Dozens of patients arrived at local emergency rooms this weekend with fireworks-related injuries, including burns and traumatic hand injuries, local hospitals report.
Articles Tagged: Fourth of July
Government & Politics Jul. 1, 2021 11:09 am
Despite concerns Iowa isn’t moving fast enough for cities to get American Rescue Plan money, cities say delaying the start of the “shot clock” will give them time to prepare applications for funds to cover infrastructure, revenue loss and “community relief.”
Things To Do Jul. 2, 2021 8:08 am
Fireworks are returning to downtown Cedar Rapids, plus dozens of other shows across the area.
History Jun. 29, 2021 10:10 am
The key to taller corn — and better yields — is planting early and controlling weeds, most farmers say.
News Jun. 25, 2021 6:12 pm
Fireworks-related injuries at Iowa’s two largest trauma systems spiked after lawmakers legalized their sale in May 2017 — including a fourfold increase in injured kids, hit especially hard by the surge.
May. 23, 2021 9:07 am
Fireworks, Balloon Glow, DockDogs, drive-through pancake breakfast among the events returning to the 2021 Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival.