Iowa legislature reduces barriers for small distilleries
Gov. Branstad signed a law allowing on site sales of individual spirits at small distilleries including Iowa Distilling and Mississippi River Distilling. The change, effective July 1, ends years of limited access and aligns distilleries with breweries and wineries. Garrett Burchett and Ryan Burchett of Mississippi River Distilling welcomed the policy shift.
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Cumming
Mississippi River Distilling Co
LeClaire
Iowa
Garrett Burchett
Mississippi River Distilling
Ryan
Garrett
Branstad
State Alcoholic Beverages Division and Economic Development Board
Marion hosts screening of Uncommon Allies documentary
The Marion Police Department presents Uncommon Allies at Linn-Mar High School. Rosslyn Temple and Mothers in Charge members join a panel with police and students to discuss improving community relations amid homicide and gun-violence concerns. RSVP via cityofmarion.org.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Marion
Joseph McHale
McHale
Kansas City, Mo
Rosilyn Temple
Temple
Linn- Mar High School
10Th St
Rosslyn Temple
Linn- Mar Accountability
Kansas City Police Department
Rosslyn
Iowa Lottery results for May 9 Pick 3 4 2 5
Tuesday draws list Midday and Evening numbers for Pick 3 and Pick 4 along with All or Nothing and Mega Millions. Mega Millions shows 6 29 45 69 73 with Mega Ball 11 and Jackpot at 25 million dollars.
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Iowa
Iowa Governor Signs Law Legalizing Limited Fireworks
Gov. Terry Branstad signs SF 489 to legalize possession sale and use of consumer fireworks on a limited basis in Iowa. Retailers and communities may opt out or limit use with licenses and rules expected before Independence Day. Penalties up to 625 dollars.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Branstad
Rod Boshart
the Gazette
Fireworks Sales Law Expands Retail and Use Rules
Licensed retailers and groups may sell consumer fireworks from permanent structures from June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3, with temporary tents allowed June 13 to July 8. Fireworks use hours run 9 am to 10 pm normal, with extended hours on July 4 weekend and New Year period. local governments cannot restrict sales but may limit use.
Tama County native to chair Iowa Transportation Commission
John Putney of Gladbrook, a former state senator and longtime farmer, was elected chair of the Iowa Transportation Commission. A 73 year old with a career spanning the Senate, the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, and farm management, he will lead the panel through his term ending in April 2018.
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John Putney
Gladbrook
Iowa Transportation Commission
Putney
Senate
Transcommissioner Portation Committee
Transportation, Infrastructure and Capitals
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
University of Nebraska
Iowa State University
Iowa National Guard
Tama County
Chuck Grassley
Emily
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