US EditionIowa lawmakers push unrestricted fireworks bill ahead of America's 250th birthday
- The Iowa House passed Senate File 303 on May 13, 2025, prohibiting local limits on fireworks use on July 3, 4, and Dec. 31 statewide.
- This bill aims to remove local ordinances in cities like Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, in line with President Trump's plan for the 250th U.S. Anniversary celebrations.
- The law maintains existing state regulations on fireworks use, including restrictions on sale to minors and required local approval for display fireworks.
- Rep. Bill Gustoff said the bill will allow 'the unwary, patriotic American in Iowa' to celebrate without breaking the law, supporting Trump's yearlong 'Great American State Fair' event.
- Opponents, including Democrats and fire officials, warn the bill limits local safety control and may harm veterans with PTSD, but Republicans stress Iowa’s readiness to host major celebrations.
30 Articles
30 Articles
Legalizing consumer fireworks displays statewide on July 3 and 4 - Radio Iowa
The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would override city and county ordinances that ban fireworks on Independence Day. Representative Bill Gustoff, a Republican from Des Moines, said the bill eliminates a confusing patchwork of ordinances that prevent Iowans from celebrating the country’s independence from Great Britain the way the founding fathers […]
The Peterborough Examiner
With Trump’s plans for America’s 250th in mind, Iowa lawmakers don’t want cities to limit fireworks
Iowa lawmakers want President Donald Trump to know that their state is eager to be at the center of next year's celebration of the nation's 250th birthday and shares his vision of fireworks filling the skies — so much so…
The Northern Virginia Daily
With Trump's plans for America's 250th in mind, Iowa lawmakers don't want cities to limit fireworks
Iowa lawmakers want President Donald Trump to know that their state is eager to be at the center of next year’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday and shares his vision of fireworks filling the skies. They're so eager that…
Jefferson County discussion centers on fireworks
Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. Potential future bans, pathway to public displays discussed Jefferson County discussion centers on fireworks Elijah Sussman
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
