Tuesday Morning Read: Residents fuming over fireworks, Ski Team’s 39th year, ban likely excludes college students

TODAY'S WEATHER — Mostly sunny, continued mild. High 75, low 60.

RESIDENTS FUMING OVER FIREWORKS — The fledgling fireworks experiment in Cedar Rapids has already gotten 'out of control,' some residents say. The explosions go boom, boom, boom for hours, night after night, all across the city. It distresses pets, military veterans with PTSDs, wakes up young children and poses public safety risks, according to interviews and letters received by city officials. Read more: http://bit.ly/2rVeyUB

SKI TEAM'S 39TH YEAR — Like ants on a hill. This is how Don Clow, who's been directing the Five Seasons Ski Team for nearly 37 years, refers to the team's preshow preparations — lots of pieces in motion, all working together. Read more: http://bit.ly/2tg2G3d

BAN LIKELY EXCLUDES COLLEGE STUDENTS — The fledgling fireworks experiment in Cedar Rapids has already gotten 'out of control,' some residents say. The explosions go boom, boom, boom for hours, night after night, all across the city. It distresses pets, military veterans with PTSDs, wakes up young children and poses public safety risks, according to interviews and letters received by city officials. Read more: http://bit.ly/2rVImQV

SCOTT SCHEBLER'S BREAKOUT — There's nothing unusual about a baseball hitter who was born in Cedar Rapids facing a pitcher who was born in Iowa City. That it occurred during a major league game, though, is something seldom seen. Read more: http://bit.ly/2tfOfM1

QUOTABLE — 'This bill has been a complete and utter disaster and an act of stupidity. Every night is the Fourth of July in my neighborhood and always beyond the times permitted by law.' Eric Wullner, 53, of Cedar Rapids, regarding Iowa's new law legalizing the sale and use of consumer-grade fireworks