Fireworks Ban Signals Historic Iowa Change in 2010s
Iowa ended an 80 year statewide fireworks ban, enabling July Fourth celebrations. Spencer and Remsen kept local prohibitions citing public safety and past fires that destroyed businesses and homes. Local officials say the repeal limited time to adjust and maintain caution for communities with a history of damage.
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Iowa Lottery results for Pick 3 midday evening and Pick 4 plus draws
Monday July 3 draws show Pick 3 midday 2 1 9 and evening 7 5 0, Pick 4 midday 0 2 2 9 and evening 2 7 0 1, plus Lucky for Life numbers 15 19 43 45 47 with Lucky ball 18.
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Fireworks and Iowa’s safe and sane Fourth history
A look back at Independence Day customs in eastern Iowa from 1865 to 1931 shows community picnics regattas and church services in Marion Cedar Rapids and Spencer. Fireworks were sold widely with concerns about safety rising after a 1931 Spencer fire caused massive damage leading to model city ordinances.
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Time Machine prompts look back at Iowa fireworks and bans
Eastern Iowa history features Cedar Rapids and Remsen fire stories from 1932 to 2017. It covers debates over selling fireworks in city limits, notable fires in Remsen and Ovens, the 1938 law, and eventual 2017 legalization. Names include Morris Sanford and Senator Howard Baldwin.
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