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Civic3 hr ago

Four Formula 1-inspired stories to watch while waiting for races

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Civic5 hr ago

State agencies urge Iowans to prepare for natural disasters before they hit

Iowa Public Radio
Traffic1 day ago

Man dies following motorcycle crash in Marion County

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Weather

Iowa City, Iowa at 8:45 PM

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49°

Clear sky

Feels like 41° with 7 mph wind

Clear sky over Iowa City with a 7 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.

High

58°

Low

36°

Humidity

39%

Wind

7 mph

Top stories

Latest local news

The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.

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The Daily IowanLocal NewsMar 25, 1:55 AM

Merit-based pay has little merit among Iowa lawmakers, educators

Lawmakers and school administrators are unsure how a merit-based pay system for educators in Iowa would operate. The structure, proposed by Gov. Kim Reynolds’ DOGE Task Force, would give teachers bonuses based on how effectively they increase student achievement. The DOGE Task Force was created in February 2025 to find ways to increase efficiency within... The post Merit-based pay has little merit among Iowa lawmakers, educators appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

This changes the day-to-day feel of Iowa City, from how people move around downtown to what they run into once they get there.

Local NewsRead at The Daily Iowan
The Daily IowanLocal NewsMar 25, 12:49 AM

Juvenile arrested following March 8 shot fired investigation

The Iowa City Police Department arrested a juvenile Tuesday following an investigation into a shot fired incident on March 8. According to a release from Iowa City Police Department, the juvenile was arrested on charges of riot, reckless use of a firearm causing property damage, minor in possession of a dangerous weapon, and person ineligible... The post Juvenile arrested following March 8 shot fired investigation appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

This changes the day-to-day feel of Iowa City, from how people move around downtown to what they run into once they get there.

Read at The Daily Iowan
The Daily IowanLocal NewsMar 25, 12:11 AM

IC consumers and grocers face financial pressures from tariffs

This is an installment in a multi-part series. Iowa City grocery stores and residents have been feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s tariffs over the last year on items ranging from beef, milk, alcohol, imported goods, and national brands. Last month, the Trump administration announced that global tariffs, which are import taxes used by... The post IC consumers and grocers face financial pressures from tariffs appeared first on The Daily Iowan .

Why it matters

It signals where local business traffic, neighborhood momentum, and everyday spending habits are moving next.

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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

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.

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Arena
Big Ten

Official update

MBB Notes: NCAA South Regional Semifinal vs. Nebraska

The ninth-seeded University of Iowa men’s basketball team heads to the Lone Star State for the NCAA South Regional where it will face fourth-seeded Nebraska...

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Arena
Big Ten

Regional coverage

2025-26: A season of high achievement, but a smudge at the end

The Iowa women's basketball team was defeated in double overtime by Virginia in the second round of the NCAA tournament, ending their season abruptly.

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Finals
NCAA

Local coverage

Iowa men’s wrestling evaluates the highs and lows of the 2025-2026 season

CLEVELAND — A whirlwind, a roller coaster, wild, improbable. Any of those words could describe the 2025-2026 Iowa men’s wrestling season. From promising tran...

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Music and nightlife

Downtown after dark

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

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Free showTomorrow, 7:00 PM

Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon

Brad & The Big Wave

Brad & The Big Wave - Free Show Friday Music 7:00-9:00

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Tickets $24.07Tomorrow, 8:00 PM

Gabe's Iowa City

Jordana w/ Kelcey Ayer

The Englert x Track Zero presents Jordana w/ Kelcey Ayer 8:00pm Doors // 9:00pm Show

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Tickets $18.83Saturday 6:00 PM

Gabe's Iowa City

POLYAChI Fest

POLYAChI FEST 2026 ft. POLYAChI, Fishbait, Charlie Otto, Babydoll, Dreamthief, Dyvyd Lunch, Hadiza, The Order Of Elec...

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Food and bar movement

Openings, closures, and notable shifts

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

Opening6 hr ago

Corridor

Pancheros partners with Mex Midwest Group for Midwest expansion

Pancheros Mexican Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Mex Midwest, a seasoned restaurant development group, to expand its presence across the Midwest. The agreement includes plans to open three new Pancheros locations. Two new restaurants are slated to open in northern Illinois this year: the first in Princeton as early as this summer, […] The post Pancheros partners with Mex Midwest Group for Midwest expansion appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Reported by Corridor Business Journal

Opening1 day ago

Corridor

Tiffin coffee shop Deja Brew opens second location at The Pines Pizza and Pub in Cedar Rapids

Deja Brew at The Pines, a new venture featuring a scratch-made bakery, coffee creations and energy drinks, will open for business Monday, March 23. The location features a drive-thru and is at The Pines Pizza and Pub, 4100 River Ridge Dr. NE. Hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Initially, only drive-thru service will […] The post Tiffin coffee shop Deja Brew opens second location at The Pines Pizza and Pub in Cedar Rapids appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .

Reported by Corridor Business Journal

Special1 day ago

Eastern Iowa

Linzi Murray and her West Des Moines bookstore/cafe are hitting their stride

Linzi Murray, owner of Reading in Public Bookstore and Cafe, lifted her pants leg, pointing to a tattoo on her left ankle. Although her dad, Keith, died of lung cancer 10 years ago, “he still jokes with me,” she said with a chuckle. They had a special bond, despite his drinking, her trauma as an […]

Reported by Little Village

Campus

What's happening across campus

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

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Iowa NowMar 22
Office of Strategic Communication

Kids with big dreams grew up to lead the Hawkeyes

Coverage from Iowa Now.

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Iowa NowMar 11
Richard C. Lewis

Iowa-led research team names, describes ‘Lucy’s hunter,’ a crocodile from our ancestors’ world

Coverage from Iowa Now.

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Campus eventMon, Mar 23, 2:00 PM
Prairie Lights Books

Live from Prairie Lights | Benjamin Hale in conversation with Bennett Sims - 'Cave Mountain'

Benjamin Hale will read from his new book, Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks , and will be joined in...

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Campus eventToday, 11:00 AM
Pearl Softball Field

Iowa softball vs. St. Thomas

The Iowa softball team hosts St. Thomas.

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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 2 days agoOpen 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 2 days agoSee local showtimes

After 10 PM

What's open late

4 spots

Weekend late includes Mesa Pizza, George's, and Hamburg Inn No. 2, with late service stretching as far as 2:30 AM in the downtown core.

Local Corridor late-hours board · Updated 2 days ago

Travel check

Road conditions

2 routes

I-380: Road work remains active near North Liberty. US-6: Road work remains active near Tiffin.

Iowa DOT 511 WZDx · Updated 1 min agoOpen 511 Iowa

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Today's games

Daily puzzles for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, built to feel like part of the local edition.

Daily edition

Fresh local boards follow the Central-time publication day.

The mini crossword, local trivia, word search, and archive card now move with one shared Local Corridor edition.

Today in Local HistoryToday's Local TriviaToday's Word SearchToday's Mini Crossword
Get a quiet weekly reminder

Iowa City + Iowa Archive

This Day in Local History

March 24 is drawing the nearest archive anniversary from North Liberty, with more local history notes inside.

March 13North Liberty8th anniversary
A break from the headlinesOpen local history

Local trivia

Corridor Trivia

Six quick local questions spanning venues, landmarks, and the towns readers mention without stopping to explain them.

6 questionsMultiple choiceDaily edition
A break from the headlinesPlay corridor trivia

Daily board

Word Search

A low-friction city-and-landmark search built for readers who know the route from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids.

12x12 grid5 wordsDaily edition
A break from the headlinesPlay word search

Daily grid

River Routes Mini

A compact corridor crossword built around river crossings and arts shorthand.

4x4 grid8 cluesDaily edition
A break from the headlinesPlay mini crossword

Utility

Lottery numbers

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

Iowa Lottery

Powerball

Latest draw: March 23, 2026

Source
121847566301

Estimated jackpot

$147,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/25:

Draw details

Power Play 10x

Cash option $66,600,000

Recent draws

Powerball results

Mar 23

Power Play 10x
121847566301

Mar 21

Power Play 2x
122836415902

Mar 18

Power Play 3x
141819216901

Iowa Lottery

Mega Millions

Latest draw: March 20, 2026

Source
112051556304

Estimated jackpot

$60,000,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/24:

Draw details

Mega Ball

Cash option $27,000,000

Recent draws

Mega Millions results

Mar 20

112051556304

Mar 17

041118385024

Mar 13

061936405509

Iowa Lottery

Lotto America

Latest draw: March 23, 2026

Source
030610323409

Estimated jackpot

$19,710,000

Next Est. Jackpot On 3/25:

Draw details

All Star Bonus 3x

Cash option $8,930,000

Recent draws

Lotto America results

Mar 23

All Star Bonus 3x
030610323409

Mar 21

All Star Bonus 4x
031113275209

Mar 18

All Star Bonus 3x
161829313907

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 Mar 24, 2026, 8:57 PM CDT

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