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Alcohol laws in Polk County, Iowa
The information on this page applies generally throughout Iowa, which does not allow variation at the local level.
- Alleman
- Altoona
- Ankeny
- Bondurant
- Clive
- Des Moines
- Elkhart
- Grimes
- Johnston
- Mitchellville
- Pleasant Hill
- Polk City
- Runnells
- Saylorville
- Urbandale
- West Des Moines
- Windsor Heights
Italics = census designated place
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
In Iowa, packaged alcoholic beverages may be sold between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
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| alcohol sales permitted | beer and wine | alcohol sales not permitted |
Alcoholic beverages may be served in bars and restaurants between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, and between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday.
Source: Iowa Code sec. 123.49.