Iowa cities tighten fireworks rules after deadly cost of displays
After a costly season, Cedar Rapids Davenport and other Iowa cities move to ban home displays or curb sales. Industry players like Flashing Thunder and Iowa Fireworks plan for 2018, while officials track economic impact and prepare for next year’s regulations. The state estimates 2017 fireworks tax revenue at 17.8 million and 2018 at 24.8 million, with licensing fees totaling 238,400.
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