The story has been the same each of the last seven years. As the hot and muggy weather of July approaches, the night sky begins to become illuminated with loud bursts of color. The flashes and bangs ...

Fireworks have become somewhat of an Independence Day tradition, but they can be risky around children. As any parent knows, keeping kids safe is one of the most important parts of raising children.

Community members take in the fireworks at Ellis Park in Cedar Rapids on July 3, 2024. The show, which has drawn thousands of people to Ellis Harbor in years past, has been canceled for 2025 amid ...