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Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 10:30 PM
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Overcast over Iowa City with a 14 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
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Local News
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a property tax relief bill into law Monday afternoon. Earlier in the day, Des Moines city officials reviewed a looming multimillion budget shortfall in upcoming years due to the property tax changes.
By Sue Ellen Tuttle, Ames There is a person who taught at Iowa City West Junior High in 2004 that is my hero, even though I’ll likely never meet them. An assignment they gave ignited a future of identifying and fighting for civil rights and social justice in one of their students who would go on […]
As Iowa lawmakers rapidly approach the end of the 2026 legislative session, conversations around renewable energy remain abundant. As these discussions continue, the Common Sense Institute (CSI)’s latest energy report reveals that Iowa’s diverse energy grid continues to keep the state competitive and sustainable. Due in part to Iowa’s history of clean energy leadership, beginning […] The post Wind turbines, lower tax bills: The data behind Iowa’s clean energy dividend appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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.
Dizzy Bridges is an Iowa City band making beautifully lush and melodic music. It's like late 70s Costello meets mellow psychedelia, and t...
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...
Daily edition
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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 — TJ Hall considers his draft call an early birthday gift.
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 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 storySeveral Big Ten Conference and University awards were presented at the 2026 UI Athletics Senior Student-Athlete Reception on Friday afternoon at Kinnick Stad...
Read storyMusic and nightlife
Live music, events, and evening plans from around Iowa City.
The Black Angel
The Black Angel Groove Collective hosts an OPEN BLUES JAM at The Black Angel in Iowa City on the FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAYS of every month...
View eventThe Black Angel
Dizzy Bridges is an Iowa City band making beautifully lush and melodic music. It's like late 70s Costello meets mellow psychedelia, and t...
View eventAlleyCat
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 eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
Big Grove Brewery will host a grand opening Thursday, May 21, at its new taproom in The Shops of Prairie Village, marking the Iowa-based craft brewer’s sixth location and second outside its home state. The first 300 guests on opening day will receive a limited-edition frosted glass, and one winner will receive free beer for […] The post Big Grove Brewery opening new location at Prairie Village in Kansas City appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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The Eat Shop has added a fifth location, bringing its sweet and savory offerings to Coralville at 104 E. 7th St. Located in the Iowa River Landing, the cafe offers a variety of sandwiches on freshly baked bread, cookies, brownies, croissants, cinnamon rolls and other baked goods – plus specialty drinks. The spacious business includes […] The post The Eat Shop adds Coralville location appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Early voting in the June 2 primary election started on Wednesday. County auditors’ offices have started mailing out absentee ballots requested by voters and are opening their doors for early in-person voting. Early in-person voting will run through Monday, June 1, the day before the primary election, and all mail-in absentee ballots must be received […]
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Campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
As another academic year draws to a close, UI President Barbara Wilson reflects on your hard work to support student success an...
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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
IA-1: Road work continues between County Road F8W and I-80 (3 miles north of the Iowa City area). I-380: Road work remains active near North Liberty.
Utility
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 18, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$100,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/18:
Draw details
Power Play 2x
Cash option $43,900,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsMay 18
Power Play 2xMay 16
Power Play 3xMay 13
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 15, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$277,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/19:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $120,400,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsMay 15
May 12
May 8
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: May 18, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$26,730,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 5/18:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 3x
Cash option $11,730,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsMay 18
All Star Bonus 3xMay 16
All Star Bonus 3xMay 13
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 May 18, 2026, 10:46 PM CDT
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