Ottumwa, IA: Bridge View Center is proud to announce the return of Circus Pages Circus on Sunday, May 7^th for two shows at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Circus Pages, produced by Jose Pages for over 25 years, has successfully drawn from the generations of performing Pages to create a mesmerizing show for all ages. Originating in Cuba in the 1960’s, the world renowned Pages family has progressed from its initial talent on the flying trapeze to its current array of international animal trainers, daredevils, aerialist, acrobats, and clowns.

As one of the most respected names in the circus entertainment, Circus Pages has appeared throughout the United States and Canada in conjunction with numerous community sponsors, civic organizations, schools and non-profit organizations.

Circus Pages is proud to uphold the continued tradition of wholesome family entertainment that has linked generation after generation of Americans and Canadians together with a smile.

The show owns animals that enjoy starring in the circus ring which includes elephants, rare white tigers, camels, acrobatic dogs, liberty ponies, horses and rare white lions. These animals highlight the fabulous aerial, juggling, and clown acts that complete the family experience. A crowd favorite, Earhart Globe of Death will be back with adrenaline rushing motorcycle mayhem. Camel and pony rides will be available before the show. Elephant rides will be offered during intermission.

Tickets On Sale: Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 am

Ticket Prices: Adults $19.00

Children 14 & under $4.00; Under 2 is Free

(2) Kids get in free with (1) paying adult with coupon

Tickets can be purchased at the Bridge View Center Ticket Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. For more information visit www.bridgeviewcenter.com or call (641) 684-7000

The Iowa House early this morning unanimously approved SF 445 after adding important sentencing reform provisions that FAMM and other advocates have promoted. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, and then to Gov. Terry Branstad for his signature.

If signed into law, SF 445 would eliminate the mandatory minimum sentences for the lowest-level, Class C drug felonies and make about 200 people currently serving those sentences eligible for parole starting July 1, 2017. The bill would allow judges to reconsider sentences for Class C and D felonies anytime within a person’s first year in prison. Finally, it would reform the state’s out-of-date disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences, reducing it from 10:1 to 2.5:1.

“This bill is a modest step, but it is a step in the right direction,” said FAMM president Kevin Ring. “Eliminating mandatory minimum sentences for low-level offenders and narrowing the indefensible disparity between crack and powder cocaine sentences will allow Iowa’s leaders to better allocate anti-crime resources. We strongly urge Gov. Branstad to sign this commonsense legislation.”

SF 445 enjoys the support of the Iowa Department of Corrections, Attorney General Tom Miller, as well as numerous conservative organizations like the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Americans for Tax Reform, FreedomWorks, and the American Conservative Union.

In 2016, Branstad signed into law a more limited sentencing reform bill, which FAMM also supported. That reform cut in half the time certain prisoners serving mandatory minimum sentences must serve before becoming eligible for parole.

Ring said FAMM appreciated the broad and consistent bipartisan support that sentencing reform has received in the Iowa House, led by reform champions Rep. Zach Nunn (R, District 30), Rep. Rick Olson (D, District 31), Rep. Ashley Hinson (R, District 67), and House Majority Leader Chris Hagenow (R, District 43).

Full information about FAMM’s work in Iowa is available here.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two men walked away after their aircraft plunged more than 500 feet before crashing near an airport in south-central Iowa.

The crash was reported about 1:45 p.m. Monday near the Knoxville Airport at Knoxville in Marion County. Jeff Jorgenson says he and pilot Miles Loomis had just taken off when their gyroplane stalled and began falling. Gyroplanes also are referred to as gyrocopters.

Jorgenson says the aircraft hit some power lines just before it struck the ground. He and Loomis were treated for minor injuries.