Happy Hour Could Be Toast in Iowa City

City council mulls ban on after-work rite, other drink specials
By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 26, 2008 1:30 PM CST
Happy Hour Could Be Toast in Iowa City
Iowa City's city council has undertaken a wide-ranging examination of the city's take on alcohol.   (Shutter Stock)

Concerned about underage and binge drinking, Iowa City may ban happy hours at a meeting next month, the AP reports. The city council ordinance would require establishments with alcohol licenses or permits to submit to the city clerk a set schedule of prices that could not change by the day or hour. The city has also been considering a ban on price specials. (More happy hour stories.)

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