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Iowa ABD PowerPoint Presentations

The Iowa ABD does many presentations for various conferences and on a variety of subjects each year. PowerPoints are availble to view or download.


Iowa Liquor Quarterly Magazine

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division publishes a magazine in February, May, August and November that features a wholesale pricelist of the Division's products, as well as editorial content documenting current events and issues pertinent to Iowa licensees. Articles include a letter from Iowa ABD Administrator Lynn Walding, a feature story on a unique Iowa establishment, a profile of an ABD staff member and an article explaining various regulatory issues. Visit the online archive or e-mail the Division for a free subscription to the magazine.


ABD e-News

Each Friday, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division collects news articles related to the alcohol beverage industry from the previous week and sends them to subscribers of the Division's electronic newsletter. News articles are sorted into national news, Iowa news and other states' news and include photos and charts from the original stories. Subscribe to the weekly e-News


Monthly Pricing Information

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division publishes a price book with wholesale liquor prices, a newsletter with announcements and special offers and a list of temporary price reductions each month.


Eye on Iowa

Iowa is home to many unique bars and restaurants. The "Eye on Iowa" is a quarterly feature story about a one-of-a-kind establishment or licensee. View the stories and photos on the web or see the print version in the Iowa Liquor Quarterly magazines. Have a suggestion for a future "Eye on Iowa?" E-mail your story ideas to the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division.


Legislative Updates

During the Iowa Legislative Session each year, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division tracks legislation that concerns alcohol and tobacco. Iowa ABD Operations Manger Nicole Watson, who serves as the Division's legislative liaison, generates a weekly report on the status of notable legislation. The Legislative Update is complete with links to the bills on the Iowa Legislature's web site.


1999-2006: Transition Booklet

The profile of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division is vastly different than it was only seven years ago. Learn what has changed in recent years and how technological advances, enhanced customer service and fluid commerce have fueled that innovation. Download a pdf of the booklet


Iowa ABD Press Releases

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division issues numerous press releases highlighting agency operations, sales data and industry issues. Read the archive of Iowa ABD press releases.


Costs of an OWI Flier

The societal costs of drunken driving are well documented, but the combined monetary costs of the infraction may also serve as an disincentive to drink and drive. The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division conducted research of all the associated costs of an Operating While under the Influence infraction and combined them for a sobering total. View and download the flier


High Risk Drinking on College Campuses

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Divison researched and documented disturbing drinking behavior on college campuses and produced a comprehensive white paper on the issue. Download the White Paper (PDF)