For decades, fireworks have been synonymous with the 4th of July.

For families, they're part of an annual tradition. For cities, they're a way to light up the sky.

For organizations, they're a great way to raise a little extra cash.

Black Cats, Red White and Boom, Fountains, Fiery Frogs, and of course, a News Transmitter.

They're all fireworks, guaranteed to help your 4th of July holiday go off with a bang.

For Fred Gustin and Sid Conrad, fireworks are more than a holiday spectacular of bright lights and loud booms.

For the past 11 years, they have been a form of income, for the Hickman area Kiwanis club.

"It's been our best fundraiser, and we have a lot of fun doing it," said Conrad.

For one week each year, two dozen Kiwanis members set up shop in Hickman, promoting their products, their organization, and their great community.

"We have some loyal customers, especially locally here, and they find us, and I think we have a good product too, in terms of quality and price, and of course, service," said Conrad.

"We have people that have driven out from Lincoln, just strictly to buy, because they know we are a Kiwanis tent, and they know where the money goes," said Gustin.

From firecrackers, to sparklers, and even a fountain that lasts 2 1/2 minutes, you'll get the biggest bang for your buck, while helping a local organization cash in on their community.

"We make $3-5,000. It's a pretty good project for our club.," said Conrad.

"The funds we raise, all go back to children. The Hickman area supports us very well, and supports the school, and the other children-type activities," said Gustin.

Funds raised go toward scholarships, safety programs, family events, and many more projects.

Projects organizers say are, "Well worth it. I'd hate to sit down and figure out the time, but it's worth it," said Conrad.

Worth the time and effort, of setting up and selling fireworks like Moondance, Smoke Balls or Roman Candles.

As they help to light the fuse, to help support a great community.

Fireworks go on sale in the Capital City at 8 o'clock Friday morning.

Fire Inspector Bill Moody says fireworks may be shot off until 11 o'clock Friday night and midnight on July 4th.