Bridge View Center

Bridge View Center opened in 2007 on the banks of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, Iowa, and stands as a 92,000 square foot events center. A 30,000 square foot multi-purpose exposition hall handles trade shows and conventions, alongside a 664 seat theater, conference rooms, a studio, a lobby and an outdoor plaza. Events range from 3 to 3,000 guests. The center has its own parking lot south of the building, with overflow lots across the street, and the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Main Street stands adjacent. An in-house chef and catering staff handle banquets, weddings and meetings. Seating charts, tech specs and a facility map PDF are posted for planners, and an upcoming events list covers shows and concerts. Rated 4.4 from 952 Google reviews, 619 of them five stars.