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Xtream Arena at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville Nov. 20, 2025. 3ice hockey

3Ice hockey league taps Coralville’s Xtream Arena as home base for 2026 season

3Ice, a professional three-on-three ice hockey league, announced Coralville’s Xtream Arena will be home base for its 2026 season. The announcement was made at a press conference Thursday at the arena with officials from Coralville, Iowa Heartlanders and 3Ice in…

Annie Smith Barkalow/November 21, 2025

Alouise Francois, a student at Jefferson High School, gives an acceptance speech after receiving the Youth Leader Award at the third annual Catherine McAuley Center Immigration and Business Luncheon March 6.

Catherine McAuley Center’s Immigration and Business luncheon addresses current immigration climate

Annie Smith Barkalow/March 10, 2025

Coralville city engineer Scott Larson points to slides exhibiting current infrastructure projects happening within the city. Mr. Larson was on hand to provide updates on Gather Iowa to community stakeholders at the Coralville City Hall March 3.

Gather Iowa gathers steam: Coralville city officials give update on southeast commercial district project

Annie Smith Barkalow/March 4, 2025

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

Iowa Board of Regents push pause on Iowa Memorial Union renovations

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 28, 2025

A member of UI Health Care's union SEIU holds a sign that declares "Restore merges staff seniority now!" at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Drive Wednesday. Health care workers say the 3% wage increase offered by the Iowa Board of Regents isn't enough.

UI Health Care Workers union protest for better wages, benefits

Annie Smith Barkalow/February 27, 2025