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Iowa Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores (2026)

Permitted: In Iowa, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — under a Class E license.

PermittedVerified Jul 28, 2026

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In Iowa, groceries and convenience stores sell all three — beer, wine and spirits — under a Class E license. Iowa is a control state at wholesale only: the state is the sole spirits wholesaler, but retail is private.

Official source: legis.iowa.gov →

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