The Iowa Senate on Tuesday approved an amended version of Senate File 2263, scaling back a proposal that would have allowed lawful gun owners to keep firearms in locked vehicles across a wide range of public parking lots, including those at schools and higher education institutions.
Articles Tagged: Alcohol
Health Care and Medicine Jan. 3, 2025 3:53 pm419d ago
Consuming alcohol raises the risk of developing at least seven types of cancer diseases, including liver, breast and throat cancer, research has found. His advisory also notes that as a person's alcohol consumption goes up, so does the risk for developing those illnesses.
Iowa Football Oct. 7, 2024 5:30 am508d ago
Alcohol sales at Iowa football games were up about 29 percent in 2023, according to data obtained by The Gazette.
By Wilford H. Stone, - The Law columnist
Business News May. 20, 2024 10:31 am647d ago
Employer, worker both have rights
Washington Post
Business News Jan. 17, 2024 1:55 pm771d ago
Use of alcohol delivery app mushroomed during pandemic
Health & Wellness Sep. 15, 2023 8:09 am895d ago
Iowa HHS earlier this year launched a public service campaign to warn people over age 45 to watch the amount of alcohol they are consuming. The reason for the campaign is sobering. Alcohol-related deaths in Iowa have increased 45 percent since 2019, with half of those deaths being people over age 45.
Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government Mar. 7, 2023 7:27 pm1087d ago
Iowa schools would have fewer requirements on what they teach and how they provide instruction under a bill the Iowa Senate passed Tuesday.
Government & Politics Jan. 20, 2023 2:58 pm1133d ago
A three-member subcommittee of Iowa House lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would allow Iowa restaurant workers under the age of 18 to serve alcohol.
Food & Drink Jan. 12, 2023 6:00 am1142d ago
Looking to drink less this month? You’re not alone. These tips from local bartenders can help turn any drink into a non-alcoholic version that doesn’t make you miss the booze.
Althea Cole
Staff Columnists Jan. 1, 2023 12:27 pm1152d ago
While thousands of other Cedar Rapidians gathered at restaurants and parties and shouted, “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” as the clock struck …
Government & Politics Dec. 27, 2022 5:23 pm1157d ago
Iowans shook things up when it came to their favorite liquor brand this past year -- and set yet another record for liquor sales.
Crime & Courts Nov. 15, 2022 4:35 pm1199d ago
The owner of Pints Bar in Iowa City was arrested early Sunday morning on charges that he served alcohol to three employees, who are minors.
Government & Politics Oct. 10, 2022 7:04 pm1235d ago
A Polk County jury recently awarded the Republican candidate running to serve as the state’s taxpayer watchdog $1 million in his wrongful termination case against the state's exclusive liquor wholesaler.
News Sep. 1, 2022 6:00 am1275d ago
Cassandra Collins, clinical director for Area Substance Abuse Council, talks about grappling with a dramatic increase in overdose deaths and heavy drinking in Iowa.
By Tara Templeman, - The History Center
History Jul. 26, 2022 6:00 am1312d ago
Marion is the birthplace of the man responsible for getting "The Big Book" published, the book that details the recovery process used by Alcoholics Anonymous.

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