Law officers across Iowa will start a two-week enforcement effort on the state's highways today as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign. Patrick Hoye, spokesman for the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, says August and Labor Day weekend are among the deadliest times to … [Read more...]
Century-old sewing factory in Dyersville reopens as brewery
Today is the grand opening for a former sewing factory in downtown Dyersville that has been converted into a brewery. Carol and Tom Olberding have named their business the Textile Brewing Company. "It started when I moved to Iowa almost five years ago and discovered breweries and craft beer and … [Read more...]
Charges filed in connection with fatal wreck in northwest Iowa
Charges have been filed against a Spencer bartender following a fatal crash in Clay County in late April. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Jacoba Knight has been charged with selling alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person and supplying alcohol to a person under the legal age … [Read more...]
Iowa breweries, wineries, distilleries may now make other forms of alcohol
Governor Kim Reynolds was at an award-winning brewery in Decorah today for a ceremony to approve a law that will likely expand the variety of alcoholic beverages produced in the state. The new law, which takes effect July 1, lets state-licensed beer makers, wineries and distilleries get another … [Read more...]
Klobuchar releases plan to boost mental health care, addition treatment
Minnesota Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar has released a $100 billion plan to expand mental health care services as well as treatment options for drug and alcohol addiction. There are so many people that have come up to me across America, including in Iowa, that say 'I … [Read more...]
Iowa lawmakers respond to evolution of canned cocktails
Another adult beverage may be available for this summer's backyard barbecue: a canned cocktail. Iowa legislators have voted to raise the allowed alcohol content up to 15% for mixed drinks sold in a metal can. Representative Mike Sexton of Rockwell City says the bill will allow canned cocktails to … [Read more...]
New app from state Alcoholic Beverages Division can spot fake ID’s
A new mobile app created by the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) helps retailers determine the age of customers attempting to purchase alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products. ABD spokesman, Jake Holmes, says the app replaces the low-tech device that was once the common tool. "We used to send … [Read more...]
State Patrol to check for sale of vaping products to minors
A new program will see two state agencies are working together to crack down on vaping among underage kids in Iowa. State Trooper Vince Kurtz says the Patrol is working with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) on the program called I-PLEDGE. "What we're partnering together to work on is … [Read more...]
Alcoholic Beverages Division issued record number of licenses in last fiscal year
There were more places than ever to buy alcohol for a New Year's Eve party in the state. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division spokesman, Tyler Ackerson, says the fiscal year that ended in June showed an increase in licenses. "We had almost 17,000 licenses issued throughout the fiscal year, and that's … [Read more...]
MADD encourages drivers to use ride services during holiday weekend (video)
Traffic safety officials fear with another four-day weekend ahead for many Iowans, there will be more chances for revelry, drunk driving and deaths on the state's roads leading up to New Year's Day. Linda Chapman, president of the Dubuque/Jackson County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, … [Read more...]