Iowa lawmakers pass improvements for to-go cocktail rules Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021 Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE Share Updated: 9:38 PM CDT May 8, 2021 To-go alcohol at Iowa restaurants could soon be eligible for delivery pending Gov. Kim Reynolds’ approval.The Iowa House voted 85-1 to allow businesses with the proper permits and licenses to continue selling alcoholic drinks for carry-out.To-go cocktails began in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic began to help restaurants continue making a profit during shutdowns. Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Dubuque, said she hopes the measure will continue to help the recovering bar and restaurant industry. “It is a great way for our bars and restaurants to help recover from the pandemic,” Lundgren said. “Many were closed over the last year.”The bill calls for improved sealing of containers. Jessica Dunker, with the Iowa Restaurant Ass
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Iowa lawmakers hold public hearing on bottle and can redemption bill
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An amended House bill would raise handling fees for can and bottle redemption centers.
The Iowa House’s proposal to revamp the state’s 1979-vintage beverage container deposit law earned mixed reviews at a public hearing Tuesday night.
Before the session started, Rep. Shannon Lundgren, R-Peosta, filed an amendment to House File 814 that would raise the handling fee paid to redemption centers. That change would align the bill more with a version considered by the Senate.
Both chambers are looking at bills that would allow grocers and other retailers to opt out of accepting the containers, if there is a redemption center nearby. How nearby would vary between larger cities and rural areas.