Taylorville Alderwoman, Amy Hagen, says she has been hard at work attempting to get funds to guarantee Taylorville a 4th of July fireworks show this year. Donations have been coming in bit by bit.

One donation in particular, may have brought the city even closer to keeping the Taylorville Fireworks from needing to be missed for 2026, but also is meant to be a means of inspiration for the community to continue to pitch in. A Christian County based sanitation company, known as Cleeton, are the generous donors of a healthy amount towards the budget. 

Hagen states that the original price proposal for the fireworks show totaled to $23,000 dollars. Hagen also states that even though they haven’t made it yet, Hagen appreciates the Cleeton Family for stepping up and being a huge part of the momentum towards completing the funding.

Despite that gift bringing the city closer to the budget goal for the Taylorville fireworks show, Hagen still politely asks community members to continue to give as they have been, and also shares ways they can donate. Donations can be gifted online, or in person. Hagen also elaborates on what they are asking per person for donations.

Hagen gives thanks to the Taylorville Optimists Club for their involvement in our fireworks show.

Hagen also explains that the budget for each year when it comes to fireworks is never the same number twice, and that the budget has to be built back up from zero at the beginning of each new year.

Hagen made a statement to the community members, with words on behalf of Cleeton Sanitation Services as well as a reminder that anyone can donate. For the City Of Taylorville, anything given for the fireworks is highly appreciated and every donation helps, big or small.

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