21-only measure carries unknown consequences
IOWA CITY - It’s possible that there eventually could be no minimum bar age in Iowa City if the City Council approves a 21-only law.Follow me here for a second.The majority of council members said...
View ArticlePetition seeks to lower bar age to 18 in Iowa City
IOWA CITY – Below is a copy of a notice to the city of Iowa City that a petition drive is starting to try to lower the drinking age to 18.I’m pressed for time, so I’ll refer you the online story here...
View ArticleIowa City bar petition raises lots of questions
IOWA CITY – Things are shaping up to be pretty crazy with this 21-only bar issue in Iowa City.As reported, a petition drive has started to try to lower the bar entry age to 18 from 19 after 10 p.m....
View ArticleApril 8 magic date for 21-only bars
IOWA CITY — April 8 has become an important date in Iowa City’s 21-only bar debate.The City Council on March 23 is to hold the first of three readings on an ordinance changing the bar entry age from 19...
View ArticleHere’s your 21-only bar ordinance
IOWA CITY – A copy of the proposed ordinance is below. It’s pretty straightforward stuff.At this link is a memo from police Chief Sam Hargadine to the City Council outlining how officers would try to...
View ArticleUI prez writes in support of 21-only
IOWA CITY – Here’s a copy of the letter University of Iowa President Sally Mason wrote to the City Council in support of the 21-only law.
View ArticleStudents don’t show up in numbers expected on 21-only
IOWA CITY - City Hall was more crowded than usual last night, but not nearly as full as predicted.About 80 people came out for the 21-only discussion. I’d estimate about three-fourths of them were...
View Article21-only applies only to bars
IOWA CITY – I’m hearing and seeing some confusion as to what the 21-only bar ordinance in Iowa City would actually do.Some people are saying it would apply to all establishments with a liquor...
View ArticleDon’t waste window of opportunity
Starting June 1, those 19- and 20-year-olds used to bar hopping in Iowa City will have to find something else to do.Last week, Iowa City Councilors passed an ordinance change prohibiting people younger...
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I.C. Bar owner’s appeal worth creativity points, anyway
Leah Cohen, right, owner of the Bo-James in downtown Iowa City, hugs Mike Porter, owner of The Summit Eatery & Lounge, after it was announced Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, that voters had struck down a...
View ArticleMums the word for some Iowa City bar owners
IOWA CITY – Some downtown Iowa City bar owners appear to be circling the wagons, in a way, on the 21-and-older bar issue.The Gazette has a story today about the new law set to take effect June 1 that...
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Petition to repeal Iowa City’s 21-only law invalid, officials say
Ryan Lopez checks ID's as people come through the door at Studio 13 in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, May 13, 2010. (Julie Koehn/The Gazette)University of Iowa students leading the charge to repeal...
View ArticleSummit helping in 21-only effort
IOWA CITY – Opponents of the 21-and-older bar ordinance are scrambling to get more valid signatures on a petition seeking to force a public vote on the law.City Clerk Marian Karr said earlier this week...
View ArticleVote likely on 21-only Iowa City bar law after successful petition drive
Iowa City’s controversial 21-and-older bar law is likely headed to voters.City Clerk Marian Karr said Thursday that a petition drive seeking to send the issue to the public for a vote was...
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Eight cited in first month of Iowa City’s 21-only law
Ryan Lopez checks ID's as people come through the door at Studio 13 in downtown Iowa City on Thursday, May 13, 2010. (Julie Koehn/The Gazette)The first month of Iowa City’s 21-only law netted eight...
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Ready for a 21-only smackdown?
We’re months away, but teams already are lining up in Iowa City for the Great November 21-only Smackdown.Yes, folks, this here is the A-Show:In this corner, we’ve got team Leave the Kids Alone, fronted...
View ArticlePublic officials careful as they campaign for 21-only
IOWA CITY – As reported last week, public officials campaigning for the 21-only law are going to have to walk a fine line.Iowa code prohibits the use of public money for political purposes, including...
View ArticleUnderage bar entry law proving itself
It’s back to the drawing board for Iowa City councilors after the state Alcoholic Beverages Division reversed their decision not to renew a liquor license for the Fieldhouse bar.City councilors had...
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Hearing set on Iowa City bar owner’s suit against city
Mike Porter, owner of The Summit on Clinton Street in Iowa City. (Gazette file photo)A hearing on downtown Iowa City bar owner Mike Porter’s recent lawsuit against the city of Iowa City has been set...
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Confusing ballot language could complicate 21-only vote
File photoPotential confusion over the ballot language of the city’s 21-only ordinance is complicating an already divisive election issue.Those in favor of Iowa City’s new 21-only ordinance – 21 Makes...
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