Des Moines, Central Iowa Cities Allow Fireworks Between Certain Hours in Public Spaces Under New State Law

What to know about Iowa’s new fireworks law ahead of July 4

A law going into effect July 1 will limit local governments' ability to ban or restrict the use of fireworks on July 3, 4 and Dec. 31 each year. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch)As Iowans prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, a new state law going into effect Tuesday will loosen restrictions on setting off fireworks on July 3 and 4 in some communities. Senate File 303 was signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds in May. The law, whi…

Des Moines, central Iowa cities allow fireworks between certain hours in public spaces under new state law

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New report highlights alarming firework injury trend ahead of July 4

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, a new independent report reveals concerning trends in fireworks-related injuries and fatalities, underscoring a critical gap in federal oversight. The American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) has released its inaugural Annual Fireworks Injury Report, detailing an estimated 14,741 injuries treated in U.S. emergency rooms in 2024. The report’s findings highlight significant saf…