City officials gathered with architect, design and construction firm officials and community and city leaders to participate in the long-awaited groundbreaking for the new Civic Center Arena Saturday (November 16). A large crowd turned out for the event, which also included presentations from Mayor Allender, former Mayor Don Barnett, Civic Center Director Craig Baltzer and representation from city staff, and the various firms involved in the project, scheduled for completion in the fall of 2021.