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Fireworks ban is moot

Posted on March 6, 2014 by dpf_admin

That’s because Iowa is one of four states that bans sales of any fireworks other than sparklers and a few novelty items. Four states ban everything. And 42 states and the District of Columbia have laws that allow some form … Continue reading →

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City Looks for a New Fireworks Vendor This Year

Posted on March 5, 2014 by dpf_admin

After what many called a disappointing fireworks show last year, the city has found a new vendor for this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Locals complained last year that Bay Fireworks had too many delays in their program. But they … Continue reading →

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Fireworks rules may be relaxed

Posted on March 4, 2014 by dpf_admin

The sparkle and boom of fireworks soon may be on display in Muscle Shoals, but only during certain times. The City Council is considering changes to city ordinances that would allow for the sale and discharge of fireworks within the … Continue reading →

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Pensioner accidentally throws away fireworks, causes explosion

Posted on March 3, 2014 by dpf_admin

A 73-year-old Spanish man caused an explosion when he accidentally threw away some fireworks, authorities said. The incident happened Wednesday in the town of Majorca, TheLocal.es reported. Police said when the man, whose name was not reported, threw a bag … Continue reading →

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Should consumer fireworks be legal in Iowa?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by dpf_admin

Should Iowans be able to buy and set off consumer fireworks like bottle rockets and Roman candles? That question is the source of heavy debate this month at the Iowa statehouse after a Senate subcommittee approved Senate Study Bill 3182, … Continue reading →

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Council committee defers fireworks bill — for now

Posted on February 27, 2014 by dpf_admin

A bill allowing Oahu residents to once again set off sparklers and other novelty fireworks legally to ring New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July was deferred by the City Council Public Safety and Economic Development Committee Tuesday due … Continue reading →

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Honolulu Festival to offer biggest fireworks show yet

Posted on February 26, 2014 by dpf_admin

This year, the Honolulu Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary of promoting cultural and ethnic ties between Hawaii and Asia Pacific countries with a weekend of live performances, exhibits, a parade and the festival’s biggest fireworks show ever. The festival, which … Continue reading →

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Iowa fireworks bill needs longer fuse

Posted on February 25, 2014 by dpf_admin

From the sound of most Independence Days, it would be hard to conclude fireworks are illegal in Iowa. Those licensed, legal displays illuminating our river valley are surrounded by unlicensed, illegal displays that draw the same oohs and aahs. Blasts … Continue reading →

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Residents hope to raise private funds for Michigan City fireworks display

Posted on February 22, 2014 by dpf_admin

MICHIGAN CITY | A group of residents are banding together to try to bring back the fireworks in Michigan City. “Save The Fireworks” is a grassroots effort to raise money to pay for the fireworks eliminated just recently from the … Continue reading →

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Malta International Fireworks Festival launched

Posted on February 21, 2014 by dpf_admin

The Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority will be organizing the 13th edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival. The Festival has become a landmark event in the Islands’ calendar of events, with the Grand Finale taking place … Continue reading →

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