The state's new Traffic Fatality Task Force will launch the first of four special traffic enforcement efforts Wednesday for St. Patrick's Day. State Patrol Spokesman Alex Dinkla says they bring all agencies together to work on the issue. "As a fatality reduction task force, one of the first … [Read more...]
ISU student’s death ruled accidental
Ames police say the death of an Iowa State University student found in a sorority parking lot last month was accidental. Ames police say an autopsy by the State Medical Examiner determined 21-year-old Olivia Chutich died from acute alcohol intoxication and hypothermia. Police say Chutich was … [Read more...]
State alcohol sales set a record in December
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division reports liquor sales for December hit a record for a single month at $42.8 million. That is an increase of 18.48% compared to December of 2019. The pandemic pushed the liquor sales for the last fiscal year that ended in June to a yearly record and an increase … [Read more...]
Pandemic pushes big increase in state alcohol sales
The state agency that distributes liquor says the fiscal that ended in July saw around an eight percent increase in sales compared to last year. Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division spokesman, Jake Holmes says that's better than they've seen in recent years. He says the trend has been around four to … [Read more...]
ISU research suggests brain benefits to eating cheese and drinking red wine
Iowa State University research suggests certain foods -- including cheese and red wine -- may prevent cognitive decline in our later years. ISU food science and human nutrition professor Auriel Willette led the review of publicly available data from a study in Great Britain. "We've been … [Read more...]
Two more businesses face COVID-19 violation penalties
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has filed two more complaints against businesses for violations of the governors’ COVID-19 emergency public health disaster proclamation. IABD filed complaints against the Rodeo Saloon & BBQ in Council Bluffs, and The Sports Page in Mason City, for … [Read more...]
Dry weather lowers grape production, increases wine flavor
The dry conditions in parts of Iowa this year have been a mixed blessing for wineries. Iowa Wine Growers Association, marketing director, Nicole Eilers says the drought has led to some loss in production, but it also has a positive. "The yield is down a bit. The quality of the grapes should be … [Read more...]
Bars in Johnson and Story County will be allowed to reopen
Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new public health proclamation that allows the bars to reopen in Story and Johnson counties Monday. Wineries, breweries, and distilleries will be allowed to reopen starting at 5 p.m. today. Those two counties are home to the University of Iowa and Iowa State … [Read more...]
Wineries look for product outlets during pandemic restrictions
Iowa's wineries are trying to hold on from the pandemic that's dealt a double hit to their business. Iowa Wine Growers Association, marketing director, Nicole Eilers says it is a business tailored to public interaction. "They had to shift their whole business plan from bringing people into the … [Read more...]
Five more businesses face state fines for violating COVID-19 regulations
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division has filed five more complaints against businesses for violations of the governor's COVID-19 disaster proclamation requirements. IABD announced the first six charges against bars earlier this week. Those charged can agree to a $1,000 fine -- or ask for a … [Read more...]