The Bridge View Center, the crown jewel of Ottumwa, Iowa, is nestled on the banks of the Des Moines River. This 92,000 square foot complex features a convention center and performing arts theater. The Expo Hall is home to 30,000 square feet of exhibit space used for conventions, trade shows, and general sessions or it may be configured for a 3,000-seat concert or stage production. The venue also features five meeting rooms that can be combined as well.
The venue’s beautiful 664-seat theater is equipped for general sessions, speakers, stage productions, and concerts. The theater has full backstage services with a green room, private dressing rooms, a larger choral dressing room with restrooms, and studio space.
The Bridge View Center hosts a variety of events from conventions and trade shows to corporate meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, comedians, concerts, bull riding, and nationally touring shows.
102 Church Street
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Ottumwa, IA 52501
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Scott Hallgren
(641) 684-7000 ext: 222
(641) 684-7000 ext: 222
MARKET INFORMATION
MSA DEMOGRAPHICS
| TOTAL POPULATION | 44,171 |
|---|---|
| MEDIAN AGE | 35.9 |
| UNDER 5 YEARS | 6.63% |
| 5-14 YEARS | 13.29% |
| 15-24 YEARS | 13.01% |
| 25-34 YEARS | 11.83% |
| 35-44 YEARS | 11.84% |
| 45-54 YEARS | 13.29% |
| 55-64 YEARS | 13.52% |
| 65-74 YEARS | 8.44% |
| OVER 74 YEARS | 8.16% |
TELEVISION & RADIO
TELEVISION
KTVO – ABC and digital CBS affiliateKYOU – Fox Affiliate
Mediacom – Cable provider
RADIO
K201CJ (88.1 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)KTWA (92.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
K205CA (88.9 FM; OTTUMWA, ETC., IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
KRKN (104.3 FM; ELDON, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KOJY (106.9 FM; BLOOMFIELD, IA; Owner: HORIZON BROADCASTING, INC.)
KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
MARKETING RESOURCES
Venue Marketing Resources
- Offer event exposure outside our facility on digital outdoor marquee outside our facility visible to a high traffic highway (12,000 vehicles pass by each day).
- Offer event exposure inside our facility through 50” video boards (3) by the box office and concession stand and 11”x17” poster display in the lobby.
- Partner with the City of Ottumwa to post upcoming events on their Government Access Channel broadcast over Mediacom to 3600 subscribers at no charge to promoter.
EMPLOYERS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
John Deere: 950Cargill: 2400
Ottumwa Regional Health Center: 750
Ottumwa Community School District: 230
LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE: 3,800 STUDENTS
| EVENT SPACE | SEATING CAPACITY |
|---|---|
| THEATRE | 664 |
| EXHIBITION HALL | 30,000 |
| EVENT AREA | SQUARE FEET |
| EXHIBITION | 92,000 |
| TICKETING SYSTEM | TICKETMASTER |
| TAX RATE | 7.00% |
| BUYER DATABASE | 3,200 |
