Spring flowers in bloom in downtown Ottawa

Tulips were in bloom Tuesday in the flower beds of downtown Ottawa. The flower beds are cared for by volunteers from the Ottawa community.

To volunteer to take care of a flower bed, contact Tami Koppen, community development specialist, at 815-433-0161, ext. 240, or tkoppen@cityofottawa.org, or Alaina Iverson, administrative assistant to the mayor and special events, at 815-433-0161, ext. 110, or aiverson@cityofottawa.org.