Fireworks vendor to address Iola Council

A local fireworks vendor will appear at Monday's Iola City Council meeting for clarification on the city's ordinances on what sort of fireworks are allowed within Iola's city limits.

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August 7, 2026 - 1:28 PM

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Iola City Council members are being asked for clarification on the city’s fireworks sales ordinances.

Brent Aiello, owner of Aiello Fireworks of Elsmore, has requested a discussion with the Council at its 6 p.m. Monday meeting, regarding the ordinance, and what fireworks are (and are not) permitted to be discharged within Iola’s city limits.

“As a local fireworks retailer, I frequently receive questions I cannot confidently answer because the ordinance is unclear or difficult to interpret,” Aiello said in a written statement to the Council.

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