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Conditional: Control state at WHOLESALE only: the Alcoholic Beverages Division is the exclusive spirits wholesaler, but spirits are sold at retail by private grocery, convenience, and liquor stores (Class "E" license) — no state-run retail.
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Control state at WHOLESALE only: the Alcoholic Beverages Division is the exclusive spirits wholesaler, but spirits are sold at retail by private grocery, convenience, and liquor stores (Class "E" license) — no state-run retail. Beer and wine also sold privately.
Source: https://abd.iowa.gov/licensing/license-classifications · Updated July 23, 2026