News : \'Best Boomtown ever;\' IPA hears praise, plans begin for 2015

After just coming home from winning the National title, Grand Master trophy and several other first place trophies and awards, the IPA did it again....they outdid themselves with Boomtown 2014! The most common thing we've heard since Saturday night is: "That was the best Boomtown EVER"...and I agree, indeed it was. Many people I talk to that have never been to Boomtown tell me, "You see one fireworks show, you've seen them all." That simply is not the case. Not even close. There is no experience like the Boomtown experience. At Boomtown, you not only see the best fireworks show west of the Mississippi, you experience the skill and precision of perfectly timed "booms" with tunes, you feel the percussions, you feel the heat. At Boomtown, you need only watch the individual displays prior to the show to realize that this is a show put together by true masters of their craft, each loving and respecting what they do. We can't thank the Iowa Pyrotechnic Association enough for sharing those talents with a few thousand spectators right here, in Vinton, Iowa! Your Boomtown Committee will keep you posted as details on a 2015 Boomtown event come available. In the meantime, please note that the "kudos" and the "criticisms" from 2014 are all being taken into our planning for next year. We realize the areas of concern that need to be addressed. We tried a few new things this year, and while most worked incredibly well, some did not. Until next time, if you see an IPA member out and about, congratulate them on their championship and thank them for Boomtown! If you see a Boomtown Committee member out and about, share some positive Boomtown feedback! If you see a Boomtown volunteer, thank them for their time! We couldn't do this without their help. Stay tuned!!