The City of Clinton is hoping its partners across the street will support its efforts for a nice fireworks display for the Fourth of July.

At the Thursday night DeWitt County Board meeting, Clinton City Administrator Tony Harris approached the County Board about a split of the cost of fireworks for this year's display.

The County would likely look to draw funds for any contribution from its economic development funds, which many may remember is funded thanks to the sale of the Clinton Lake Marina. DeWitt County Development Council Executive Director Curt Homann warned the Board that, while this is a worthwhile effort, other communities and groups will come asking for dollars for their events.

The Board discussed sending the proposal to the Finance Committee for further consideration. Board members floated ideas from creating a general fund for any support of the 250th celebrations to a request for funding.

The County Board decided they would send the issue to the County's Finance Committee to sort through.