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Hardin County approves J & M fireworks permit after board asks staff to require wetting plan
Summary
The board approved a fireworks permit for J and M to host a display on June 21, 2025, but members asked staff to confirm the applicant will add a post-display wetting plan amid concerns about a dry forecast and burn-ban contingencies.
Hardin County approved a fireworks display permit for J and M for an event scheduled June 21, 2025, at 12194 County Road S 25 in Alden, Iowa, after brief discussion about fire-safety contingencies.
Speaker 5 moved to approve the permit and Speaker 2 seconded. Speaker 2 raised a concern that the applicant’s plan did not include a commitment to wet the property after the display and suggested making permit approval contingent on such a step. Speaker 5 responded, "And I can follow-up with the applicant to make sure that that's added to their plan." The permit was approved by voice vote, with the board noting staff would follow up on that conditional item.
Public caution about fireworks safety arose when Speaker 6 asked whether permits include contingencies for burn bans given a dry summer forecast. Board members said the permits state they are not valid during a burn ban and emphasized confirming post-display safety steps with the applicant.
What happens next: Staff was directed to confirm with the applicant that the permit plan will include wetting/cleanup procedures after the display; no additional board action was recorded in the meeting.
