
Iowa State Expands Alcohol Sales at Home Sports Events
Iowa State University will begin selling beer, wine and ready‑to‑drink cocktails at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum this season, joining a growing trend among state schools.
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Iowa State University will begin selling beer, wine and ready‑to‑drink cocktails at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum this season, joining a growing trend among state schools.
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