds and Brackets Announced for 2026 NCAA Championship

Downtown after dark

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

Northside Pantry Counter

Clinton Street Taproom

Backchannel Supper Club

What's happening across campus

Colin Gordon named 2026 UI Distinguished Chair

UI professor awarded funding to uncover how metabolic health affects oral health

The Joffrey Ballet

Iowa baseball vs. Lindenwood

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

Local sources