Iolans are one step closer to legally shooting off fireworks within city limits.
For decades Iola has prohibited fireworks, although city council members discussed Monday lifting the ban.
They directed City Attorney Chuck Apt to visit with Donald Leapheart and Jared Warner, the city’s fire and police chiefs, respectively, about setting up rules permitting the sale and discharge of fireworks.
Council members noted Monday that Iola is the only such community in the area that bans fireworks, and despite the ban,…
