Circus coming to Iola Sept. 12

The big top is coming to Iola.
The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for a pair of shows at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
The tent will be set up at 423 W. Madison Ave., behind Miller’s on Madison.
An assortment of acrobats, animal performers and circus clowns are on the menu.
Advance tickets sell for $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-12. Youngsters younger than 2 are admitted free of charge.
Tickets on show day sell for $13 for adults and $7 for children.
Advance tickets are available at the Chamber, Duane’s Flowers, Landmark Bank and Iola Pharmacy.
The public is invited to watch the raising of the big top, from 9:30 to 10 o’clock that morning, followed by free tours of the facilities.