The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

IC police respond to hundreds of fireworks complaints

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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)

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.

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