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Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
By Alisa Meggitt, Iowa City Supervisor Jon Green is the steady, thoughtful leader Johnson County needs in turbulent times. His colleagues on the Board recognized that leadership by electing him Chair for a second consecutive year — an unprecedented vote of confidence. Jon’s calm, bridge-building approach has provided dependable leadership and delivered real results for […]
By Laurie Tulchin, Johnson County I will be supporting Jon Green for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 2 primary. Jon was raised on an Iowa farm and currently lives on his farm near Lone Tree. His leadership on land use, the environment, and clean water for the past 5 years on the Board of […]
Hunter 05/21/26 An Iowa City man has been charged with OWI after an overnight accident earlier this month. Police say just before 2am May 2nd, 51-year-old Edgar Martinez Ruis of Essex Street reportedly hit a parked vehicle
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.
Join us for Iowa City's best live music at AlleyCat with Pop Baby & Xena Starr Saturday May 23rd - Doors open at 6 - Show at 7 - Karaoke...
Get ready for an explosive night of hip hop, funk, and soul with Iowa City legends, Uniphonics! Since forming in 2007, this powerhouse co...
Eva Maeve is a singer/songwriter based in the Midwest. With a voice that resonates deeply in the hearts of her listeners, Eva brings a un...
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 — One of the first people Karson Sharar spoke to after being drafted in the sixth round as No. 183 overall by the Arizona Cardinals ...
Read storyIOWA CITY — Bennett Stirtz is just one month away from the NBA Draft. He wasn’t afraid to turn some heads as the Hawkeyes’ lone representative...
Read storyBy Hawk Fanatic IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa All-Big Ten center Ava Heiden made her first guest appearance on the Hawk Fanatic radio show and podcast on Wednesday....
Read storyThe Iowa wrestling team secured seven top-10 seeds for the NCAA Championships, the governing body announced Wednesday.
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
AlleyCat
Join us for Iowa City's best live music at AlleyCat with Pop Baby & Xena Starr Saturday May 23rd - Doors open at 6 - Show at 7 - Karaoke...
View eventRiverfront Crossings Park
Get ready for an explosive night of hip hop, funk, and soul with Iowa City legends, Uniphonics! Since forming in 2007, this powerhouse co...
View eventVue Rooftop
Eva Maeve is a singer/songwriter based in the Midwest. With a voice that resonates deeply in the hearts of her listeners, Eva brings a un...
View eventCampus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson has appointed Barry Schreier faculty ombudsperson in the Office of the Ombudsperson...
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
Iowa DOT's 511 map remains the live read for corridor lane closures, scheduled work, and camera views around Iowa City.
Utility
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 20, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$131,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/23:
Draw details
Power Play 3x
Cash option $57,500,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsMay 20
Power Play 3xMay 18
Power Play 2xMay 16
Power Play 3xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 19, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$296,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/22:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $128,600,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsMay 19
May 15
May 12
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 20, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$27,340,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/23:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 2x
Cash option $12,000,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsMay 20
All Star Bonus 2xMay 18
All Star Bonus 3xMay 16
All Star Bonus 3xSource: 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 May 21, 2026, 10:33 AM CDT
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