The Indianola City Council held a study session regarding the use of fireworks within city limits after their meeting Monday, reviewing the city ordinance that currently allows fireworks to be lit off in the city around the 4th of July and New Years Eve. City Manager Ben Reeves tells KNIA News the discussion centered around what seems appropriate as far as respecting individual rights to light off fireworks and keeping in mind those who may be affected by them.

“The concern is the number of complaints the city has received both by veterans and those with PTSD and some of the concerns they have, and of course during the 4th of July we want to respect our veterans and pet owners have impact as well. It comes down to finding a balance, because we don’t want to take away freedoms from people either and let them enjoy the fireworks of the season. So it’s trying to find that balance, and ultimately every ordinance, everything we consider really comes down to having respect for one another as residents of a community. We all live together, if we can come together and find that common ground, that’s what’s most important.”

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