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Weather
Iowa City, Iowa at 1:45 PM
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Feels like 36° with 21 mph wind
Clear sky over Iowa City with a 21 mph breeze moving across downtown near the Old Capitol.
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Top stories
The local headlines and corridor stories worth starting with.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law Thursday that raises the tax on HMO health insurance plans to generate more money for Iowa’s Medicaid program. Democrats say the tax hike will raise some Iowans' health insurance premiums.
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.
Welcome back to Worth a Rewatch — new reviews and reevaluations of old films featured at Iowa’s nonprofit cinemas. Think of it as a small historical adventure, an investigation of an artifact and perhaps, the way meaning has changed over time. Today we look at Howard Hawk's 1932 gangster magnum opus Scarface, which the Bijou Film Board will be screening at FilmScene this weekend.
Why it matters
It helps readers keep a pulse on the culture, events, and smaller scene shifts that make the corridor feel alive.
Republican candidate for governor Rep. Eddie Andrews spoke at a GOP fundraiser Thursday and accused Adam Steen, one of his primary election opponents, of lying about his campaign’s involvement with challenging Andrews’ place on the ballot.
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 buzz
A neutral digest of what is pulling attention around Iowa City and the corridor.
It affects weekend trips, restaurant stops, and whether downtown feels easy or annoying for quick visits.
Source mix / City Hall + downtown merchants
It shapes neighborhood churn, parent planning, and the feel of several blocks near campus every spring.
Source mix / Campus desk + neighborhood chatter
That shift changes where crowds start the evening and which businesses are benefitting from new foot traffic.
Source mix / Coralville coverage mix
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
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.
A late show built for downtown walkers who want something quieter after dinner and before the bars fill up.
A compact club-room pick for readers looking for one reliable late-night stop instead of a long calendar search.
A straightforward Friday room for people who want a planned night out without crossing half the corridor.
Daily edition
Three habit-forming daily plays, plus a separate history note that reads like part of the publication.
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.
Archive note
A concise archive note on why county fairs became one of Iowa's most enduring civic stages.
Read today's note. Editorial, archival, and written to sit beside the puzzles without behaving like one.
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 Smokehouse & Saloon
The event is held on March 28, 2026 at Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon in Iowa City, IA.The cost is 37.00 - 52.17
View eventEnglert Civic Theatre
Englert Presents Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives On-Sale Schedule Member Presale: Wednesday, January 7 @ 10:00 AM CT Public On-S...
View eventHancher Auditorium
The event is held on March 28, 2026 at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, IA.The cost is 134.64 - 183.18
View eventFood and bar movement
Editorial notes on where hours, openings, and neighborhood patterns are moving.
Registration is open for the 2026 Healthiest State Conference, presented by Wellabe, as employers across Iowa continue to address employee burnout, mental health, and evolving workforce needs. The conference, hosted by the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, will take place on April 22 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. It is designed for HR professionals, […] The post 2026 Iowa Healthiest State Conference opens registration for workplace well‑being leaders appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Most Iowans are lucky to have a single bookstore in their neighborhood. As of December, Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village has two. Sisters Books and Nooks debuted in September, founded by friends Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, who call themselves “sisters by choice.” Three months later, sisters-by-birth Lindsay and Jaymie McGrath opened I’ll Meet You There […]
Reported by Little Village
Registration for the 36th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer will open on Wednesday, April 1, at www.especiallyforyourace.org. This year’s race is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4. The EFY Race is a critical fundraiser for the Especially for You Fund, which provides financial assistance for breast care and gynecological cancer services, including […] The post Registration opens for 36th annual Especially for You race against breast cancer appeared first on Corridor Business Journal .
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Campus
A quick read of Iowa Now headlines and upcoming University of Iowa events.
Sheila Baldwin has been named the next president and CEO of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA). Baldwin curre...
Read storyCoverage from Iowa Now.
Read storyThe Iowa baseball team hosts UCLA.
Read storyBusiness spotlight
A featured local business from Iowa City and the Corridor.
Quick tools
Gas, movies, late-night spots, road conditions. Quick answers, no digging.
Around the corridor
Costco in Coralville is down to $2.93 for regular, with the tracked corridor board topping out at $3.05.
Tonight
3 local venues have 7 tracked starts tonight, led by Black Bag at FilmScene at the Chauncey and Mickey 17 in Iowa City.
After 10 PM
Tonight includes Mesa Pizza, George's, and Hamburg Inn No. 2, with late service stretching as far as 2:30 AM in the downtown core.
Travel check
US-6: Road work remains active near Tiffin. US-218: Road work remains active near Hills.
Utility
Latest draw numbers and official result links from the Iowa Lottery.
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: March 25, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$166,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 3/28:
Draw details
Power Play 4x
Cash option $74,500,000
Recent draws
Powerball resultsMar 25
Power Play 4xMar 23
Power Play 10xMar 21
Power Play 2xIowa Lottery
Latest draw: March 24, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$70,000,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 3/27:
Draw details
Mega Ball
Cash option $31,500,000
Recent draws
Mega Millions resultsMar 24
Mar 20
Mar 17
Iowa Lottery
Latest draw: March 25, 2026
Estimated jackpot
$20,030,000
Next Est. Jackpot On 3/28:
Draw details
All Star Bonus 3x
Cash option $8,990,000
Recent draws
Lotto America resultsMar 25
All Star Bonus 3xMar 23
All Star Bonus 3xMar 21
All Star Bonus 4xSource: 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 27, 2026, 1:58 PM CDT
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