Iowa Legislature Lifts Decades-Old Fireworks Ban

Almost 80 years ago Iowa banned the sale and use of consumer-grade fireworks; the Iowa Legislature voted to lift the ban in time for the 4th of July.

Iowa House Votes to Legalize Fireworks

The Iowa House of Representatives passed HF 614, on a 53-43 vote, that legalizes fireworks starting on December 1, 2015 should the bill become law.