Seven Iowa City businesses fail alcohol checks

IOWA CITY - Seven businesses failed alcohol compliance checks in Iowa City this weekend.

On Saturday, Iowa City police worked with underage individuals who attempted to illegally purchase alcohol at 31 businesses. Police said 24 of those businesses refused to sell alcohol to the underage buyers. The seven businesses that failed the checks were:

- Cactus, 245 S. Gilbert St.

- The Summit Restaurant and Bar, 10 S. Clinton St.

- Pints, 118 S. Clinton St.

- Deli Mart, 2410 Mormon Trek Blvd.

- Kum & Go, 955 Mormon Trek Blvd.

- L & M Mighty Shop, 504 E. Burlington St.

- Deli Mart, 206 E. Benton St.

The employees who sold alcohol were charged with selling alcohol to persons under age, a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine. All violations also will be sent to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for civil penalties against the liquor licenses.

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