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.