For decades, Iowans have crossed into Missouri to buy fireworks. Many come to Eagleville, which is just seven miles from the state line, where you won't see much else other than fireworks stores.
"We've been coming here for probably 23 years," Iowa resident Jolene Harms said.
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Kim Smith, manager at Fireworks World USA, hopes it stays that way now that Iowa just legalized fireworks sales.
Smith isn't worried yet.
"There's not as many places up there right now than there will be in a year or two," Smith said.
"There's some counties and some cities that have 13, 14 [tents] up already," Harms said.
It's forcing Smith to get creative, coming up with new promotions, and putting up flashy billboards along Iowa highways.
"We came up with the idea of playing Wheel of Fortune. They can spin the wheel and win up to $250 in free fireworks instantly," Smith said. "To create a little bit more excitement and to get more foot traffic in the door."
While Iowa is dealing with an onslaught of applications, Smith depends on his faithful clientele.
"If the fireworks businesses weren't here, there would be very little. We've been here for many, many years. It's a great thing for the community," Smith said. "So we'll see. We're not going anywhere."
Fireworks sales in Iowa officially became legal June 1, and allows people to buy and shoot them off around the Fourth of July and New Year's Eve.
Iowa news reports say cities and counties can restrict or ban the use of fireworks, or limit use to certain areas, similar to what the KC metro does.
