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Owens Center Gets Major Upgrade | Peoria News
The Owens Center is set for a $20 million makeover to modernize its aging facilities, with upgrades including expanded locker rooms, a revamped lobby, and a major overhaul of Rink Two — all aimed at replacing the outdated ice plant with a more efficient ammonia system. While most support the modernization, there’s a passionate push to keep the beloved wood paneling intact. Some even propose repurposing the old aquatic center into a third ice rink to attract leagues from Chicago and St. Louis. With construction slated to begin in March 2028 and wrap by fall, this ambitious project seeks to…
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