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Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 11:15 AM
Clear sky
Feels like 91° with 7 mph wind
Clear sky over Iowa City with a 7 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
High
92°
Low
70°
Humidity
62%
Wind
7 mph
Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
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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.
Night Owl Country Band
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor...
Live band plays your favorite songs at Elray's in downtown Iowa City!
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.
The former Iowa football and NFL star opens up about brain trauma and why he now advocates for psychedelic research.
Read storyThe 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 story2-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 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.
Wildwood
Night Owl Country Band
View eventOld Brick
Ballroom and Latin Social Dancing Hosted by Iowa Corridor USA Dance Chapter #2100 serving the Iowa City/Coralville/North Liberty Corridor...
View eventElray's Live & Dive
Live band plays your favorite songs at Elray's in downtown Iowa City!
View eventCampus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Business 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: July 1, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$396,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 7/4:
Draw details
Power Play 2x
Cash option $177,700,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsJul 1
Power Play 2xJun 29
Power Play 2xJun 27
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: June 30, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$542,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 7/3:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $242,000,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsJun 30
Jun 26
Jun 23
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: July 1, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$31,490,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 7/4:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 2x
Cash option $14,120,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsJul 1
All Star Bonus 2xJun 29
All Star Bonus 3xJun 27
All Star Bonus 2xSource: 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 Jul 3, 2026, 11:38 AM CDT
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Local Corridor highlights reporting from established area outlets. Follow the original desks directly below.
