DES MOINES, Iowa — A statewide fireworks ordinance has taken effect in Iowa. For Des Moines, it means that residents will get to set off fireworks between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on July 3 as well as between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on July 4 — as long as it takes place on private property with the owner’s permission.
If any violations occur, The Des Moines Police Department wants to know at (515) 283-4811— and they’ll need more than just a call this year.
“When you call us, if you want effective enforcement action, you need to wait and talk to a police officer; you need to commit to following through the court process for us to issue that citation,” said DMPD Sgt. Paul Parizek…