The first firework stand has been spotted in Marshalltown on South Center Street. The Marshalltown Police Department sent out a press release about fireworks over the weekend. The Marshalltown Police Department would like to remind the public about the dangers of using fireworks in the city. With the new state law fireworks are allowed to be shot off on July 3rd and 4th.
The city ordinance has been adjusted to reflect the new state law and fireworks are allowed from 9am – 10pm on July 3rd and 9am – 11pm on July 4th. Using fireworks is strictly prohibited on city streets, public sidewalks, and public parks.
During the 2023 calendar year, across the nation, 9,700 injuries treated at US hospitals were firework related and about 3,000 of those injuries occurred to youth 15 and younger. Fireworks started an estimated 19,500 fires every year.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB