Iowa City police have responded to 406 fireworks calls since the sale of fireworks became legal in Iowa on June 1. During the same time frame last year, police received only 32 fireworks calls. Although fireworks can legally be sold in Iowa City between June 1 and July 9, their use is prohibited in city limits. Violators can be fined $250 to $650.
IC police respond to hundreds of fireworks complaints
July 6, 2017
Fireworks go off over a ferris wheel inside Coralville’s S.T. Morrison Park. The night ended with a fireworks show after a day of activities including a parade and a carnival. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)