Cedar Rapids approves fireworks use ban, limits sales

  • Source: Cedar Rapids Gazette
  • Published: 08/22/2017 06:00 PM

Cedar Rapids has voted to ban use of fireworks after a noisy first-run with legalization turned sour. The Cedar Rapids City Council at its meeting Tuesday voted 6-1, with Mayor Ron Corbett opposing, to ban fireworks use in city limits and restrict sales to industrial zones. Pat Shey and Justin Shields both supported the use ban, but were not present for the vote. Council members spoke out in force after getting bombarded with angry emails and phone calls in recent weeks.



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