Fireworks complaint calls up this year; Council Bluffs looks at possible ban, other changes

  • Source: Council Bluffs Nonpareil
  • Published: 07/17/2018 10:34 PM

The tents are down and the loud, colorful, hazy evenings over, but people in Council Bluffs are still talking about fireworks. In the aftermath of a loud Fourth of July season, at least two City Council members would like to see their use banned in the city, while the Council Bluffs Police Department saw an increase in fireworks-related calls. During the 2017 session, the Iowa Legislature legalized the sale, purchase and possession of the majority of consumer fireworks. The law allows local municipalities to restrict the use of fireworks. It allows sales between June 1 and July 8 as well as from Dec. 10 to Jan. 3 from licensed shops. Temporary firework stands will be allowed June 13 to July 8. The Council Bluffs City Council previously — and unanimously — approved the dates of June 29, June 30 and July 4 for legal use of fireworks in the city.



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