Jenkins

Troy, Belknap, Savannah, Monterey and West Grove are small communities and rural areas around Bloomfield in southern Iowa, set among rolling farmland, wooded creek corridors and open countryside. The region has a four-season climate, with warm summers, cold winters and changing fall colors. Bloomfield’s Davis County Courthouse anchors its historic town square, where local shops, cafés and restaurants offer everyday stops; the surrounding communities have a quieter, more agricultural character. Parks, public outdoor spaces and country roads provide room for walks, cycling and scenic drives, while nearby public lands and trails broaden opportunities for outdoor recreation. Community events and local history shape the area’s cultural life, with most shopping, dining and services centered in Bloomfield. A car is generally the most practical way to get between these spread-out places; sidewalks and town streets make walking possible within the compact centers.